Detail 01
Group II designation
Schilke splits Standard Series by size. Group II sits above the Group I diameters, which top out around .665 inch.
Product detailSKU #1275776904122
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver Group II 18 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke Standard Series 18, silver plated. A Group II mouthpiece, meaning larger cup diameter than the Group I sizes, with standard cup and rim.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players with larger embouchures who feel cramped on a 13 or smaller
- Concert band and orchestral parts where fullness matters more than range
- Trumpeters wanting a standard cup, not a lead piece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and high-register work. No shallow A cup here
- Younger students. Large diameters are harder to control
- Anyone with a settled small-rim setup. This is a big jump
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 number, no letter suffix
In Schilke naming, no cup or rim letter means the standard C cup and standard rim contour rather than a shallow or cushion variant.
Detail 03
Larger cup diameter
More lip vibrates, so the sound gets bigger and darker. Endurance drops if your embouchure isn't sized for it.
Detail 04
Standard cup depth
Built for tone and volume across the range, not for making high notes easier.
Detail 05
Silver plate
Contacts your lip every time you play. Keep it wiped down and the feel stays the same.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No pouch or brush included.
- 02Jumping up in diameter takes weeks of adjustment. Don't switch before a performance.
- 03If you need help above the staff, an A-cup model suits that better.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does Group II mean on a Schilke mouthpiece?
It's the size band. Group I covers the smaller Standard Series cup diameters, roughly .630 to .665 inch. Group II covers the larger diameters above that.
02Is the 18 good for high notes?
Not its purpose. It's a large-diameter standard cup built for full tone. Schilke's shallow A-cup models like the 13A4a are the lead-playing designs.
03Should I move up to an 18 from a 13?
Only if you feel restricted on the 13 and have the embouchure strength for a wider rim. Larger isn't automatically better and endurance usually suffers first.
04Does it fit a standard trumpet?
Yes. It's a standard trumpet shank and drops straight into a normal trumpet receiver.
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.
