Detail 01
1.044 inch cup diameter
Sits at the top of tenor and into bass territory. More lip vibrates, which favors the low register over endurance.
Product detailSKU #1275776904917
SchilkeStandard Series Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 57 Gold
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The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke 57 large-shank trombone mouthpiece. A wide 1.044-inch cup aimed at players who split time between tenor and bass trombone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Doublers moving between large-bore tenor and bass on one piece
- Large-bore tenor players wanting more diameter than a 51 or 52
- Players whose lips react to silver plating
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-shank tenor trombones — the shank will not seat
- Beginners; the 46 is this series' starting size
- Full-time bass specialists, better served by the 58, 59 or 60
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
15/64 throat
Tighter than the 19/64 on the dedicated bass models, so the piece holds resistance despite the wide rim.
Detail 03
Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass receivers only. Small-shank tenors use a narrower taper and will not accept it.
Detail 04
Sits between the 53 and 58
The 53 is 1.033 inch, the 58 is 1.090. This lands nearer the tenor end of the doubling range.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Same rim, cup and throat as the silver version. The difference is surface feel and skin tolerance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your receiver is large shank before ordering — no adapter is included
- 02Mouthpiece only; no case, pouch or cleaning brush
- 03A big diameter change takes weeks to settle; don't switch before a concert
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a small-bore tenor trombone?
No. It is a large-shank piece, so it fits large-bore tenor and bass receivers. A small-bore horn needs a small-shank mouthpiece.
02Can I really use one mouthpiece for both tenor and bass?
That is what the 57 is built around. At 1.044 inch with a 15/64 throat it is wide enough for bass parts while keeping enough resistance for large-bore tenor.
03How is the 57 different from the 58?
The 58 is wider at 1.090 inch with a more open 19/64 throat, aimed at full-time bass work. The 57 stays tighter and keeps tenor playing comfortable.
04Does gold plating change the sound?
No. The cup, rim, throat and shank are unchanged. It matters for lip feel and for players who react to silver plating.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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