Detail 01
24 throat
The larger Schilke bore. More air moves through, so the sound opens up and high notes take more support.
Product detailSKU #1275776904117
SchilkeSymphony M Series Trumpet Mouthpieces in Gold M150 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke Symphony M Series trumpet mouthpiece, gold-plated, M150 rim with a 24 throat. For players wanting a large-backbore, open-feeling setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and big-band players who want less resistance at volume
- Bb and C trumpet work where a full sound matters more than a compact feel
- Players moving up from a stock mouthpiece that feels choked
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need resistance to control the upper register
- Anyone wanting a compact, efficient feel — the C models suit that better
- Beginners; the open blow demands developed air support
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
27 throat on the C models
Tighter bore with the Schilke C backbore. Adds resistance and a more compact, controllable feel.
Detail 03
Larger Schmidt backbore, shorter throat (M150, M1, M2, M3)
This is what creates the open feel. Less pushback from the mouthpiece, more reliance on your own air.
Detail 04
150 rim diameter
Sits between the numbered Schilke rims. A middle-ground contact patch — neither the widest nor the smallest option in the series.
Detail 05
D suffix (M150D, M1D, M2D)
Slightly smaller rim, standard bowl C cup and a tighter Schmidt backbore — the more resistant version of the same rim family.
Detail 06
M2X cup shape
M2 rim, throat and backbore with the M1's deeper cup. More cup volume without changing what your lips feel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case, and no cornet or Eb adapter
- 02The M150 is the open version; if it feels too free, the M150C or M150D tighten it
- 03Give it two weeks before judging — open backbores feel worse before they feel better
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between M150, M150C and M150D?
All share the 150 rim diameter. The M150 has a large Schmidt backbore with a 24 throat for an open feel. The M150C uses a 27 throat and C backbore. The M150D uses a 24 throat with a tighter Schmidt backbore.
02Is the M150 good for high notes?
It gives less resistance and a more open feel, which puts the work on your air support. Players who want help up top usually prefer the tighter 27-throat C models.
03Can I use this on Eb trumpet?
The M1D is the model called out for both Bb and Eb playing, thanks to its 24 throat and tighter Schmidt backbore. The open M150 is aimed at Bb and C work.
04Does the gold plating affect anything?
Feel, not sound. Gold is smoother and warmer on the lips than silver and does not tarnish. Rim plating wears through with heavy playing.
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.
