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Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass trombones. A small or medium bore horn needs the small-shank version instead.
Product detailSKU #1275776904164
SchilkeStandard Series Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 47 Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Large-shank trombone mouthpiece, model 47, gold-plated. A mid-size cup for large-bore tenor players who don't want the weight of a 51 or 52.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large-bore tenor trombone in wind ensemble or big band
- Players who find a 51 too wide for endurance
- Switching to gold if silver plating irritates your lip
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-bore tenor horns — large shank won't seat
- Bass trombone; the 58, 59 and 60 are built for that
- Players chasing a dark symphonic sound; look at 51D or 52D
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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.984 inch cup diameter
On the small side for a large-shank piece. Easier endurance and upper register than the 51 or 52, with less low-end spread.
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15/64 throat
Standard bore through the mouthpiece. Moderate resistance — it holds the sound together rather than blowing wide open.
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Gold plating
Softer and warmer on the lips than silver, and avoids nickel reactions. Slightly grippier when the rim gets wet.
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Model 47 vs 51
The 51 is wider with a large bowl cup for orchestral weight. The 47 trades that fullness for response and staying power.
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Model 47 vs 47C4
The 47C4 has the same cup with a wider, semi-flat rim. Pick it if you want more contact area spreading the pressure.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your horn takes a large shank — small-bore tenors do not
- 02Mouthpiece only; no pouch, brush or case included
- 03A smaller cup than your current piece changes low-register response; allow adjustment time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Large shank or small shank — which do I need?
It follows your horn's receiver. Large-bore tenor and bass trombones take large shank; small and medium bore tenors take small shank. Check before ordering.
02Is a 47 too small for a large-bore horn?
It's on the smaller end for a large bore, which many players want for endurance and upper register. For a broader orchestral sound, step up to a 51 or 52.
03Can I play bass trombone on this?
No. Bass trombone needs a much larger cup — the 58, 59 or 60 in this line, with wider throats for the low register.
04How does gold plating hold up?
It wears at the rim over years of regular playing and can be replated. Day to day it feels softer than silver and won't trigger nickel sensitivity.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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