Detail 01
Small shank
Fits small and medium-bore tenor trombones. It will not seat correctly in a large-shank receiver, so check your horn first.
Product detailSKU #1274115035092
YamahaStandard Series Small Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Yamaha small shank mouthpiece for tenor trombone, sold across sizes from small-bore lead pieces to 5G-class symphonic cups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small and medium-bore tenor players replacing a worn stock mouthpiece
- Doublers who need a specific Bach-equivalent size without guessing
- Students moving up from a no-name piece to a consistent one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large-shank bass and symphonic tenor horns, which will not seat
- Players wanting gold plating for skin sensitivity
- Anyone needing a size not on this chart
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
Sizes 45a through 52
One listing covering shallow lead cups up to 5G-class orchestral sizes. Pick by the Bach equivalent, not by feel.
Detail 03
48 equals Bach 6-1/2AL
The common all-around tenor size. Safe default if you are replacing an unmarked student mouthpiece.
Detail 04
51 equals Bach 5G
Larger and deeper for fuller low-register sound and more volume. Needs more air than a 6-1/2AL.
Detail 05
45a equals Bach 12E
Shallow and small for commercial lead work. Bright and easy up high, thin below the staff.
Detail 06
48a for alto trombone
A 6-1/2 rim with a shallow cup. Do not order this one for a straight tenor horn.
Detail 07
Silver plating
Slightly grippier on the lips than gold and cheaper to replace. Can irritate skin if you react to silver or nickel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your receiver is small shank before ordering. Many modern tenors are large shank.
- 02Mouthpiece only. No pouch, brush or shank adapter included.
- 03Changing cup size mid-season resets your range and endurance for a few weeks.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which size should I get if I don't know?
The 48, equivalent to a Bach 6-1/2AL, is the standard all-purpose tenor size and the usual starting point for most players.
02How do I tell small shank from large shank?
Compare the mouthpiece stem to your slide receiver. Small shank is noticeably slimmer. Small and medium-bore tenors use small shank; most bass trombones use large.
03What is the difference between 51, 51b and 51d?
Same 5G-class rim, different cup depth. 51b is shallower and brighter, 51 is standard, 51d is deeper and fuller in the low register.
04Can I use the 48a on my tenor trombone?
It is meant for alto trombone: a 6-1/2 rim with a shallow cup. On a tenor it will feel thin and bright through the low range.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
13 detailsOther
- 47
- Bach 6-3/4C, Schilke 47
- 48
- Bach 6-1/2AL, Denis Wick 6BS
- 51
- Bach 5G
- 52
- Between Bach 5G & 3G
- 45a
- Bach 12E
- 46b
- Bach 11C, rim with shallower cup
- 48d
- Bach 6-1/2AL, rim with deeper cup
- 51b
- Bach 5G, with shallower cup, Schilke 51B
- 51d
- Bach 5G, with deeper cup
- 45c2
- Bach 12C
- 46c2
- Bach 11C
- 51c4
- Bach 5G, with slightly shallower cup
- 48a
- Bach 6-1/2, rim with shallow cup (for alto trombone)
