Detail 01
.690 inch cup diameter
Sits in Schilke's Group II range, which starts at .674. More lip inside the rim, more air, more sound.
Product detailSKU #1275776904337
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group II in Gold 18 Gold
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 18 in gold, a large-diameter trumpet mouthpiece at .690 inch with a 26 throat. For players with a developed embouchure wanting a rich, brilliant tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players moving up from a .670-ish rim wanting more cup diameter
- Trumpeters who want brilliance and volume without a shallow cup
- Section players needing a broad, rich sound with center
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Developing players still building embouchure strength on smaller rims
- Lead work needing a shallow A cup and tight backbore
- Anyone wanting the heavier blank of the Heavyweight series
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
Rim high point near the center
Contact point sits inward, so the 18 feels smaller under the lip than .690 suggests. Easier jump from a mid-size rim.
Detail 03
26 throat
Schilke's standard throat across most of this line. Only the shallow A-cup models use the smaller 27 drill.
Detail 04
Standard cup, rim and backbore
No shallow-cup or semi-flat-rim variation. The tone comes from diameter and cup depth, not a specialty profile.
Detail 05
Gold finish
Cosmetic and contact-surface difference only. Rim and cup dimensions are identical to the same model in Schilke's other finish.
Detail 06
Group II designation
Group II is the larger-diameter half of the Standard Series, .674 to .720. Group I tops out at .673.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No case, pouch, or instrument included.
- 02Check the model number stamped on your current piece before ordering.
- 03A new rim diameter takes weeks of playing before endurance settles.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Schilke 18 too big for a college player?
At .690 inch it is a large diameter, but the rim's inward high point makes it feel smaller. Players with a settled embouchure handle it; those still building strength usually should not.
02What is the difference between the 18 and the 18C3D?
Same .690 cup diameter and 26 throat. The 18C3D adds a larger d-backbore, which produces a bigger, more teutonic tone.
03What does the 26 throat mean?
It is the throat drill size, standard across most of this Schilke line. The shallow A-cup models like the 15A4a use a 27 instead.
04Does the gold finish change how it plays?
The cup, rim contour, throat and backbore are the same as the model 18 in any finish. The finish changes the surface against your lips, not the dimensions.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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