Detail 01
Deep V-shaped F cup
Conical instead of bowl-shaped. Warmer, more mellow color, and it rounds off the edge a shallow cup would give.
Product detailSKU #1275776904256
SchilkeSymphony F Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver F1 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Schilke trumpet mouthpiece with a deep V cup and 20 throat. For orchestral players who want a dark, mellow sound that still projects.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and concert band playing that calls for a darker color
- Players who need volume without the tone brightening up
- Trumpeters moving from a C cup toward a deeper, conical feel
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and commercial work — a shallow cup handles that better
- Players with limited air; the deep cup and wide throat demand more
- Cornet or flugelhorn, which take different shanks
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
20 throat
Considerably wider than the 26 and 27 throats on the standard models. Freer blow, more air needed, less resistance to lean on.
Detail 03
Shorter shank
Offsets the extra cup volume so the mouthpiece still seats and tunes correctly in the horn.
Detail 04
Larger backbore taper
Opens the exit path to match the deep cup, which keeps the sound from going stuffy when you push volume.
Detail 05
Model 1 diameter
Sets the rim size only. The F series runs 150, 1, 2 and 3 with the same cup character.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Surface finish. Cup, throat, backbore and shank measure the same regardless of which plating you choose.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Deep cup plus a 20 throat needs steady air. Expect an adjustment period.
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case included.
- 03Trumpet shank. It will not fit a cornet or flugelhorn receiver.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the F cup for?
A deep V shape that produces a darker, warmer, more conical sound. It still projects at full volume but stays mellow rather than bright.
02How does the F1 differ from the F2 and F3?
Same F cup and shorter shank throughout. The number is the rim diameter, so F150, F1, F2 and F3 step through sizes with one tone character.
03Will this work for lead or marching?
It isn't built for it. The deep cup and 20 throat favor a dark, mellow sound over bright upper-register cut.
04Does the shorter shank affect tuning?
It exists for that reason. The shorter shank compensates for the deep cup's volume so the mouthpiece tunes normally in a standard receiver.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
4 detailsOther
- F150
- 20 throat. F cup model with shorter shank in model 150 diameter. Offers a dark, mellow sound.
- F1
- 20 throat. The F models offer a deep V-shape cup that provides darker, warmer, more conical color allowing one to project at full capacity but maintain a soft mellow sound. These models utilize a shorter shank to compensate for cup volume plus a larger throat size and backbore taper.
- F2
- 20 throat. F cup model with shorter shank in model 2 diameter. Offers a dark, mellow sound.
- F3
- 20 throat. F cup model with shorter shank in model 3 diameter. Offers a dark, mellow sound.
