Detail 01
.665 in cup diameter
Mid-size for trumpet. Full tone without the embouchure strength the largest diameters demand over a long rehearsal.
Product detailSKU #1275776904330
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I 13C4 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Schilke trumpet mouthpiece, .665-inch cup with a medium C cup and semi-flat number 4 rim. A mid-size all-purpose piece for students and general playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students and developing players needing one mouthpiece for everything
- Concert band and jazz ensemble work in the same week
- Players who lose endurance on rounder, narrower rims
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players living above the staff — a shallow A cup suits that
- Piccolo trumpet specialists; the 11Ax was built for that horn
- Players wanting a very small or very large rim diameter
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
Medium depth. Adds volume and body to the tone instead of the brightness a shallow A cup gives.
Detail 03
Number 4 semi-flat rim
Flatter contact spreads pressure over more lip. That's why players choose it when endurance is the limiting factor.
Detail 04
26 throat
Standard bore. Blows with familiar resistance, so there's no adjustment period coming off most stock mouthpieces.
Detail 05
Group I sizing
Schilke's smaller-diameter range. If your current rim measures near .690 inch, this will feel noticeably tight.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Standard finish with a little more grip than bare brass. Keep it dry between sessions to slow tarnish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or cleaning brush included
- 02Trumpet shank; cornets and flugelhorns take different mouthpieces
- 03A number 4 rim sets differently than a rounder number 3 — expect adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is a Schilke 13C4?
.665 inch cup diameter with a 26 throat, a medium C cup and the semi-flat number 4 rim.
02Is the 13 size good for beginners?
Yes. Schilke lists the 13 as an ideal choice for a student or developing player, with quick response and enough cup volume for tone.
03How is this different from a 13A4?
The A cup is shallower and pairs with a tighter backbore for upper-register work. The C cup here is deeper and gives more volume and body.
04Can I use it on a cornet?
No. Cornet mouthpieces use a different shank. Schilke's cornet models are listed separately in the Group II range.
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.
