Detail 01
.682 inch cup diameter
Medium to large for cornet. More lip in the cup gives a fuller sound but asks more of your endurance.
Product detailSKU #1275776904336
SchilkeStandard Series Cornet Mouthpiece Group II in Silver 17 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 17 cornet mouthpiece, silver plated. A medium-large diameter with standard cup and rim — a middle-of-the-road choice rather than a specialist piece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band cornet players wanting a versatile size
- Trumpeters doubling on cornet who need a neutral piece
- Players stepping up from a stock student mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet players — the cornet shank will not fit
- High-register lead work; a shallow A cup suits better
- Anyone chasing a very dark, deep funnel cornet sound
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
Standard C cup and number 3 rim
No specialty shaping in either direction. Balanced response across the range instead of favoring high or low.
Detail 03
26 throat
Schilke's standard bore. Middling resistance — the horn pushes back enough to center notes without feeling stuffy.
Detail 04
Cornet shank
Shorter and differently tapered than a trumpet shank. It seats only in a cornet receiver.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Durable, slightly grippy on the lip. The plating contains nickel, worth knowing if you have a skin reaction to it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, cap, or cleaning brush
- 02Confirm you need cornet, not trumpet; the shanks are not interchangeable
- 03Expect a couple weeks of adjustment before judging the size
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this in a trumpet?
No. Cornet shanks are shorter and taper differently. It will not seat properly in a trumpet receiver, and forcing it risks damaging the leadpipe.
02How does the 17 compare to the 15 or 16?
It is slightly larger in diameter than both. The 15 and 16 blow a bit freer with a smaller feel; the 17 sits in the middle of the medium-large range.
03Is this deep enough for a traditional brass band tone?
It uses a standard C cup, not a deep funnel. For a bigger rounder cornet sound, the 11E style large funnel cup goes further in that direction.
04What size is this compared to a stock cornet mouthpiece?
Larger than most stock student pieces. Expect a fuller sound with more resistance to endurance until your chops adapt.
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.
