Detail 01
Group II sizing
The larger diameter tier of the Standard Series. More lip vibrates, giving fuller sound and a harder top register.
Product detailSKU #1275776904324
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver Group II 16 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Schilke Standard Series 16, from the larger Group II sizes. A trumpet mouthpiece for players wanting more cup diameter than the Group I models.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who find Group I rims too small and pinched
- Concert band and orchestral trumpet where tone outranks screaming range
- Adult players moving up from a stock student mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players chasing double Gs on a small shallow cup
- Beginners still building the air to fill a larger rim
- Cornet players — this is trumpet taper
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
Plain model number, no letter suffix
Standard rim contour, cup and backbore rather than a specialty A-cup or cushion-rim variant. The neutral option in the line.
Detail 03
Silver plating
Slight grip on the lip, tarnishes slower than raw brass. A small number of players are sensitive to silver.
Detail 04
Trumpet shank
Fits standard Bb trumpet receivers. Cornets and flugelhorns take different tapers and will not seat correctly.
Detail 05
Compared with the 15A4A in the same group
That model is .675 inch with a shallow A cup for upper register. The 16 is the fuller, non-specialty choice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case or brush included
- 02A bigger rim than you are used to costs range at first
- 03Give any size change three to four weeks before judging it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 16 bigger than a stock student mouthpiece?
It sits in Schilke's Group II, the larger diameter tier of the Standard Series, so expect more rim than a small entry-level piece.
02Is this good for beginners?
A larger cup asks for more air and a settled embouchure. Developing players usually do better on the smaller Group I sizes first.
03Does the number 16 tell me the cup depth?
No. In this series the number is the diameter; letters after it mark cup depth, rim contour and backbore. A plain 16 is the standard configuration.
04Silver or gold plating?
This one is silver. It feels slightly grippier on the lip than gold and resists tarnish better than bare brass.
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.
