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52E2, 25.91mm / 1.020 inch cup diameter
Slightly wider than a 51 or 52. More lip in the cup gives a broader sound but asks more of your endurance.
Product detailSKU #1275776904013
SchilkeStandard Series Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 52E2 Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated large-shank trombone mouthpiece, model 52E2. A deep symphonic cup for strong players on large-bore tenor, and for euphonium players wanting more volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral trombone players wanting maximum cup depth and a dark core
- Euphonium players who need more cup volume than a 52D
- Strong, high-air players who can fill a deep E cup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — the deep E cup takes real air support to center
- Small-bore tenor players; this is a large-shank piece
- Lead and commercial players who need a bright, shallow cup
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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E cup
The deepest cup in this series. Darker and rounder than a C or D, with more low-register body, at the cost of easy high notes.
Detail 03
Number 2 rim
Narrower and rounder than the semi-flat 4. It frees up flexibility and slurs but concentrates pressure on the lip.
Detail 04
J throat
A large throat that lets more air through. Less resistance, bigger sound, and it needs steady air to stay centered.
Detail 05
Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass trombone receivers only. A small-bore horn needs a small-shank piece or an adapter.
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Gold plating
Slicker and warmer on the lip than silver, and it doesn't trigger nickel or silver skin reactions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify your horn takes a large shank before ordering — small-bore receivers won't accept it
- 02Mouthpiece only; no pouch, case or cleaning brush included
- 03Coming off a shallower cup, expect an adjustment period before the high register settles
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 horn has a large-shank receiver, typical of large-bore tenor and bass trombones. Small and medium-bore tenors use a small shank and won't take it.
02Can I use this on euphonium?
Yes. Schilke lists the 52E2 as a good euphonium choice for players who want more cup volume than the 52D, assuming a large-shank receiver.
03How does the 52E2 compare to the 52D?
Same family, more depth. The 52E2 has an extremely deep E cup and a narrower, rounder number 2 rim, so it delivers more cup volume and a darker, broader sound.
04Is this good for a beginner?
No. The deep E cup and J throat need developed air support. The 46 is the model in this series aimed at beginning trombone players.
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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