Detail 01
1.143" (29.03mm) cup diameter
Widest in the Schilke bass range. More lip inside the cup means more volume down low and more endurance cost up top.
Product detailSKU #1275776904451
SchilkeStandard Series Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 60 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke's largest bass trombone mouthpiece, model 60, in gold, with a 1.143" cup and 5/16 throat. For established bass trombonists with the air to fill it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Full-time bass trombonists wanting maximum low-register body
- Large-bore bass horns in orchestral or big-band low chairs
- Players already comfortable on a 58 or 59 wanting more
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tenor trombone players — the diameter is far too large
- Students or returning players still building embouchure strength
- Anyone with a small-shank receiver; this won't seat
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
5/16 throat
Wider than the 19/64 on the 58 and 59. Blows freer with less back-pressure, so it takes more air to control.
Detail 03
Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass trombone receivers only. A small-shank horn will not accept it without an adapter.
Detail 04
Gold finish
Feels slightly warmer and grippier on the lip than silver. Choose it if silver plating irritates your skin.
Detail 05
Model 60 vs 59
Half a millimeter wider and a bigger throat than the 59. The step up is real, not cosmetic.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver: large shank only, so measure before ordering
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or brush included
- 03Jumping straight from a 51 or 52 will cost you range for weeks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my tenor trombone?
Only if it's a large-bore tenor with a large-shank receiver. Even then the 1.143" cup is a bass diameter and will feel unwieldy for tenor work.
02How does the 60 compare to the 59?
The 60 is wider (1.143" vs 1.123") with a 5/16 throat instead of 19/64. Bigger sound, freer blow, and more demanding on air and chops.
03Is this good for a student?
No. Schilke lists this as their largest bass mouthpiece for the experienced player. Students are better served by the 46 or 47.
04Gold or silver — does it change the sound?
The difference you'll notice is feel and skin contact, not tone. Gold sits a little softer and grippier; pick it if silver bothers your lip.
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.
