Detail 01
Number 3 rim diameter
Mid-size in Schilke's scale. Larger rims favor sound and low range; smaller ones favor endurance and the upper register.
Product detailSKU #1275776904061
SchilkeSymphony M Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver M3 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated trumpet mouthpiece with Schilke's number 3 rim, a 24 throat and an open Schmidt backbore. For players who want less resistance than the C models.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players moving off a tight backbore who want more air through
- Anyone already settled on Schilke's number 3 rim diameter
- Doublers keeping one rim feel across several M-series pieces
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Developing players who still need resistance to push against
- Anyone who wants a compact, more contained blow — the M3C
- Players who have never had their rim size measured
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
24 throat
Wider than the 27 throat used on the C models, so more air moves per note and the horn feels freer.
Detail 03
Schmidt backbore, shorter throat
Opens the blow further. Less back-pressure, but you supply the air to keep notes centered.
Detail 04
M3 versus M3C
Same number 3 family, but the C runs a 27 throat and Schilke C backbore — tighter, more compact, more resistance.
Detail 05
M3 versus M3D
The D keeps the 24 throat but uses a standard bowl C cup and a tighter Schmidt backbore for a firmer feel.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Standard plating on brass. Cleans easily and wears slowly, though the rim will show wear over years of playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case or cleaning brush included
- 02Trumpet shank; it will not seat correctly in cornet or flugelhorn receivers
- 03Give an open backbore two weeks — air use changes before the sound does
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is the M3 different from the M3C?
Both sit in the number 3 rim family. The M3 has a 24 throat and larger Schmidt backbore for an open feel; the M3C uses a 27 throat and Schilke C backbore for more resistance.
02Is this good for a student?
It is an open-blowing piece. A 24 throat with a large Schmidt backbore asks for steady air support, which usually suits a player past the early stages.
03What does the Schmidt backbore actually do?
It reduces resistance behind the throat. The horn feels freer to blow through, so you control the center with air rather than leaning on back-pressure.
04Does it fit any Bb trumpet?
It uses a standard trumpet shank, so it seats in a normal trumpet receiver. It is not a cornet or flugelhorn mouthpiece.
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.
