Detail 01
Medium-small B cup
Shallower than the 16C4's cup. Less volume means more resistance and a brighter, more cutting sound.
Product detailSKU #1275776904470
SchilkeStandard Series Cornet Mouthpiece Group II in Silver 16B4 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 16B4 in silver: a .677" rim with a shallow B cup and semi-flat rim. Aimed at players wanting brightness and projection in a larger diameter.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Eb trumpet players who need a bigger rim diameter
- Lead and commercial playing that needs brilliance and projection
- Long sets where a semi-flat rim helps endurance
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a dark, orchestral sound — go deeper
- Anyone wanting the freest-blowing option; this adds resistance
- Small-diameter players moving up too many sizes at once
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
.677" (17.20mm) cup diameter
Medium-large. Same rim size as the 16, 16C4 and 16C2, so you can compare cups without changing placement.
Detail 03
Number 4 semi-flat rim
Wider, flatter contact spreads pressure across the lip. More endurance, slightly less flexibility than a rounder rim.
Detail 04
26 throat
The standard bore across most of this group. Keeps response even rather than pushing air the way a wider throat does.
Detail 05
16B4 vs 16C4
Identical rim and diameter; only the cup depth changes. The B is shallower and brighter, the C fuller and more traditional.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Slicker and firmer on the lip than gold. Will tarnish over time and needs an occasional polish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify the shank fits your instrument's receiver before ordering
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or brush included
- 03A shallower cup thins your low register; test before a gig
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 16B4 and the 16C4?
Same .677" diameter and same number 4 semi-flat rim. The 16B4 has a shallower medium-small B cup, giving more resistance and a brighter sound.
02Is this a good Eb trumpet mouthpiece?
Schilke calls it an excellent Eb trumpet choice for players who want a bigger rim diameter than the usual Eb options.
03Will the semi-flat rim help my endurance?
The number 4 rim is wider and flatter, spreading pressure over more of the lip. That's what the 4 rims across this series are built for.
04I play a model 20 — is the 16B4 a big change?
Yes. The 20 is .700" with a C cup and number 3 rim. The 16B4 is narrower at .677" with a shallower cup and flatter rim.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
21 detailsOther
- 15
- 17.12 mm, .674 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. An excellent all-around mouthpiece which offers a free blowing, clear sound.
- 16
- 17.20 mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This medium-large diameter mouthpiece produces a full, free blowing quality.
- 17
- 17.33 mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A compromise of all the medium characteristics, this mouthpiece is an excellent medium to large diameter mouthpiece.
- 18
- 17.52 mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The high point being nearer to the center makes this mouthpiece feel smaller than it is. The standard characteristics produce a rich, brilliant tone.
- 19
- 17.65 mm, .695 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The C cup, number 3 rim and standard c-backbore are similar to the model 20 but with a slightly smaller diameter.
- 20
- 17.78 mm, .700 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This large diameter is for the robust embouchure. Original mouthpiece of choice for Renold O. Schilke.
- 22
- 18.03 mm, .710 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 20 but with a larger inside diameter.
- 24
- 18.29 mm, .720 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Our largest cup diameter offered. This mouthpiece provides a huge volume of sound.
- 15a4
- 17.14 mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 15A4a but with a larger c-backbore for an open feel.
- 16b4
- 17.20 mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Same as the model 16C4 except the shallower, medium-small B cup offers more resistance, providing a brighter quality of sound. The 16B4 is an excellent choice for Eb trumpet when a player requires a bigger rim diameter.
- 18c3d
- 17.52 mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar in dimension to the model 18 but with a larger d-backbore producing a large, teutonic tone.
- 16c4
- 17.20 mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the 16 in dimensions, this mouthpiece offers a number 4 semi-flat rim for a more traditional feel and increased endurance.
- 17d4
- 17.33 mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This mouthpiece includes a deeper D cup and number 4 semi-flat rim for improved endurance.
- 15c4
- 17.14 mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This mouthpiece is similar to the model 15 but with the number 4 semi-flat rim for increased endurance.
- 17d4d
- 17.33 mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A larger blowing mouthpiece than the 17D4 because of the increased backbore.
- 16c2
- 17.20 mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This model offers the same options as the model 16, but instead offers a number 2 rim for increased flexibility.
- 15a4a
- 17.14 mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. A larger diameter mouthpiece with a shallow A cup and tight a-backbore for upper register playing. Number 4 semi-flat rim offers comfort in upper register.
- 18b4
- 17.52 mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Ideal for a classical player looking for a co mmercial sound, the medium shallow cup and semi-flat rim provide resistance and comfort for upper register playing. Cup shape offers some sparkle in the sound with enough volume for tone.
- 20d2d
- 17.73 mm, .698 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 20 in diameter but includes a larger D style cup, number 2 semi-round rim and larger d-backbore.
- 17b4
- 17.33 mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Well suited for the player looking for a shallower cup in a larger diameter. Medium-small B cup offers more brilliance for projection with number 4 semi-flat rim for comfort.
- 15b
- 17.12 mm, .674 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. With the same diameter as the model 15, this mouthpiece includes B style cup which produces a more brilliant sound than the standard model 15 mouthpiece.
