Detail 01
Number 2 rim contour
Slightly rounded rather than flat. More flexible and quick to respond, less cushion for endurance than a 4 rim.
Product detailSKU #1275776904223
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I 14C2 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Standard-weight Schilke trumpet mouthpiece, 14C2 in silver plate. Medium size with a rounded rim contour, for general playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students and developing players needing one versatile mouthpiece
- Players who find flat rims uncomfortable over long sessions
- Concert band and lesson work where tone matters more than screaming range
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players needing a shallow cup for the upper register
- Anyone wanting the extra mass and focus of a heavyweight
- Players committed to a flat, cushioned rim profile
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
Schilke's standard cup depth. Gives volume for tone rather than favoring the extreme high register.
Detail 03
Standard weight, not heavyweight
Thinner brass lets the mouthpiece vibrate more freely. Livelier response, less damping and focus than a heavyweight.
Detail 04
26 throat
Schilke's standard throat on medium models. Moderate resistance, so you have something to push against.
Detail 05
Group I series
Schilke's standard line, covering the common sizes in one price tier below the heavyweight and specialty models.
Detail 06
Silver plating
A little more grip on the lip than gold. A small number of players are sensitive to silver.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only, no pouch, case or cleaning brush included
- 02Cornet and flugelhorn need different shanks, this is trumpet only
- 03Changing rim contour takes weeks to adapt, do not switch before a performance
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What do the letters and numbers in 14C2 mean?
14 is the cup diameter, C is the cup depth, and 2 is the rim contour. On Schilke, a lower rim number is rounder and a higher number is flatter.
02Is this a good mouthpiece for a student?
The medium sizes in this group suit students and developing players. Schilke specifically recommends the 13 for that, with a rounder rim for flexibility and quick response.
03How is the 2 rim different from the 4 rim?
The 4 rim is semi-flat and gives more cushion and endurance. The 2 is slightly rounded, which favors flexibility and quicker response.
04Does this work on a piccolo trumpet?
It has a standard trumpet shank and will fit. Schilke makes the 11Ax specifically for its piccolo trumpets, with an x-backbore that eases playing on piccolo.
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.
