Detail 01
Tighter Schmidt backbore
Adds resistance compared with the larger Schmidt backbore in the M1 star model, so the air column feels more supported.
Product detailSKU #1275776904433
SchilkeSymphony M Series Trumpet Mouthpieces in Gold M1D Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke Symphony M1D trumpet mouthpiece in gold, standard bowl cup with a 24 throat and tighter Schmidt backbore — a large-rim piece with added resistance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players on a 1-size rim who want more back-pressure
- Doubling between Bb and Eb trumpet on one piece
- Anyone finding the open M1 star model too free-blowing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a free, open blow — the M1 star is looser
- Smaller-rim players; the 2, 3 and 150 sizes exist for that
- Anyone who wants silver rather than gold plating
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
The standard bore in this line; the C models use a tighter 27 throat if you want still more resistance.
Detail 03
Standard bowl cup
A rounded cup profile rather than the shallower C-cup shape, giving fuller sound with less bite.
Detail 04
1-size rim diameter
The largest rim in this series' numbering. More lip inside the rim helps volume and low register, less so endurance up high.
Detail 05
Works for Bb or Eb trumpet
You can carry one piece between horns instead of relearning rim feel when you switch to Eb.
Detail 06
Gold plating
This listing is the gold-plated version. The silver equivalent is a separate item, not a checkout option.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no case, pouch, or brush included
- 02Moving from an open backbore to this one changes how you pace air
- 03At this rim size, endurance work matters more than on a 3 or 150
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the M1D differ from the M1?
Same rim family, but the M1 star has a larger Schmidt backbore and shorter throat for a more open, less resistant feel. The M1D's tighter backbore adds resistance.
02What does the D mean?
Within this line, D models pair the standard bowl cup with a 24 throat and the tighter Schmidt backbore — the M2D and M3D do the same at smaller rim sizes.
03Should I get this or an M1C?
The M1C uses a standard bowl C cup with a tighter 27 throat and Schilke C backbore — a more compact, balanced feel with more resistance than the M1.
04Can I use it on Eb trumpet?
Yes. It's listed as a good option for either Bb or Eb playing, so you can keep the same rim across both horns.
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.
