Detail 01
18 throat
Far more open than the 26 and 27 throats on standard trumpet pieces. Takes more air, gives more volume and less resistance.
Product detailSKU #1275776903926
SchilkeSymphony Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Gold Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke Symphony Series cornet mouthpiece with an 18 throat. Built for orchestral and brass-band cornet players at a professional price point.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band or orchestral cornet chairs wanting a broad, round tone
- Stepping up from the stock mouthpiece that came with the horn
- Players whose lips react badly to silver plating
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet players — the cornet shank won't seat properly
- Commercial and lead work needing a bright, shallow cup
- Beginners, who will struggle to fill the open throat
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
V1, V150, V2, V3 rim sizes
Four widths in the line. V1 is the widest, then V150, then V2, with V3 the narrowest.
Detail 03
Rim sizes cross-referenced to 1C, 1.25C, 1.5C, 3C
You can match your current mouthpiece by rim rather than guessing. V3 lines up with a 3C, V1 with a 1C.
Detail 04
Cornet cup shape
Cornet pieces run deeper and more funnel-shaped than trumpet pieces. That shape is where the rounder cornet sound comes from.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Slicker on the lip than silver and non-reactive, which matters if silver leaves you red or itchy.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose your rim size first. V1, V150, V2 and V3 are not interchangeable.
- 02Mouthpiece only, no case or pouch.
- 03Gold plate marks easily. Keep it off hard surfaces and clean it gently.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a trumpet?
No. Cornet mouthpieces use a shorter, smaller-diameter shank that won't seat correctly in a trumpet receiver. You need a trumpet mouthpiece for a trumpet.
02What does an 18 throat actually do?
It's a considerably larger bore than the 26 and 27 throats used on standard trumpet pieces. Less resistance, more air required, more volume available at the top of your dynamic range.
03Which size if I currently play a 3C?
The V3, which is cross-referenced to a 3C rim. If you want more width, the V2 corresponds to a 1.5C and the V150 to a 1.25C.
04Why does this cost more than a Standard Series piece?
Two reasons: it's a Symphony Series design rather than Standard Series, and gold plating adds cost over silver. The Standard Series silver pieces in the same brand start well under a hundred dollars.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
4 detailsOther
- V150
- 18 throat. Rim Comparison to Schilke 18, or 1.25C
- V1
- 18 throat. Rim Comparison to Schilke 19 and 20, or 1C.
- V2
- 18 throat. Rim Comparison to Schilke 16C4 and 17, or 1.5C
- V3
- 18 throat. Rim comparison to Schilke 15 and 14, or 3C.
