Detail 01
.653-inch cup diameter
A medium size. Enough rim contact for endurance without so much lip inside the cup that the upper register suffers.
Product detailSKU #1275776904353
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I 11 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The standard mid-size trumpet mouthpiece in Schilke's Group I: .653-inch cup, 26 throat, free-blowing. A general-purpose piece rather than a specialty cup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band playing where one mouthpiece has to cover everything
- Developing players stepping off a stock horn mouthpiece
- Establishing a reference size before trying shallower or deeper cups
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead trumpet — the 11A and 13A4a carry the shallow cups
- Cornet players wanting a true funnel cup; that is the 11E
- Piccolo trumpet, which the 11AX and its X backbore were built for
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
26 throat
The standard Group I throat. Blows freely and keeps response even across the range instead of favoring one end.
Detail 03
Standard cup depth
Middle ground. Fuller than the shallow A cups, without the darkness and air demand of the deep E cups.
Detail 04
Group I sizing
Group I runs roughly .630 to .665 inch, so neighboring models differ by hundredths. Moving one number is a small change.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slightly grippier on the lip than gold. Internal dimensions are identical, so it is a feel and finish choice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No pouch, case, or cleaning brush included
- 02Silver plate tarnishes with skin contact; wiping after playing keeps the rim smooth
- 03Schilke numbering does not map to other brands — do not pick by number alone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the 11 and the 11A?
Nearly the same rim, .650 versus .653 inch, with a similar contour. The A cup is shallower, which brightens the sound and helps the upper register at the cost of some body.
02Is the 11 a good student mouthpiece?
It works, but the 13 is the one aimed at students and developing players — a rounder number 3 rim for flexibility and quick response, with a C cup for tone volume.
03How does the 11 compare to the 12?
The 12 is slightly larger at .657 inch and adds a number 3 standard rim with a C backbore for a wider spectrum of sound. The 11 stays simpler and free-blowing.
04Should I get silver or gold plating?
The dimensions are the same either way, so it comes down to feel. Silver is a bit grippier on the lip, gold is slicker. Choose by comfort.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
23 detailsOther
- 9
- 16.33 mm, .643 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Standard characteristics allow for a full penetrating tone quality.
- 11
- 16.53 mm, .653 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A superior mouthpiece with standard characteristics for a free-blowing mouthpiece.
- 12
- 16.69 mm, .657 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A traditional medium size mouthpiece that includes a number 3 standard rim and c-backbore, which allows the player a full spectrum of sound.
- 13
- 16.8 mm9mm, .665 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Ideal choice for a student or developing player with standard number 3 rim contour. The rounder rim provides increased flexibility and quick response. The C cup offers volume for tone.
- 13b
- 16.77 mm, .660 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This mouthpiece has a B cup that is slightly deeper than the 13A4 and also offers a narrower round rim.
- 11ax
- 16.51 mm, .650 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. This model was developed for the Schilke piccolo trumpets. The x-backbore improves the ease of playing and opens up the sound on a piccolo trumpet.
- 6a4a
- 15.99 mm, .630 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Shallow A cup with cushion number 4 rim for extreme high register work.
- 11a
- 16.51 mm, .650 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This rim size and contour is similar to the model 11 mouthpiece, but with a shallower A cup.
- 13a4
- 16.76 mm, .660 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 13A4a, but with a standard c-backbore which allows a free-blowing feel.
- 12a4
- 16.71 mm, .658 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. This mouthpiece is the same as a 12A4a, but with a standard c-backbore.
- 12b4
- 16.71 mm, .658 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This medium-small conical B cup provides a full tone and the number 4 semi-flat rim allows for more endurance.
- 10a4
- 16.43 mm, .647 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 10A4a but with a standard c-backbore, which offers less resistance.
- 11e
- 16.58 mm, .653 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The large funnel-shaped cup encourages a big round tone, ideal for cornet.
- 10a4a
- 16.43 mm, .647 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. The combination of the shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore assists with upper register work.
- 10b4
- 16.43 mm, .643 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A medium-small funnel-shaped B cup offers both a quality sound and support in the register.
- 13a4a
- 16.76 mm, .660 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. The shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore creates an ideal lead mouthpiece.
- 8 Mma4
- 16.25 mm, .640 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The slightly funnel-shape cup at the entrance to the throat provides a good tone and the number 4 semi-flat rim gives superior endurance.
- 12a4a
- 16.71 mm, .658 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Similar to the 12B4, but with a shallow A cup and tight a-backbore, which adds both endurance and range.
- 11d4
- 16.58 mm, .653 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Slightly deeper than the model 11 with a number 4 semi-flat rim, which provides a definite cushion feel for endurance.
- 7b4
- 16.08 mm, .633 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Excellent for the player with thin lips. Number 4 rim provides good endurance with a brilliant tone.
- 8 Mme2
- 16.15 mm, .636 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The deep funnel-shaped cup provides a smooth tone and is very flexible in all registers. Recommended for cornet players
- 9c4
- 16.36 mm, .644 in cup diameter; 26 throat. Like the 9 mouthpiece, however the 4 semi-flat rim provides excellent endurance.
- 11c2
- 16.51 mm, .650 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 11 featuring a slightly rounded number 2 rim contour.
