Detail 01
.643 inch cup diameter
Near the small end of Group I, which runs .624 to .673. Noticeably tighter than the common .665 to .673 sizes.
Product detailSKU #1275776904349
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I in Gold 9 Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 9 in gold, a small-diameter trumpet mouthpiece at .643 inch with a 26 throat and standard cup, rim and backbore, for a full, penetrating tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who find .670-inch rims too wide under the lip
- Trumpeters wanting a focused, penetrating sound rather than a broad one
- Smaller aperture embouchures needing a tighter rim to seat cleanly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the volume of sound a large diameter gives
- Lead work needing a shallow A cup and tight a-backbore
- Anyone whose current rim is .670 or larger
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
Standard cup, rim and backbore
No lettered variation. Tone and feel come from the diameter itself rather than a shallow cup or semi-flat rim.
Detail 03
26 throat
Schilke's standard drill. The 27 throat appears on the shallow A-cup models built for upper register work.
Detail 04
Group I designation
Group I is the smaller half of the Standard Series, ending at .673. Group II starts at .674 and runs to .720.
Detail 05
Number 3 standard rim contour
The baseline rounder contour used across the plain-numbered models. Rounder rims favor flexibility over the endurance of a semi-flat 4.
Detail 06
Gold finish
Changes the contact surface only. Cup diameter, rim contour, throat and backbore are the same as the model 9 in any finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No pouch or case included.
- 02Dropping to a smaller diameter changes endurance; allow weeks before judging it.
- 03The 9C4 is the same size with a semi-flat rim if endurance is the concern.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Schilke 9 too small for regular playing?
At .643 inch it is a small diameter, well below the .665 to .673 sizes most players use. It suits a smaller aperture; larger embouchures will feel pinched.
02What is the difference between the 9 and the 9C4?
The 9C4 has essentially the same .644 cup diameter and 26 throat, but adds a number 4 semi-flat rim for more endurance.
03Will this help my high register?
It is a standard cup and backbore, not a lead piece. The shallow A-cup models like the 10A4a or 13A4a use a tight a-backbore for upper register work.
04What does Group I mean on the box?
It is Schilke's smaller Standard Series diameter range, .624 through .673 inch. Group II covers .674 through .720.
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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