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Large shank
Fits large bore tenor and bass trombone receivers only. A small shank horn needs a different taper or an adapter.
Product detailSKU #1275776904443
SchilkeStandard Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Silver 51 Silver
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The Korena take
Schilke 51 large shank trombone mouthpiece, silver-plated. A 1.010" bowl cup for large bore tenor and orchestral players who want weight in the sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral tenor trombone where a broad, dark core is expected
- Players on large bore horns wanting fuller low register
- Stepping up from a stock student mouthpiece on a large bore
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small shank horns — the 51 shank will not fit
- Lead and commercial playing needing a bright, easy high register
- Beginners; the wide cup takes air and embouchure strength
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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1.010" (25.63mm) cup diameter
Wide enough to move real air and settle low, but it costs endurance above the staff for smaller embouchures.
Detail 03
Bowl-shaped cup
Rounded rather than funnel or V. Rich, full tone with less bite than a shallower cup profile.
Detail 04
J throat
A comparatively open throat. More air passes freely, which broadens the sound and reduces resistance behind the note.
Detail 05
Semi-flat rim
Spreads pressure over more lip area, so long sessions feel more comfortable than a narrow round rim.
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Silver plating
Slightly firmer grip and a touch more edge in the sound than gold. Some players react to silver on the lip.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your slide receiver is large shank before ordering — measure or check your horn's specs
- 02Sold as a single mouthpiece; no pouch, case, or cleaning brush included
- 03Cup diameter this wide changes your endurance for a few weeks — expect an adjustment period
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
Only if your horn takes a large shank mouthpiece — typical of large bore tenor and bass trombones. Small and medium bore horns use small shank and will not accept it.
02What's the difference between the 51 and the 52?
The 52 is 1.015" versus the 51's 1.010", with a 17/64 throat instead of the 51's more open J. The 52 gives a slightly broader sound.
03Is this good for jazz or lead playing?
Not really. The wide bowl cup and open J throat favor a dark orchestral sound. Lead players usually want a shallower cup and smaller diameter for high-register response.
04Silver or gold plating — does it change the sound?
The difference is mostly feel. Silver grips a little more and reads slightly brighter; gold feels smoother and slicker. Choose gold if silver irritates your lip.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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