Detail 01
Deep V-shape cup
A cone rather than a bowl. Darkens and rounds the tone, and makes the top of the range harder to hold.
Product detailSKU #1275776904145
SchilkeSymphony F Series Trumpet Mouthpieces in Gold F2 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Deep V-cup trumpet mouthpiece in the number 2 diameter, gold plated. For players chasing a dark, warm, conical sound rather than brilliance and edge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Ballads and quiet, dark section passages
- Players wanting a mellow tone without changing horns
- Orchestral writing that calls for warmth over edge
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead playing — the deep V cup kills upper-register ease
- Players with modest air; a 20 throat is wide open
- Anyone who wants bright projection and tight note slotting
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
Drill numbering runs backwards, so 20 is a much larger hole than the 24 or 27 on other Schilke models. Very free-blowing.
Detail 03
Shorter shank
Offsets the extra cup volume so pitch lands where it should despite how much air the cup holds.
Detail 04
Number 2 rim diameter
Mid-size Symphony diameter. More lip in the cup means easier low register and fuller tone, with some endurance cost.
Detail 05
Larger backbore taper
Opens the exit into the horn, which spreads the sound and reduces how firmly notes slot.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Slicker against the lip than silver. Softer plating, so avoid dropping it or scrubbing the rim.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case included
- 02Check intonation on your horn; the deep cup changes how you sit in tune
- 03Trumpet shank only — this is not a flugelhorn or cornet piece
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is the F series different from the M series?
The F models use a deep V cone cup, a wide 20 throat, and a shorter shank for a dark, mellow sound. The M models use a bowl cup and blow brighter.
02Will this make my trumpet sound like a flugelhorn?
No. It pushes the tone darker and rounder, but the horn's own bore still sets most of the sound. The V cup narrows the gap, it does not close it.
03Can I play lead on it?
Not well. The deep V cup and wide throat trade upper-register ease for warmth. Keep a shallower piece for anything sitting above the staff.
04Does the shorter shank affect tuning?
That is what it is there for — it compensates for the large cup volume. Expect to reset your tuning slide when you switch onto it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
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.
