Detail 01
.624 inch cup diameter
Small for a trumpet. Less lip vibrates in the cup, which favors the top end and thins the bottom.
Product detailSKU #1275776903920
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I 5A4 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Schilke 5A4 trumpet mouthpiece. Small cup diameter, shallow A cup, semi-flat #4 rim. A specialist high-register piece, not an all-around one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead players who need to sit above the staff
- Piccolo trumpet, where the small diameter helps
- A second piece alongside your main all-around mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Orchestral or legit playing that needs a full, dark tone
- Students still building tone and embouchure strength
- Anyone wanting one mouthpiece to cover every gig
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
Shallow A cup
The shallowest cup Schilke makes. Brightens the tone and stacks the upper register at the cost of volume and depth.
Detail 03
Number 4 rim
Semi-flat cushion contour. Spreads pressure across the lip, so endurance holds up over a long set.
Detail 04
26 throat
Schilke's standard throat size. Keeps resistance normal so the shallow cup doesn't feel choked or backed up.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Grips the lip more than gold and costs less. It does wear through over years of daily playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No case, pouch, or cleaning brush included.
- 02Silver plate can irritate players sensitive to it; gold versions exist in this line.
- 03Don't switch cup depth the week of a gig. Adaptation takes weeks.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trumpet?
Yes, it's a standard trumpet shank and seats in a standard trumpet receiver. It will not fit a cornet, which takes a shorter, smaller shank.
02Is the 5A4 good for a beginner?
No. The small diameter and shallow cup reward a developed embouchure. A student is better served by a medium size like the 13, which has a rounder rim and a C cup with more volume for tone.
03How does it compare to the 6A4a?
The 6A4a is slightly smaller at .630 inch with a 27 throat and tight a-backbore, built for extreme high register. The 5A4 is smaller still in diameter but uses the more open 26 throat.
04Does silver plating sound different from gold?
Plating changes feel far more than sound. Silver is grippier and firmer on the lip; gold is slicker. Rim contour, cup depth, and throat drive what you actually hear.
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.
