Detail 01
24 throat
Wider than Schilke's 27. Passes more air, so the piece blows freer and pushes more volume.
Product detailSKU #1275776904752
SchilkeSymphony M Series Trumpet Mouthpieces in Gold M2 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke Symphony M2 trumpet mouthpiece in gold: number 2 rim, larger Schmidt backbore, 24 throat. For orchestral players wanting an open blow.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and large-ensemble players needing volume without pinching
- Players who feel choked by tighter 27-throat, C-backbore pieces
- Anyone already on a Schilke 2 rim looking for a more open version
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and commercial players — the open blow works against endurance up high
- Beginners; the low resistance takes air support to control
- Players who want resistance to lean on — the M2C or M2D fit better
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, shorter throat
This is the open-feel part. Less back pressure, more spread in the sound at loud dynamics.
Detail 03
Number 2 rim diameter
Schilke's larger standard size. More lip in the cup, favoring low register and full tone.
Detail 04
Symphony M cup shape
Same rim and cup family as the MD models. Built for sustained orchestral playing, not shallow-cup brightness.
Detail 05
Gold finish
Affects feel and appearance against the lip, not the sound. Relevant if silver plating bothers you.
Detail 06
M2 vs M2X
The M2X keeps this rim and throat but takes the M1 cup shape for slightly more cup volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Trumpet shank; not a cornet or flugelhorn piece
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch, cap or brush
- 03Going from a 27 throat to 24 changes air demand; expect an adjustment period
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the M2 and the M2C?
The M2C has a tighter 27 throat and Schilke C backbore, so it gives more resistance and a more compact feel. The M2 blows more openly.
02Is the M2 good for lead playing?
It's built for orchestral work. The number 2 rim and open backbore favor volume and full tone rather than upper-register endurance.
03How does the M2 compare to the M1?
Same open Schmidt backbore and 24 throat. The M2 uses the number 2 rim diameter; the M1 uses the number 1.
04Will the gold finish wear off?
Plated finishes wear at the contact points over years of play. It doesn't affect how the mouthpiece plays.
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.
