Detail 01
.633 inch cup diameter
Small even within Schilke's small group. Less lip in the cup means easier high notes and a narrower sound.
Product detailSKU #1275776904129
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I in Gold 7B4 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke 7B4 trumpet mouthpiece. Small .633 inch diameter with a semi-flat rim, made for thin-lipped players who want endurance and a brilliant tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players with thin lips who float on standard rims
- Long sets where endurance matters more than tone volume
- Trumpet parts sitting high in the staff
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a big, broad orchestral sound
- Anyone comfortable on a standard 7C-size rim already
- Thick-lipped players who need more rim real estate
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
Number 4 rim
Semi-flat and wider. Spreads pressure across the lip, which is where most of the endurance gain comes from.
Detail 03
B cup
Medium-small conical depth. Brighter and more focused than a C cup, with less low-register weight.
Detail 04
26 throat
Schilke's standard bore, not the tighter 27 used on the A-cup lead pieces. Blowing feel stays conventional.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Slicker and warmer against the lip than silver, and the option if silver plating irritates your skin.
Detail 06
Group I sizing
Schilke's smaller diameter range. Changing groups is a real embouchure change, not a minor tweak.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No trumpet, case, or pouch included.
- 02Small diameters can choke low register if your lips don't suit them.
- 03Gold plating wears at contact points over time. Handle by the shank.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 7B4 a lead mouthpiece?
Not strictly. It's small with a semi-flat rim for endurance and a brilliant tone, but Schilke's dedicated lead pieces use shallow A cups and tight a-backbores, like the 13A4a.
02What does the 4 in 7B4 mean?
The rim number. A 4 rim is semi-flat and wider than the standard 3, spreading pressure over more of the lip for better endurance.
03Will a smaller mouthpiece give me higher range?
It can make high notes easier by putting less lip in the cup, but it also thins the sound and can make low register harder. Fit matters more than size.
04How does this compare to the 7B4 in silver?
Dimensions are identical. Gold plating feels smoother and warmer on the lips and suits players who react to silver.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
32 detailsOther
- 9
- 16.33mm, .643 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Standard characteristics allow for a full penetrating tone quality.
- 11
- 16.53mm, .653 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A superior mouthpiece with standard characteristics for a free-blowing mouthpiece.
- 12
- 16.69mm, .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
- 16.89mm, .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.
- 14
- 17.02mm, .670 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. With a standard rim, cup and backbore, this model is an excellent choice for all-around playing.
- 13b
- 16.77mm, .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.
- 14a4a
- 17.09mm, .673 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. A very popular mouthpiece, the 14A4a offers a shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore, which allows a player a strong upper register without sacrificing tonal production.
- 11ax
- 16.51mm, .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
- 15.99mm, .630 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Shallow A cup with cushion number 4 rim for extreme high register work.
- 11a
- 16.51mm, .650 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This rim size and contour is similar to the model 11 mouthpiece, but with a shallower A cup.
- 14a4
- 17.09mm, .673 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 14A4a, but with a standard c-backbore that offers a more open feel.
- 13a4
- 16.76mm, .660 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 13A4a, but with a standard c-backbore which allows a free-blowing feel.
- 12a4
- 16.71mm, .658 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. This mouthpiece is the same as a 12A4a, but with a standard c-backbore.
- 13c4
- 16.89mm, .665 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The somewhat sharp inner-edge combined with a funnel-shaped C cup offers a clear tone. The number 4 semi-flat rim adds increased endurance.
- 14c2
- 17.02mm, .670 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This C cup and number 2 semi-rounded rim produces a rather large tone and good center.
- 10a4
- 16.43mm, .647 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 10A4a but with a standard c-backbore, which offers less resistance.
- 11e
- 16.58mm, .653 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The large funnel-shaped cup encourages a big round tone, ideal for cornet.
- 10a4a
- 16.43mm, .647 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. The combination of the shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backore assists with upper register work.
- 12a4a
- 16.71mm, .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.
- 7b4
- 16.08mm, .633 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Excellent for the player with thin lips. Number 4 rim provides good endurance with a brilliant tone.
- 11c2
- 16.51mm, .650 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 11 featuring a slightly rounded number 2 rim contour.
- 14b
- 17.02mm, .670 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 14, but with a B cup that is medium-small size.
- 12b4
- 16.71mm, .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.
- 8e2
- 16.15mm, .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
- 13d4
- 16.89mm, .665 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Best option for a player looking for a thick, rich, weighted sound. Medium-large D cup offers a tone that is colorful with depth. The number 4 semi-flat rim affords comfort with a sharper bite for superior articulation clarity. The cup diameter is ideal for all players from student to professional.
- 10b4
- 16.43mm, .643 inch cup diameter; 26 throat.A medium-small funnel-shaped B cup offers both a quality sound and support in the register.
- 13a4a
- 16.76mm, .660 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. The shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore creates an ideal lead mouthpiece.
- 11d4
- 16.58mm, .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.
- 5a4
- 15.84mm, .624 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Small cup diameter which aids upper register. Popular for use as a piccolo trumpet mouthpiece.
- 14a4x
- 17.09mm, .673 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Based on the popular 14A4a, this mouthpiece creates a very open blowing feel with the large x-backbore. This backbore improves the ease of playing and opens up the sound of a piccolo trumpet.
- 9c4
- 16.36mm, .644 in cup diameter; 26 throat. Like the 9 mouthpiece, however the 4 semi-flat rim provides excellent endurance.
- 8a4
- 16.25mm, .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.
