Detail 01
.657 inch cup diameter
Middle of the road. Enough rim for a full sound, not so wide that endurance suffers on long sets.
Product detailSKU #1275776904130
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I 12 Silver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 12 trumpet mouthpiece in silver plate. Medium cup diameter with a standard rim and C backbore — a general-purpose piece for players who split time between sections and solos.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band or orchestra players wanting one all-around mouthpiece
- Students moving up from a stock factory mouthpiece
- Players who need range and tone without specializing either way
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players chasing screaming high register — go shallower
- Players already settled on a specific rim size
- Anyone needing a piccolo trumpet piece
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
Number 3 standard rim
Moderately rounded contour. Comfortable for most embouchures without the pronounced cushion of a 4 rim.
Detail 03
C backbore
Standard opening past the throat. Free blowing feel, neither tight nor wide open.
Detail 04
26 throat
Schilke's standard bore. Slightly more resistance than the 27 throats on the shallow A-cup models.
Detail 05
Silver plate
Softer, slightly warmer feel on the lips than gold. Some players react to silver — worth knowing before ordering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No pouch, case, or brush included.
- 02Switching cup depth changes your embouchure — allow a few weeks to adjust.
- 03Confirm your horn takes a standard trumpet shank, not cornet.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Schilke 12 good for a beginner?
It works, though the 13 is the more common student choice — its rounder rim and C cup give quicker response and more forgiveness while chops are still developing.
02What's the difference between the 12 and the 12A4?
The 12A4 has nearly the same .658 cup diameter but a shallow A cup and semi-flat number 4 rim, which favors upper register and endurance over full tone.
03Will this fit my trumpet?
It uses a standard trumpet shank and fits standard Bb trumpet receivers. It will not seat correctly in a cornet.
04Does silver plating wear off?
Silver plate wears with years of regular playing, usually at the rim contact point first. Wipe it down after playing and rinse the piece regularly.
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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