Detail 01
.660 inch cup diameter
Mid-range for Schilke cornet, so the shallow cup is not paired with a cramped rim. Range without shrinking the setup.
Product detailSKU #1275776904920
SchilkeStandard Series Cornet Mouthpiece Group I in Silver 13A4a Silver
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The Korena take
Silver-plated Schilke 13A4a cornet mouthpiece: shallow A cup, .660-inch diameter, tight backbore. Built for players who spend their time in the upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead book work where the top of the range matters most
- Long sets — the semi-flat number 4 rim spreads pressure
- Players who tire on deeper C or E cups
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Brass band and orchestral cornet parts needing a full, dark tone
- Beginners; the 13 with its C cup builds tone better
- Players wanting a free-blowing feel — see the 13A4
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
Shallow A cup
Less cup volume behind the lip. Notes above the staff speak more easily, at the cost of body down low.
Detail 03
Tight a-backbore
Adds resistance behind the throat, giving something to push against up high. The c-backbore versions blow noticeably freer.
Detail 04
27 throat
Slightly tighter than the 26 used across most of this series, in line with the other A-backbore models.
Detail 05
Number 4 semi-flat rim
A wider, flatter contact patch that cushions the lip for endurance, but slurs less freely than a rounded rim.
Detail 06
Silver plating
The standard finish and the cheaper one. Move to gold only if silver plate irritates your lip.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cornet receivers only — this will not seat in a trumpet
- 02Mouthpiece only; no pouch or cleaning brush included
- 03Want the same rim with less resistance? The 13A4 uses the open c-backbore
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 13A4a and the 13A4?
Only the backbore. Both share the .660-inch cup, shallow A cup and number 4 rim. The 13A4a uses a tight a-backbore for upper-register support; the 13A4's standard c-backbore feels freer.
02Will this fit a trumpet?
No. It is a cornet mouthpiece and the shank is cut for a cornet receiver.
03Is this a good mouthpiece for a student?
Not really. The shallow cup and tight backbore suit lead playing. A developing player is better served by the 13, whose rounder rim and C cup give more tone and flexibility.
04Will the shallow cup hurt my low register?
It gives up some depth and body down low. That is the trade for easier high notes. If you need both ends equally, look at a C or D cup in the same .660–.665 inch range.
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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