Detail 01
24 throat
The wider of the two M-series throats. Less resistance and more sound, but the horn gives less feedback to lean on.
Product detailSKU #1275776904352
SchilkeSymphony M Series Trumpet Mouthpieces in Gold M1* Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke's M-series star model: number 1 rim with a larger Schmidt backbore and short throat. For trumpet players who want an open, free-blowing feel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who feel choked by tighter backbores and want more air
- Broad ensemble sound where volume matters more than resistance
- Switching within the M line — the star shares the M and MD rim
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need resistance to hold the sound together
- Anyone short on air support; an open backbore takes more
- Shallow-cup lead work — this M group is all bowl and C cups
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
Larger Schmidt backbore
Opens the taper past the throat so the sound spreads and blows freely instead of staying compact and focused.
Detail 03
Star (*) designation
Same rim and cup as the M and MD, with a shorter throat and bigger backbore. A feel change, not a size change.
Detail 04
Number 1 rim diameter
The largest rim size in this M group. More lip vibrating means more sound and a higher endurance cost.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Slicker on the lip than silver. Affects grip and comfort only; cup, throat and backbore are unchanged.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case included
- 02Coming from a 27-throat C-backbore piece, expect to supply noticeably more air
- 03Plating is a feel choice; it does not change the playing dimensions
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the star mean on an M1*?
Star models keep the rim and cup of the M and MD, but use a larger Schmidt backbore with a shorter throat. The result is less resistance and a more open feel.
02How is the M1* different from the M1C?
The M1C has a tighter 27 throat and a Schilke C backbore, so it feels balanced and compact with more resistance. The star is the open, free-blowing end of the pair.
03What about the M1D?
The M1D pairs a standard bowl C cup with a 24 throat and the tighter Schmidt backbore, and works well on Bb or Eb trumpet. It sits between the M1C and the star.
04Will the bigger backbore make high notes harder?
It can. Less resistance means less support from the horn, so the top of the range takes more air and more control. Players wanting that support usually choose the 27-throat C models.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
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.
