Detail 01
.682 inch cup diameter
Medium-large. More lip vibrates inside the rim, so more sound and easier low register, but endurance costs more.
Product detailSKU #1275776903941
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group II in Gold 17 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke Standard Series trumpet mouthpiece, model 17: a .682-inch medium-large cup with the standard 26 throat. A general-purpose piece, not a specialist one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want a larger cup than a small stock student piece
- Section work where one mouthpiece has to cover every style
- Trumpet players who prefer gold plating against the lip
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead playing above the staff — no shallow A cup here
- Small embouchures that struggle with a wide rim contact
- Anyone who only wants the model 17 and not the gold price
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
26 throat
Schilke's standard bore across most of this series. Neutral resistance — no tight a-backbore squeeze, no wide-open blow.
Detail 03
Group II
The larger-diameter tier. Group I tops out near .665 inch; Group II starts at .674 and runs to .720.
Detail 04
Gold plating
Surface finish only. Cup, rim and throat dimensions are identical to the silver version of model 17.
Detail 05
Model 17 vs 15 and 16
Only .008 and .005 inch wider respectively. Small on paper, noticeable on the face after an hour.
Detail 06
Standard rim, not a number 4
No semi-flat cushion contour. Better flexibility and slotting, less rim surface to spread pressure across.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nothing ships alongside it — budget for a pouch and a mouthpiece brush
- 02The same model 17 in silver costs roughly a third of this
- 03Give a cup-size change three to four weeks before judging endurance
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the Schilke 15, 16 and 17?
Cup diameter only, in this order: .674, .677 and .682 inch. All three use the 26 throat. The 17 is the widest and gives the most volume of the three.
02Is gold plating worth the extra money?
Dimensionally it changes nothing — same cup, rim and throat as the silver model 17. You're paying for the plating that contacts your lip, not for a different playing piece.
03Will this help my high register?
No. It's a medium-depth, medium-large piece. The shallow A cup models with the tight a-backbore, like the 15A4A, are the ones built for upper register work.
04What does the 26 throat mean?
It's the drill size of the hole below the cup. 26 is Schilke's standard across most of the Standard Series. Smaller numbers, like 27, are tighter and add resistance.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
21 detailsOther
- 15
- 17.12mm, .674 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. An excellent all-around mouthpiece which offers a free blowing, clear sound.
- 16
- 17.20mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This medium-large diameter mouthpiece produces a full, free blowing quality.
- 17
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A compromise of all the medium characteristics, this mouthpiece is an excellent medium to large diameter mouthpiece.
- 18
- 17.52mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The high point being nearer to the center makes this mouthpiece feel smaller than it is. The standard characteristics produce a rich, brilliant tone.
- 19
- 17.65mm, .695 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. The C cup, number 3 rim and standard c-backbore are similar to the model 20 but with a slightly smaller diameter.
- 20
- 17.78 mm, .700 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This large diameter is for the robust embouchure. Original mouthpiece of choice for Renold O. Schilke.
- 22
- 18.03mm, .710 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 20 but with a larger inside diameter.
- 24
- 18.29mm, .720 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Our largest cup diameter offered. This mouthpiece provides a huge volume of sound.
- 15a4
- 17.14mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 15A4a but with a larger c-backbore for an open feel.
- 16b4
- 17.20mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Same as the model 16C4 except the shallower, medium-small B cup offers more resistance, providing a brighter quality of sound. The 16B4 is an excellent choice for Eb trumpet when a player requires a bigger rim diameter.
- 18c3d
- 17.52mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar in dimension to the model 18 but with a larger d-backbore producing a large, teutonic tone.
- 16c4
- 17.20mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the 16 in dimensions, this mouthpiece offers a number 4 semi-flat rim for a more traditional feel and increased endurance.
- 17d4
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This mouthpiece includes a deeper D cup and number 4 semi-flat rim for improved endurance.
- 15c4
- 17.14mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This mouthpiece is similar to the model 15 but with the number 4 semi-flat rim for increased endurance.
- 17d4d
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. A larger blowing mouthpiece than the 17D4 because of the increase d-backbore.
- 16c2
- 17.20mm, .677 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. This model offers the same options as the model 16, but instead offers a number 2 rim for increased flexibility.
- 15a4a
- 17.14mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 27 throat. A larger diameter mouthpiece with a shallow A cup and tight a-backbore for upper register playing. Number 4 semi-flat rim offers comfort in upper register.
- 18b4
- 17.52mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Ideal for a classical player looking for a commercial sound, the medium shallow cup and semi-flat rim provide resistance and comfort for upper register playing. Cup shape offers some sparkle in the sound with enough volume for tone.
- 20d2d
- 17.73mm, .698 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 20 in diameter but includes a larger D style cup, number 2 semi-round rim and larger d-backbore.
- 17b4
- 17.33mm, .682 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. Well suited for the player looking for a shallower cup in a larger diameter. Medium-small B cup offers more brilliance for projection with number 4 semi-flat rim for comfort.
- 15b
- 17.12mm, .674 inch cup diameter; 26 throat. With the same diameter as the model 15, this mouthpiece includes B style cup which produces a more brilliant sound than the standard model 15 mouthpiece.
