Detail 01
.690" (17.52mm) cup diameter
Medium-large. More lip inside the rim than a 15 or 16, which supports low register and fuller sound.
Product detailSKU #1275776904749
SchilkeStandard Series Cornet Mouthpiece Group II in Gold 18 Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-finish Schilke Standard Series cornet mouthpiece, model 18: .690" cup, 26 throat. For the established cornet player who already knows their rim size.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want a rich, brilliant tone with standard cup depth
- Cornetists settling on a medium-large rim after trying smaller sizes
- Anyone replacing a worn Schilke 18 with the same numbers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners still finding an embouchure — start with what the horn shipped with
- Trumpet players; this is a cornet shank and will not fit
- Players wanting maximum volume — the 20, 22 and 24 run larger
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
High point nearer the center of the rim
The 18 feels smaller under the lip than .690" suggests, so it plays higher than its size implies.
Detail 03
26 throat
Schilke's standard bore. Balanced resistance — not the free-blowing 27 of the A-cup models.
Detail 04
Standard cup and backbore
No shallow-cup brightness trick or open D-backbore spread. Tone is rich and brilliant rather than dark.
Detail 05
Gold finish
Cosmetic and contact-related, not tonal. Relevant if silver plating irritates your lip.
Detail 06
Group II pricing tier
Same rim geometry as the plain-plated versions; you are paying for the finish, not a different cup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cornet shank only — it will not seat in a trumpet receiver
- 02Mouthpiece alone; no pouch, cap or brush
- 03Rim size is personal — measure your current piece before switching
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Schilke 18 a big mouthpiece?
It measures .690" (17.52mm), which is medium-large. Because the rim's high point sits nearer the center, most players find it feels smaller than that number.
02What's the difference between the 18 and the 20?
The 20 is .700" — a larger diameter meant for a robust embouchure. The 18 gives a similar standard character in a size more players can sustain.
03Does gold change the sound?
No. Cup, throat and backbore set the sound. The finish affects appearance and how the rim feels against your lip.
04Will this fit my trumpet?
No. This is the cornet version. For trumpet you need a trumpet-shank Schilke.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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