Detail 01
.657 inch (16.69 mm) cup diameter
Mid-range in Schilke's standard group. Enough rim for a full tone without the fatigue of a wide diameter.
Product detailSKU #1275776904374
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I in Gold 12 Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke's Standard 12 in gold: a .657 medium cup with a number 3 rim, C backbore and 26 throat. A general-purpose everyday mouthpiece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Daily practice, lessons and concert band across the range
- One mouthpiece covering legit and section playing
- Players who want a medium size rather than an extreme
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players needing a shallow cup for screaming register
- Anyone after the dark weight of a deep D cup
- Players already committed to a much wider or narrower rim
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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26 throat
The standard bore in this line. Balanced resistance, without the free blow of a 24 or the tightness of a 27.
Detail 03
Number 3 rim
Schilke's standard contour: rounded enough for flexibility, defined enough to feel where you sit on it.
Detail 04
C backbore
The all-purpose taper. Keeps the sound open and even instead of pushing bright like an A or open like an X.
Detail 05
Gold finish
A surface choice only. The cup diameter, rim number, throat and backbore are the same as any other 12.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Trumpet shank only. Not a cornet or flugelhorn fit.
- 02Ships as the mouthpiece alone, so add a pouch to avoid rim dings.
- 03Play any mouthpiece change for two weeks before judging it.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How big is the 12 compared to other Schilke models?
It's .657 inch across, a medium size. The 13 and 14 are wider at .665 and .670, while the 11 and 9 are narrower at .653 and .643.
02Is gold worth it over silver?
The dimensions are identical either way. Rim, cup, throat and backbore don't change, so it comes down to which finish you prefer.
03Is the 12 good for a student?
It works fine, with a standard rim, cup and backbore and nothing extreme. Schilke points the 13 at students specifically, with a rounder rim and quicker response.
04Will this help my high notes?
Not by design. The 12 is a medium all-around piece. The shallow A cup models, like the 14A4a, are the ones built for upper-register work.
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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