Detail 01
1.00 inch cup diameter
Mid-range for tenor. Enough rim for a full sound without the endurance cost of the wider 52 or 53.
Product detailSKU #1275776904578
SchilkeStandard Series Small Shank Trombone Mouthpiece 50 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 1.00-inch silver-plated small shank mouthpiece for medium and medium-large bore tenor trombone. The middle-of-the-road choice when you want one piece that does everything.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Medium or medium-large bore tenor trombone with a small shank receiver
- One mouthpiece covering concert band, jazz and lesson playing
- Stepping up from a beginner piece like the 45 or 46
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large bore tenor or bass trombone, which take a large shank
- Lead players wanting a shallow contour piece like the 42B or 43A
- Symphonic work needing the deep D or E cups of the 51D and 52E2
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
17/64 throat
Wider than the 15/64 on most of the line, so it blows freer and stays open at loud dynamics.
Detail 03
Small shank
Seats only in the narrower receiver of medium and medium-large bore tenor slides. It will not fit a large shank horn.
Detail 04
Standard rim and cup, not a contour profile
Full blank rather than the trimmed 42B and 43A contour pieces aimed at lead work, so it favors an even range over high-register ease.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Bare metal against the lips and against air. It tarnishes if left dirty, so wipe it down after playing.
Detail 06
Related model 50C4
Same 1.00 inch diameter with a medium-deep cup, medium-wide rim and F throat if you want more rim comfort.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your slide receiver first — small shank and large shank are not interchangeable
- 02Changing rim size costs a week or two of adjustment before your chops settle
- 03First-year players are aimed at the 45 or 46, not this one
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 has a small shank receiver, which is standard on medium and medium-large bore tenor trombones. Large bore tenors and bass trombones use the large shank version.
02What's the difference between the 50 and the 51?
The 51 is slightly wider at 1.010 inches with a large bowl-shaped cup and a J throat, aimed at large bore tenor and orchestral playing. The 50 is tighter and more general-purpose.
03Can I use this on bass trombone?
No. Bass trombones take a large shank, and Schilke's bass sizes run from the 58 up to the 60, all far wider than 1.00 inch.
04Is the 17/64 throat harder to play?
It takes more air than the 15/64 throat used on most of the line, but it gives back a freer blow and more room at volume. Most tenor players adapt quickly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
23 detailsOther
- 40
- 22.53 mm, .887” cup diameter; 15/64 throat. Since the cup diameter is small, the upper register is improved. In addition, the tone has considerable projection. It is excellent for the bass trumpet and valve trombone.
- 42
- 23.22 mm, .914” cup diameter; 15/64 throat. Slightly larger diameter and deeper than the 42B, the 42 features a standard C cup.
- 45
- 24.38 mm, .953” 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.
- 46
- 24.54 mm, .966” cup diameter; 15/64 throat. Slightly larger than the 45, this is also a good beginner’s mouthpiece.
- 47
- 24.99 mm, .984” 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” cup diameter; 17/64 throat. Particularly adapted to the medium and medium-large bore tenor trombones. The Schilke standard options make this a fine all- around mouthpiece.
- 51
- 25.63 mm, 1.010” cup diameter; J throat. A large bowl-shaped cup producing a rich tone quality. Ideally suited for large bore tenor and orchestral performers.
- 52
- 25.78 mm, 1.015” cup diameter; 17/64 throat. Slightly larger diameter than the model 51, this mouthpiece produces a slightly broader sound.
- 53
- 26.24 mm, 1.033” 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.
- 45b
- 24.30mm, .953” cup diameter; 15/64 throat. Contour profile—designed for the lead trombone player with a larger cup volume than the 43A.
- 46d
- 24.76 mm, .975” 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.
- 43a
- 23.57 mm, .924” cup diameter; 15/64 throat. Contour profile—this mouthpiece was designed for the lead trombone player desiring an easy high register.
- 42b
- 22.99 mm, .921” cup diameter; 15/64 throat. Contour profile—this mouthpiece is well suited for the small tenor trombone and lead or commercial playing.
- 51b
- 25.63 mm, 1.010” cup diameter; F throat. This mouthpiece incorporates a large diameter with a medium-small B cup and small throat.
- 40b
- 22.51 mm, .886” cup diameter; 15/64 throat. Extremely small inner rim diameter and shallow B cup. This mouthpiece, with its wide-rounded rim, works well for the trumpet player who doubles on trombone.
- 52d
- 25.78 mm, 1.015” cup diameter; ¼ throat. Like the 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 than the 51D.
- 51d
- 25.55 mm, 1.005” cup diameter; J throat. One of our most popular, 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” cup diameter; 15/64 throat. Like the model 47 but with a slightly wider, semi-flat number 4 rim.
- 52e2
- 25.91 mm, 1.020” cup diameter; J throat. With its extremely deep E cup and narrower, rounder number 2 rim makes 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” 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
- 25.63 mm, 1.010” cup diameter; J throat. Similar to the model 51 with a slightly shallower cup and semi-flat number 4 rim.
- 44e4
- 24.28 mm, .956” cup diameter; 15/64 throat. Though a small cup diameter, this mouthpiece offers a very deep E cup and semi-flat number 4 rim.
- 47b
- 24.87 mm, .979” cup diameter; C throat. Contour profile—This mouthpiece is a good all-around mouthpiece for the jazz player that is requiring quick response and a resonant high register.
