Detail 01
.665 inch cup diameter
Comfortably medium in Schilke's lineup. Enough lip vibrating for a full sound without demanding a developed embouchure.
Product detailSKU #1275776904614
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I 13 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 13, a .665-inch medium trumpet mouthpiece with a rounded number 3 rim and C cup. A sensible piece for students and developing players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving off a stock mouthpiece
- Concert band and school ensemble playing
- Players who want quick response and easy slurs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players needing a shallow cup for high-register work
- Anyone wanting a wide rim for a large embouchure
- Players already committed to a flat number 4 rim
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
C cup
Deeper bowl than the A and B cups. More air volume behind the lips, so more tone and volume, less help up high.
Detail 03
Number 3 rim contour
Schilke's standard rounded rim. Rounder edges let the lips move more freely, which helps flexibility and fast slurs.
Detail 04
26 throat
Standard bore. Opens the blow compared with the 27 throat on the shallow A-cup models, and evens out response across registers.
Detail 05
Quick response
The rounder rim and medium diameter let notes speak fast — useful when a player is still developing attack control.
Detail 06
Silver finish
Firmer and slicker under the lip than gold. Cleans easily; a small number of players get a skin reaction to it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, brush, or case
- 02A rim change takes a couple of weeks to settle
- 03Not a high-note mouthpiece; the C cup is deep
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Schilke 13 good for a student?
Yes. The number 3 rounded rim and C cup give quick response and volume for tone, which is what a developing player needs most.
02How does the 13 compare to the 13A4a?
The 13A4a is narrower at .660 inch with a shallow A cup, semi-flat rim and tight backbore — a lead piece. The 13 is a general-purpose medium.
03What's the difference between the 13 and the 13B?
The 13B is .660 inch with a B cup slightly deeper than the 13A4, plus a narrower round rim. The 13 has a wider .665 rim and a C cup.
04Will this help my range?
Not directly. The C cup favors tone and volume. If range is the goal, Schilke's A-cup models with tight backbores are built for that.
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.
