Detail 01
24 throat
Wider than the 27 throat on the M3C version. Blows more openly and takes noticeably more air to fill.
Product detailSKU #1275776904144
SchilkeSymphony M Series Trumpet Mouthpieces in Gold M3 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Open-blowing symphonic trumpet mouthpiece, number 3 rim diameter with a 24 throat and large Schmidt backbore. Gold plated. For orchestral and section players wanting volume and breadth.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral section work needing a big, broad sound
- Players with the air to fill an open backbore
- Long rehearsals where gold plating stays comfortable on the lip
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and high-register work — this is not a shallow piece
- Players with limited air support; the open throat swallows it
- Anyone who wants tight slotting and a compact, resistant feel
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
Less resistance behind the cup. The sound spreads and keeps growing at volume instead of compressing.
Detail 03
Shorter throat section
The bore opens into the backbore sooner, so the tone blooms earlier as you push air.
Detail 04
Number 3 rim diameter
Mid-size in the Symphony M range. Rim diameter sets how much lip sits in the cup, driving endurance and low-register ease.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Slicker on the lip than silver, which helps some players move on the rim. Softer surface, so handle it carefully.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case included
- 02Trumpet shank; will not fit a cornet or flugelhorn
- 03Open backbores demand air — practice on it before a concert, not at one
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?
The M3C has a tighter 27 throat and Schilke's C backbore, so it feels more resistant and compact. The M3 is the open version — 24 throat, larger Schmidt backbore.
02Should I get gold or silver plating?
Dimensions are identical, so it comes down to feel. Gold is slicker and softer against the lip; silver is grippier and firmer. Pick by how it sits, not by sound.
03Can I use this for lead playing?
It is not built for that. The open backbore and symphonic cup favor volume and a wide sound rather than the upper-register focus a shallow lead piece gives you.
04What is the difference between the M3 and the M3D?
Both use a 24 throat. The M3D has a slightly smaller number 3 rim, a standard bowl C cup, and a tighter Schmidt backbore, so it feels more compact and resistant.
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.
