Detail 01
.886 inch (22.51 mm) cup diameter
The smallest inner rim in this line. It sits much closer to a trumpet player's setting than to a trombonist's.
Product detailSKU #1275776904705
SchilkeStandard Series Small Shank Trombone Mouthpiece 40B Silver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Very small, shallow small-shank trombone mouthpiece. Built for the trumpet player doubling on trombone, or lead work on a small-bore horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Trumpet players covering a trombone part on a gig
- Lead or commercial playing on a small-bore tenor
- Doublers who need a familiar rim feel to survive the set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full-time trombonists — the rim is far too small for section work
- Large-bore tenor or bass trombone; wrong shank, wrong size
- Orchestral tone, where a deep cup like the 51D belongs
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
Shallow B cup
Less volume than the standard C cup. Brighter with more projection on top, noticeably thinner down low.
Detail 03
Wide-rounded rim
Spreads pressure and feels forgiving — the point of a doubler's piece, when your face isn't trained for trombone.
Detail 04
15/64 throat
Standard for the small-shank line, so resistance stays consistent with other Schilke tenor pieces you might already own.
Detail 05
Small shank
Fits small and medium bore tenor trombones. It will not seat properly in a large-shank receiver.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Slightly grippier on the lip than gold, and it shows wear at the rim contact point over years of playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver first — small shank only, no adapter included
- 02Mouthpiece only. No pouch or case
- 03If trombone is your main horn, look at the 45 or 47 instead
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
Only if it takes a small shank — typical of small and medium bore tenors. Large-bore horns use a wider taper and this piece will sit loose.
02I'm a trumpet player asked to cover trombone. Is this the one?
That's exactly what the 40B is shaped around. The tiny rim and wide-rounded contour let a trumpet embouchure function without retraining.
03What's the difference between the 40 and the 40B?
Nearly the same diameter, .887 against .886. The 40 is the general small-diameter piece, good on bass trumpet and valve trombone. The 40B adds the shallow B cup and wide-rounded rim for doublers.
04Can I use this on a euphonium or baritone?
No — far too small. The 46D suits younger baritone and euphonium players, and the 51D or 52D are the larger euphonium choices in this line.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Korena Special
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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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