Detail 01
.953" cup diameter
Moderate rim size. Enough surface for endurance without the lip weight a 1.010" piece demands.
Product detailSKU #1275776904647
SchilkeStandard Series Small Shank Trombone Mouthpiece 45B Silver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Small-shank trombone mouthpiece, .953" cup with a semi-flat contour rim. For lead and commercial tenor trombone players who need a bright top end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead trombone in big band or commercial sections
- Players fighting for a secure high register
- Small to medium bore tenor trombones with small-shank receivers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large bore orchestral trombone — cup is too small and shallow
- Bass trombone or euphonium players needing large-shank fit
- Players wanting a dark, broad symphonic sound
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
Contour profile rim
Semi-flat with the high point near center. Adds slur flexibility and quick response over a fully rounded rim.
Detail 03
Small shank
Fits small and medium bore tenor trombone receivers only. Will not seat in a large-shank instrument.
Detail 04
15/64 throat
Standard bore for this range. Keeps resistance up, which helps articulation and upper register control.
Detail 05
Larger cup volume than the 43A
More body and warmth than a pure screamer piece while keeping the lead-oriented rim feel.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Slightly grippier feel than gold and standard on brass mouthpieces. Some players react to nickel content underneath.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver — small shank and large shank are not interchangeable
- 02Mouthpiece only; no pouch, case, or brush included
- 03Rim size changes take weeks to adjust to; don't judge day one
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 trombone takes a small-shank mouthpiece — typically small and medium bore tenor horns. Large bore tenor and bass trombones use large shank and will not accept it.
02Is the 45B good for beginners?
The plain 45 is the beginner-oriented piece in the line. The 45B's contour rim and lead-oriented cup are aimed at players already playing commercial or section lead parts.
03How does the 45B differ from the 45?
Same .953" cup diameter, but the 45B uses the contour profile and a cup volume set up for lead playing rather than the general-purpose 45.
04Can I use this on euphonium or baritone?
No. Those take their own shank sizes and larger cups. The 46D is the piece in this line pointed at younger baritone and euphonium players.
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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- Prop65
- 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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