Detail 01
.988 inch (25.10mm) cup diameter
Mid-size for tenor trombone. Above beginner 45/46 rims, well under the 1.09 inch bass sizes.
Product detailSKU #1275776903994
SchilkeStandard Series Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 47C4 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated large-shank trombone mouthpiece, .988 inch cup with a wider semi-flat rim. For large-bore tenor players who want the 47 sound with more rim.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large-bore tenor trombone slides, which is what the large shank fits
- Players who like the 47 but want a broader rim contact
- Students and pros wanting even response and steady intonation across registers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-shank and medium-bore horns; the shank will not seat
- Bass trombonists, who need the far larger 57 through 60 rims
- Beginners, better served by the smaller 45 or 46 rims
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
Large shank
Seats only in large-bore tenor and bass receivers. A medium-bore horn needs the small-shank version instead.
Detail 03
15/64 throat
The same throat as most of the standard line, so blowing resistance stays familiar when you switch rims.
Detail 04
Number 4 semi-flat rim
Wider and flatter than the plain 47 rim. Pressure spreads over more lip, and the feel is more planted.
Detail 05
Built on the model 47
Cup and throat carry over from the 47; only the rim changes. Feel shifts, core sound stays close.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Surface finish only. Slicker against the lip than silver and it will not tarnish. Playing dimensions are unchanged.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the receiver on your slide first. Large shank only, not medium or small bore.
- 02Mouthpiece only. No pouch, case, or cleaning brush comes with it.
- 03A rim change alters feel immediately. Give your embouchure a few weeks before judging it.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
Only if your slide takes a large shank, typical of large-bore tenor and bass trombones. Medium and small-bore horns need the small-shank Schilke line, which uses the same model numbers.
02What is the difference between the 47 and the 47C4?
Same cup family and the same 15/64 throat. The C4 adds a slightly wider, semi-flat number 4 rim and measures .988 inch instead of .984 inch. Feel changes, sound stays close.
03Does gold plating change how it plays?
Not the cup, throat, rim shape, or shank. It changes the surface against your lip and how the mouthpiece wears. Choose it for feel and finish, not for tone.
04Can I use this on euphonium?
This is a tenor trombone size. Euphonium players in this line usually go to the deeper D-cup models such as the 46D, 51D, or 52D for more cup volume.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
19 detailsOther
- 46
- 24.54mm, .966 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. The semi-flat rim has a high point close to the center of the mouthpiece which allows for a great deal of flexibility. Ideally suited for the beginner trombone player.
- 47
- 24.99mm, .984 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. For both professionals and students alike, this outstanding mouthpiece combines good response with superior tone quality and intonation.
- 50
- 25.40mm, 1.00 inch cup diameter; 17/64 throat. Particularly adapted to the medium and large-bore tenor trombones. This Schilke standard model make this a fine all-around mouthpiece.
- 51
- 25.63mm, 1.010 inch cup diameter; J throat. A large bowl shaped cup producing a rich tone quality. Ideally suited for large bore tenor and orchestral performers.
- 52
- 25.78mm, 1.015 inch cup diameter; 17/64 throat. Slightly larger diameter than the model 51, this mouthpiece produces a slightly broader sound.
- 53
- 26.24mm, 1.033 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. This combination of large cup diameter and bowl shape is widely favored by those who desire a rich full sound.
- 57
- 26.52mm, 1.044 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. This model is an excellent choice for those who play tenor and bass trombone.
- 58
- 27.68mm, 1.090 inch cup diameter; 19/64 throat. A highly recommended mouthpiece for those who double on tenor and bass, and the full-time bass trombonist, combining both good intonation with great lower and upper registers.
- 59
- 28.52mm, 1.123 inch cup diameter; 19/64 throat. An outstanding mouthpiece for the full-time bass trombonist, combining great intonation with excellent lower and upper registers.
- 60
- 29.03mm, 1.143 inch cup diameter; 5/16 throat. The largest Schilke bass mouthpiece offering a full body of sound for the experienced player.
- 46d
- 24.76mm, .975 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. The cup diameter and volume is slightly larger than the 46, producing a full, resonant tone. Also recommended for the younger baritone/euphonium player.
- 51b
- 25.63mm, 1.010 inch cup diameter; F throat. This mouthpiece incorporates a large diameter with a medium-small B cup and small throat.
- 52d
- 25.78mm, 1.015 inch cup diameter; ¼ throat. Like the model 51D, the large D cup makes this mouthpiece ideal for symphonic trombone playing. Also a good choice for the Euphonium player requiring a larger diameter mouthpiece.
- 51d
- 25.55mm, 1.005 inch cup diameter; J throat. One of the most popular Schilke models, this mouthpiece offers a very large D cup and is excellent for the strong player. It is particularly suited for the Euphonium, producing a full dark tone.
- 47c4
- 25.10mm, .988 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. For both professionals and students alike, this outstanding mouthpiece combines good response with superior tone quality and intonation. Like the model 47 but with a slightly wider, semi-flat number 4 rim.
- 52e2
- 25.91mm, 1.020 inch cup diameter; J throat. With its extremely deep E cup and narrower, rounder number 2 rim, this mouthpiece an ideal symphonic choice for the robust player. Also a good choice for Euphonium player requiring more cup volume than the 52D.
- 50c4
- 25.40mm, 1.00 inch cup diameter; F throat. The medium-deep cup and medium-wide rim make this mouthpiece an outstanding choice for medium and large-bore tenor trombones, combining a rich, full sound with a high level of efficiency and playability.
- 51c4
- 25.63mm, 1.010 inch cup diameter; J throat. A large bowl shaped cup producing a rich tone quality. Ideally suited for large bore tenor and orchestral performers. Similar to the model 51, with a slightly shallower cup and semi-flat number 4 rim.
- 44e4
- 24.28mm, .956 inch cup diameter; 15/64 throat. A small cup diameter, this mouthpiece offers a very deep E cup and semi-flat number 4 rim.
