Detail 01
.698 inch cup diameter
Near the top of Schilke's range. More lip vibrates, so tone gets bigger, but endurance costs go up.
Product detailSKU #1275776904572
SchilkeStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group II in Gold 20D2d Gold
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The Korena take
Schilke 20D2d trumpet mouthpiece, gold plated. Large .698-inch cup with a deep D cup and open d-backbore, for a developed, strong embouchure.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Symphonic and big-band players who want maximum volume of sound
- Strong embouchures that flood a smaller cup
- Model 20 players wanting more depth and a rounder rim
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and screamer work — the deep cup fights the upper register
- Students; a .698-inch diameter is a lot to control
- Players who need resistance to push against
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
D cup
Deeper than the standard model 20 cup. Adds warmth and low-end body, at some cost to brilliance.
Detail 03
d-backbore
A larger backbore than standard. Air moves more freely, so the piece blows open and takes more air to fill.
Detail 04
26 throat
Schilke's standard throat. Resistance here is normal; the open feel of this piece comes from the backbore, not the throat.
Detail 05
Number 2 semi-round rim
Rounder and narrower than a semi-flat rim. Better slotting and flexibility, less cushion for long sessions.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Feels a little softer and warmer on the lip than silver, and avoids the reaction some players get from silver.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Big cup and open backbore both demand air — expect a real adjustment period
- 02Sold as a single mouthpiece; no pouch or brush included
- 03Rim diameter this large can undo your high register for a few weeks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this different from the plain Schilke 20?
Very close in rim diameter — .698 versus .700 inch. The 20D2d adds a deeper D cup, a number 2 semi-round rim, and a larger d-backbore, so it plays darker and more open.
02Is this a lead mouthpiece?
No. The deep cup and large diameter are built for volume and body. For lead playing, a shallower cup in a smaller diameter is the usual choice.
03Will it make my high register harder?
Likely, at first. A large diameter with a deep cup takes more air and more embouchure strength. Players moving up in size usually lose range before regaining it.
04What does the semi-round number 2 rim feel like?
Narrower and rounder than a semi-flat rim. It grips less and lets you move between registers more freely, but gives less support on long sessions.
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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