Detail 01
15 rim size (.675 inch)
Small-to-medium diameter. Less lip vibrating inside the cup, which trades some volume for control and staying power.
Product detailSKU #1275776904079
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver Group II 15C4 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The silver-plated 15C4: a .675-inch rim with Schilke's semi-flat number 4 contour. The everyday version of the same mouthpiece, at a third of the gold price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students and section players who want a Schilke rim without the gold premium
- Buying two of the same piece — one for the case
- Players who want endurance from the rim, not a cup change
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players sensitive to silver plating; the gold version exists for that
- Anyone needing a wider rim than .675 inch
- High-note lead work, which the shallow A-cup models handle
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 semi-flat rim
Flatter, wider bearing surface. Pressure spreads across more lip, so you tire later on long dates.
Detail 03
Silver plating
The standard finish. Slightly more grip under the lip than gold, and it holds up to daily handling.
Detail 04
$78.95 versus $239.75 for the gold
Identical playing dimensions. The entire difference is the plating, so only pay up if the finish matters to you.
Detail 05
Standard Series
Schilke's core line, so rim and throat sizes cross-reference cleanly if you later move to another model number.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case or cleaning brush
- 02Trumpet shank; it will not fit a cornet or flugelhorn receiver
- 03Silver plating tarnishes with skin contact; wipe it down and it stays fine
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between this and the gold 15C4?
The plating and the price. Cup diameter, cup shape, rim contour and throat are the same. Gold feels slicker on the lip; silver has slightly more grip.
02Does silver plating affect the sound?
No. The sound comes from cup diameter, cup depth, throat and backbore. Plating changes how the rim feels against your lip, not the shape of the air column.
03Is this a good step up from a stock mouthpiece?
It is a small rim with a flat, endurance-oriented contour. That suits players already comfortable on a smaller diameter. If your stock piece feels cramped, look at larger numbers.
04Can I use it on a C trumpet?
Yes. It is a standard trumpet shank and fits Bb and C trumpets. Many players carry the same rim across both horns to avoid readjusting.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
1 detailsOther
- 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.
