Detail 01
.700 inch cup diameter
One of Schilke's largest. More lip vibrates inside the rim, so the tone gets bigger and the top end gets harder.
Product detailSKU #1275776904891
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group II in Gold 20 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A large .700-inch trumpet mouthpiece in gold plate. Built for a developed embouchure that wants volume and breadth, not for players still growing into a big rim.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Symphonic and large-ensemble work where a broad sound has to carry.
- Strong embouchures already comfortable on a .690-inch or larger rim.
- Long sessions where gold plate stays comfortable against the lip.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and high-register playing — a cup this large drains endurance.
- Students and returning players; .700 inches is a lot of rim.
- Anyone who prefers the grip of silver plate on the lip.
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 middle drill size. Enough back-pressure to lean on without choking a big air stream at full volume.
Detail 03
Number 3 rim
Rounder than Schilke's semi-flat number 4 rims. Slurs and flexibility come easier; there is less cushion holding up your endurance.
Detail 04
Standard C cup
Standard depth rather than shallow. Fills out the low and middle register instead of sharpening the top.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Slicker and warmer on the lip than silver, and the usual answer for players whose skin reacts to silver or nickel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a trumpet shank — cornet and flugelhorn receivers will not seat it.
- 02Ships as the mouthpiece alone; add a pouch if it rides loose.
- 03Moving up to .700 takes weeks. Do not switch before a concert.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Schilke 20 too big for me?
It is sized for a robust embouchure. If you are on a .680-inch rim or smaller and fading late in rehearsals, step through the 18 or 19 first.
02What is the difference between the 19 and the 20?
Same C cup, number 3 rim and standard C backbore. The 19 is slightly smaller at .695 inch, so it holds up a little better in the upper register.
03Does gold plating change the sound?
It changes how the rim feels more than what the audience hears. Gold sits slicker on the lip, which some players like and others find they slide on.
04Why does this model carry Schilke's name so closely?
The 20 was Renold O. Schilke's own mouthpiece of choice — the large diameter with a standard C cup and rim is the reference point the rest of the group works around.
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.
