Detail 01
Medium-small B cup
Shallower than the 16C4's cup. Less volume means more resistance and a brighter, more cutting sound.
Product detailSKU #1275776904470
SchilkeStandard Series Cornet Mouthpiece Group II in Silver 16B4 Silver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 16B4 in silver: a .677" rim with a shallow B cup and semi-flat rim. Aimed at players wanting brightness and projection in a larger diameter.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Eb trumpet players who need a bigger rim diameter
- Lead and commercial playing that needs brilliance and projection
- Long sets where a semi-flat rim helps endurance
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a dark, orchestral sound — go deeper
- Anyone wanting the freest-blowing option; this adds resistance
- Small-diameter players moving up too many sizes at once
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
.677" (17.20mm) cup diameter
Medium-large. Same rim size as the 16, 16C4 and 16C2, so you can compare cups without changing placement.
Detail 03
Number 4 semi-flat rim
Wider, flatter contact spreads pressure across the lip. More endurance, slightly less flexibility than a rounder rim.
Detail 04
26 throat
The standard bore across most of this group. Keeps response even rather than pushing air the way a wider throat does.
Detail 05
16B4 vs 16C4
Identical rim and diameter; only the cup depth changes. The B is shallower and brighter, the C fuller and more traditional.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Slicker and firmer on the lip than gold. Will tarnish over time and needs an occasional polish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify the shank fits your instrument's receiver before ordering
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or brush included
- 03A shallower cup thins your low register; test before a gig
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 16B4 and the 16C4?
Same .677" diameter and same number 4 semi-flat rim. The 16B4 has a shallower medium-small B cup, giving more resistance and a brighter sound.
02Is this a good Eb trumpet mouthpiece?
Schilke calls it an excellent Eb trumpet choice for players who want a bigger rim diameter than the usual Eb options.
03Will the semi-flat rim help my endurance?
The number 4 rim is wider and flatter, spreading pressure over more of the lip. That's what the 4 rims across this series are built for.
04I play a model 20 — is the 16B4 a big change?
Yes. The 20 is .700" with a C cup and number 3 rim. The 16B4 is narrower at .677" with a shallower cup and flatter rim.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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