Detail 01
.653 inch cup diameter
Medium size. Enough lip inside for a full sound without the control problems a wider cup brings.
Product detailSKU #1275776904174
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I 11D4 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated trumpet mouthpiece, .653 inch cup with a semi-flat number 4 rim. For players who need cushion and endurance across a full rehearsal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long rehearsals or marching sets where lip fatigue ends the day
- Players who find narrow rims cut in under load
- Trumpeters wanting a bit more depth than a standard 11
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players chasing extreme high register — the cup is too deep
- Piccolo trumpet work, which wants the 11AX x-backbore
- Cornet players after a funnel-cup sound
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
Number 4 semi-flat rim
Flatter, wider contact patch spreads pressure over more lip. Trades some flexibility for staying power.
Detail 03
D cup
Deeper than the standard 11 cup. Rounder, darker tone; the top of the range takes more work.
Detail 04
26 throat
Standard bore. Normal resistance — the horn pushes back enough to lean on for stability.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slick, slightly cool feel on the lip. Can irritate skin if you have a silver sensitivity.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Trumpet mouthpiece taper — will not fit cornet or flugelhorn receivers
- 02Sold as the mouthpiece alone; no pouch, case, or brush included
- 03Switching rim contour changes your setup — allow a few weeks to settle
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 11D4 good for beginners?
It works, but the 13 is the more usual student size — larger diameter, rounder rim, quicker response. The 11D4 suits a player who already knows they want cushion.
02How is this different from the plain Schilke 11?
Same rim family, but the 11D4 has a slightly deeper cup and the number 4 semi-flat rim instead of the standard contour. Darker sound, more endurance.
03Will this help my high notes?
Not directly. The D cup favors tone and volume. Schilke's A-cup models like the 13A4A are the shallow lead designs.
04Does silver plating wear off?
It wears at the rim over years of playing, and faster if you have acidic perspiration. Wipe it down after playing and it lasts a long time.
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.
