Detail 01
.677" cup diameter
Medium-large rim. Enough surface for a comfortable seat, so you are not squeezing into a small piece for high notes.
Product detailSKU #1275776904908
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group II in Gold 16B4 Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Schilke 16B4 trumpet mouthpiece. Medium-large rim with a shallow cup, for players who want brightness and projection without dropping rim size.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead and commercial playing that needs upper-register endurance
- Eb trumpet, where the shallow cup pairs with a full rim size
- Players moving off a deep cup but unwilling to shrink the rim
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Orchestral and symphonic work needing a dark, broad sound
- Beginners, who do better on a medium C cup
- Players chasing warmth on flugelhorn or cornet parts
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
B cup (medium-shallow)
Less cup volume than a C cup. Brighter, more cutting sound and more resistance to push against up high.
Detail 03
#4 semi-flat rim
Flatter, wider contact patch. Spreads pressure across the lip and helps endurance on long sets.
Detail 04
26 throat
Schilke's standard throat. Keeps the blow familiar if you are coming from another Schilke 16.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Slicker on the lip than silver and non-reactive, so it suits players whose skin reacts to silver.
Detail 06
Group II pricing
The cost is the gold plating, not a different cup design. Silver 16B4 plays the same.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No pouch or brush included.
- 02Gold plating wears through with heavy use and cannot be spot-repaired.
- 03Coming off a 16C4, expect a brighter, more resistant blow to adjust to.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is the 16B4 different from the 16C4?
Same rim diameter and same #4 semi-flat rim. The B cup is shallower, so it gives more resistance and a brighter sound than the C cup.
02Is gold plating worth the extra cost?
It plays the same as silver. Gold feels slicker on the lip and does not react with skin, which matters if silver irritates you. Otherwise it is preference.
03Is this a lead mouthpiece?
It leans that way. The shallow B cup and added resistance favor projection and the upper register, but the medium-large rim keeps it usable across a full set.
04Can I use it on Eb trumpet?
Yes. That is one of its intended uses, for players who want a bigger rim diameter on Eb than typical small-bore Eb mouthpieces offer.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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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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