Detail 01
Number 2 rim diameter, slightly reduced
A shade narrower than the full M2 rim, which trims some of the effort on long, high-lying orchestral parts.
Product detailSKU #1275776904121
SchilkeSymphony M Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver M2D Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke Symphony M2D trumpet mouthpiece in silver. Standard bowl C cup with a tighter Schmidt backbore, aimed at symphonic and section playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and concert band players wanting a full, centered sound
- Trumpeters who feel undersupported on an open backbore
- Doubling Bb and Eb where core matters more than brightness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and commercial players who need a shallow high-note cup
- Players who dislike resistance and prefer a free-blowing feel
- Anyone shopping on price. Standard Series costs less
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
Standard bowl-shape C cup
Standard depth rather than shallow. Gives you volume for tone across registers instead of biasing toward the top.
Detail 03
24 throat
Opened up compared to a 27. More air moves through, so the sound stays big at full dynamics.
Detail 04
Tighter Schmidt backbore
Adds resistance behind that open throat. You get something to lean on and the sound stays focused instead of spreading.
Detail 05
D designation vs plain M2
The plain M2 uses a larger Schmidt backbore with a shorter throat and feels notably more open than this.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. Nothing else in the box.
- 02The M2C is the same rim with a 27 throat and Schilke C backbore.
- 03The 24 throat asks for steady air. Give yourself time to adapt.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is the M2D different from the M2?
Both are number 2 rim. The M2 has a larger Schmidt backbore and shorter throat for a more open feel. The M2D has a slightly smaller rim and a tighter Schmidt backbore.
02M2D or M2C?
The M2D runs a 24 throat with a Schmidt backbore. The M2C runs a tighter 27 throat with a Schilke C backbore, so it feels more compact and resistant.
03Can I use this on Eb trumpet?
The M series pairs a standard C cup with a tighter backbore, a combination that works on Bb or Eb. The M1D is the model specifically called out for both.
04Is this a lead mouthpiece?
No. It's a standard-depth bowl cup built for full tone. For lead work, a shallow A cup like the 13A4a in the Standard Series is the right direction.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
14 detailsOther
- M1d
- 24 throat. Standard bowl cup with 24 throat and tighter Schmidt backbore. Very good option for either Bb or Eb trumpet playing.
- M1
- 24 throat. The star models share same rim and cup as the M and MD models. They have a larger Schmidt backbore with a shorter throat that creates less resistance and a more open feel.
- M2
- 24 throat. Larger Schmidt backbore with a shorter throat in a number 2 rim diameter. More open feel.
- M3
- 24 throat. Larger Schmidt backbore with a shorter throat in a number 3 rim diameter. More open feel.
- M150
- 24 throat. Larger Schmidt backbore with a shorter throat in a 150 rim diameter. More open feel.
- M150d
- 24 throat. Slightly smaller 150 rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup, 24 throat and tighter Schmidt backbore.
- M2x
- 24 throat. This model has the rim, throat, and backbore of a model M2, but the cup shape of the M1 for slightly more cup volume.
- M150c
- 27 throat. Slightly smaller 150 rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup with tighter 27 throat and Schilke C backbore.
- M5c
- 27 throat. Slightly smaller number 5 rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup with tighter 27 throat and Schilke C backbore.
- M3c
- 27 throat. Slightly smaller number 3 rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup with tighter 27 throat and Schilke C backbore.
- M2d
- 24 throat. Slightly smaller number 2 Rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup, 24 throat and tighter Schmidt backbore.
- M1c
- 27 throat. Standard bowl shape C cup with tighter 27 throat and Schilke C backbore. A wonderful option for the player that desires a balanced, compact feel with more resistance than the M1 model.
- M2c
- 27 throat. Slightly smaller number 2 rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup with tighter 27 throat and Schilke C backbore.
- M3d
- 24 throat. Slightly smaller number 3 rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup, 24 throat and tighter Schmidt backbore.
