Detail 01
1.015-inch (25.78 mm) cup diameter
More lip inside the cup: bigger sound and easier low range, at the cost of upper-register endurance.
Product detailSKU #1275776904879
SchilkeGold-Plated Trombone Mouthpieces Small Shank 52GP Gold
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The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke 52 for small-shank tenor trombone. A 1.015-inch cup with a broad, full sound, aimed at established players rather than students.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor trombonists on medium-bore horns wanting a broader, fuller sound
- Players whose lips react badly to silver plating
- Section and orchestral work where a wide tone matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large-shank tenor or bass trombones — the shank won't seat
- Beginners; a 1.015-inch cup takes air and endurance
- Lead players chasing an easy, light high register
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.
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17/64 throat
Moderately open. More air passes through, so the sound stays open instead of compressing when you push volume.
Detail 03
Small shank
Fits medium and medium-large bore tenor trombones. Large-bore tenor and bass horns need a large shank instead.
Detail 04
Gold plating
Slicker and softer on the lips than silver. The cup, rim and throat still decide the sound.
Detail 05
Slightly larger than the model 51
Same rich bowl-shaped character, a touch broader. Moving between the two is a small step, not a jump.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your slide receiver first — this is small shank only
- 02Sold as a single mouthpiece; no pouch or cleaning brush
- 03Gold plate wears with heavy use; skip abrasive polishes and rinse regularly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
It's small shank, so it fits medium and medium-large bore tenor trombones. Large-bore tenor and bass trombones take a large-shank mouthpiece and this one won't seat correctly.
02How is the 52 different from the 51?
The 52 is slightly wider — 1.015 inch against 1.010 — and gives a slightly broader sound. Both use a large bowl-shaped cup with rich tone.
03Does gold plating change the tone?
Plating is a surface finish. What you'll notice is feel: gold sits smoother and slicker on the lips. Cup diameter, cup shape and throat drive the sound.
04Is this a good first Schilke?
Not really. The 1.015-inch cup needs developed chops. Schilke's 45 and 46 are the sizes built around beginning trombonists, and the 47 is the common student-to-pro middle ground.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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