Detail 01
B cup
Medium depth. More tone body than the shallow A cups, less lip fatigue than a full C or D.
Product detailSKU #1275776904662
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I 13B Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated trumpet mouthpiece, .660" cup with a deeper B cup and narrow rounded rim. Middle-ground piece for players wanting tone without giving up range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Developing players stepping up from a stock student mouthpiece
- Concert band and section work needing a full but flexible sound
- Doublers wanting one piece that covers a range of parts
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Screaming lead work — a shallow A cup handles that better
- Symphonic players needing maximum cup volume and weight
- Players with wide lips who need a semi-flat 4 rim for cushion
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
.660" cup diameter
Common student-to-intermediate size. Broad enough for tone, small enough not to sink the top end.
Detail 03
Narrow rounded rim
More flexibility for slurs and quick interval jumps, but less cushion than the semi-flat 4 rims on endurance-heavy parts.
Detail 04
26 throat
The standard bore across most of this group. Balanced resistance, predictable response, no surprises in intonation.
Detail 05
Deeper than the 13A4
Trades some upper-register ease for a rounder, fuller sound in the middle of the horn.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Standard finish. Slight grip compared to gold; players sensitive to nickel underneath should check before buying.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or brush
- 02Fits standard trumpet receivers, not cornet or flugelhorn
- 03Give any rim change a few weeks before judging response and endurance
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is the 13B different from the 13?
The plain 13 has a C cup with a standard number 3 rim. The 13B runs a slightly deeper B cup at a hair smaller diameter, with a narrower rounded rim.
02Is this good for a beginner?
It's a reasonable step up. The plain 13 is the piece Schilke points students toward, but the 13B's narrow rounded rim suits players who want flexibility over cushion.
03What should I get for lead playing instead?
Look at the 13A4A — shallow A cup, semi-flat 4 rim, and tight a-backbore, built as a lead mouthpiece. The 6A4A goes further for extreme high register.
04Will this fit my cornet?
No. This is a trumpet shank. For cornet, the funnel-cup models in this group — the 11E and the 8MME2 — are the ones recommended for cornet players.
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.
