Detail 01
17.52mm / .690 inch cup diameter
Near the top of this series' range; more lip inside the rim, which favors low register and volume over high-register control.
Product detailSKU #1275776904424
SchilkeStandard Series Flugelhorn Mouthpiece in Silver 18F Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 18F flugelhorn mouthpiece in silver, .690-inch cup and 24 throat — a full-size rim for players who want a broad, settled flugel sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players already comfortable on an 18-size trumpet rim
- Section flugel work where a wide rim aids endurance
- Doubling from trumpet without relearning rim feel
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players on small rims like 13F4 or 6F4
- Anyone wanting a tighter throat than 24 for resistance
- Trumpet or cornet use — this is a flugelhorn piece
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.
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Compares to an 18 rim diameter
If you play an 18 on trumpet, the rim contact will feel familiar and the switch takes less adjustment.
Detail 03
24 throat
Standard bore across the whole F series, so changing rim size later won't change how much air resistance you feel.
Detail 04
Silver plating
The standard finish here; the gold version of a Schilke piece is a separate order, not an option on this one.
Detail 05
Flugelhorn-specific design
Cup and shank are cut for flugelhorn, so it won't seat or play correctly in a trumpet or cornet receiver.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or brush included
- 02Flugelhorn receiver tapers vary by maker; confirm the shank seats in yours
- 03Sizing up from a 15F or 16F4 rim takes practice time before a gig
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my flugelhorn?
It's built as a flugelhorn mouthpiece, but receiver tapers differ between horns. Check your instrument's shank requirement before ordering, especially on older or import flugelhorns.
02How is the 18F different from the 20F?
The 20F is wider at .700 inch versus .690 inch here. Both use a 24 throat, so the difference is rim size and lip contact, not air resistance.
03Can I use this on a trumpet?
No. It's cut for flugelhorn cup and shank. Use a trumpet mouthpiece on trumpet.
04What does the F mean in 18F?
It marks the flugelhorn line. The number tracks rim diameter, so an 18F compares to an 18 rim; models with a 4 suffix, like 16F4, use different rim contours.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
8 detailsOther
- 17f
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 17 rim diameter.
- 15f
- 17.12mm, .674 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 15 rim diameter.
- 6f4
- 15.99mm, .630 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to a 6A4a rim diameter.
- 16f4
- 17.20mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 16C4 rim diameter.
- 14f4
- 17.09mm, .673 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 14A4a rim diameter.
- 13f4
- 16.76mm, .660 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 13A4a rim diameter.
- 20f
- 17.78mm, .700 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 20 rim diameter.
- 18f
- 17.52mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 24 throat. Compares to 18 rim diameter.
