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Small shank
Fits .500 to .525 bore horns. It will not seat in a large shank receiver, and no adapter is included.
Product detailSKU #1275776904334
SchilkeStandard Series Small Shank Trombone Mouthpiece 46 Silver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 46 small shank trombone mouthpiece, silver plated. A beginner-oriented size, slightly larger than the 45, for small and medium bore horns.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginning trombonists on a student small bore horn
- Middle school players outgrowing a stock 12C
- Doublers wanting a forgiving small shank piece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large bore tenor or bass trombone players — wrong shank
- Symphonic players needing a big dark sound
- Lead trombonists wanting an easy high register
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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.966 inch cup diameter
Modest size for trombone. Less lip vibrating means easier response and quicker results for a developing embouchure.
Detail 03
Semi-flat rim
Spreads mouthpiece pressure over more of the lip, which helps a young player last through a full rehearsal.
Detail 04
15/64 throat
Schilke's common small shank throat. Moderate resistance — enough back pressure to give a beginner something to push against.
Detail 05
Silver plate
Harder finish than raw brass, resists wear at the rim. Slight drag on the lip compared to gold.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver: small shank only, no large shank version here
- 02Ships as the mouthpiece alone — no pouch or brush
- 03Schilke sizing runs its own scale; a 46 does not map cleanly to Bach numbers
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Small shank or large shank — which do I need?
Match the horn. Student and small bore tenors take small shank; large bore tenors and bass trombones take large. This one is small shank only.
02How is the 46 different from the 45?
The 46 is slightly larger in cup diameter. Both are aimed at beginners; the 46 gives a bit more room as the embouchure develops.
03Will this work on a baritone or euphonium?
Some small bore baritones take a small shank trombone piece, but the 46D is the size Schilke points euphonium and baritone players toward.
04Is silver or gold plating better?
Silver is the standard and wears well. Gold is chosen mostly for feel or for players who react to nickel in the plating.
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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