Detail 01
1.015 inch (25.78mm) cup diameter
Wide rim contact spreads lip load. More sound and easier low register, but endurance costs on long high passages.
Product detailSKU #1275776904097
SchilkeStandard Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Silver 52 Silver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Large-shank tenor trombone mouthpiece with a 1.015-inch bowl cup, slightly wider than the 51 for a broader sound. Built for large-bore orchestral and section work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large-bore tenor trombone players wanting a broad, full orchestral sound
- Section players stepping up from a 51 for more width
- Bowl-cup players who want rich tone over cutting brightness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-shank tenor trombones — the shank won't seat
- Beginners; the 46 and 47 sizes suit developing embouchures
- Lead players chasing a bright, edgy upper 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.
Detail 02
17/64 throat
Mid-size opening. Keeps enough resistance that the horn still centers instead of feeling wide open.
Detail 03
Large shank
Seats in large-bore tenor and bass receivers only. Small-bore slides need a different shank entirely.
Detail 04
Bowl-shaped cup
Rounder cup favors dark, full tone over edge. The sound blends into a section rather than cutting across it.
Detail 05
Slightly larger than the model 51
Five thousandths sounds like nothing, but you feel it at the rim and hear it as extra width.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Tarnishes where fingers and lips touch. Wipe it down after playing and it stays clean.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or brush included
- 02Check your receiver first: large shank will not fit a small-shank slide
- 03Give a size change two weeks; range and response shift before settling
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 slide takes a large shank — large-bore tenor and bass horns. Small-shank slides won't accept it.
02What's the difference between the 52 and the 51?
Same bowl cup style, slightly larger diameter: 1.015 versus 1.010 inch. The extra width broadens the sound and opens up the low register.
03Is this a good beginner mouthpiece?
Not really. The 46 is the size built for beginners. The 52's wider rim asks for a developed embouchure and students usually arrive here later.
04Can I use it on bass trombone?
It's small for full-time bass. The 57 handles tenor and bass doubling, and the 58 and 59 are the bass-focused sizes.
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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