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Schilke's Standard Series 14A4a Trumpet Mouthpiece opens up a world of expressive possibilities for trumpeters seeking an unparalleled experience. The 14A4a is a shallow "A" cup mouthpiece with a semi-flat rim designed to produce a clean-cutting brightness with lush overtones. Its tight backbore increases the instrument's brilliance while offering greater control over your playing. Since 1956, Schilke Music Products has met the needs of trumpeters worldwide thanks to their innovative designs and impeccable quality — the 14A4a continues this tradition with exceptional results.
The shallow cup depth and semi-flat rim of the 14A4a are tailored for trumpeters who want to unleash their instrument's full upper-register potential. This specialized design produces a dazzling high register performance with nuanced control over technique and tone. Whether you're playing lead, soloing, or navigating intricate passages, the 14A4a gives you the flexibility and responsiveness to make the trumpet truly sing.
The expressive capability of the 14A4a resides in its tight "a" backbore, which increases the trumpet's brilliance while offering players heightened control. The backbore's tapered shape focuses the instrument's response, allowing for faster air speed and a cleaner attack. This level of control means you can shape each note with precision, exploring a wider range of articulations and dynamics. The backbore of the 14A4a also enhances projection, enabling a robust yet focused tone that cuts through ensembles.
For over 60 years, Schilke Music Products has crafted innovative, high-quality brass instruments and accessories for performers worldwide. The Standard Series 14A4a Trumpet Mouthpiece continues this tradition, meeting a trumpeter's needs for a specialized mouthpiece that unleashes the instrument's upper register. Experience for yourself Schilke's heritage of excellence.
- Available sizes: 5A4, 6A4a, 7B4, 8A4, 8E2, 9, 9C4, 10A4a, 10A4, 10B4, 11A, 11Ax, 11C2, 11, 11D4, 1E, 12A4a, 12A4, 12B4, 12, 13A4a, 13B, 13, 13C4, 13D4, 14A4a, 14A4, 14A4x, 14B, 14C2, 14
- Model number: The model number references 4 areas—Cup Diameter, Cup Volume, Rim Contour, and Backbore
- Cup Diameter: Smallest numbers are the smallest diameter; diameter sizes increases as the number increases Cup Volume: A—Small, shallow; B—Medium Small; C—Standard, medium; D—Medium Large; E—Large
- Rim Contour: 1—Roundest; 2—Semi-Round; 3—Standard; 4—Semi-Flat; 5—Flattest
- Backbore: a—Tight; b—Straight, slightly more open; c—Standard; d—Medium-Large, slightly curved out; e—Large; x—Piccolo, Extra Large
- Finish: Silver plate
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• 5A4: 15.84 mm, .624" cup diameter; 26 throat. Small cup diameter which aids upper register. Popular for use as a piccolo trumpet mouthpiece.
- • 6A4a: 15.99 mm, .630" cup diameter; 27 throat. Shallow A cup with cushion number 4 rim for extreme high register work.
- • 7B4: 16.08 mm, .633" cup diameter; 26 throat. Excellent for the player with thin lips. Number 4 rim provides good endurance with a brilliant tone.
- • 8 mmA4: 16.25 mm, .640" cup diameter; 26 throat. The slightly funnel-shape cup at the entrance to the throat provides a good tone and the number 4 semi-flat rim gives superior endurance.
- • 8 mmE2: 16.15 mm, .636" cup diameter; 26 throat. The deep funnel-shaped cup provides a smooth tone and is very flexible in all registers. Recommended for cornet players
- • 9: 16.33 mm, .643" cup diameter; 26 throat. Standard characteristics allow for a full penetrating tone quality.
- • 9C4: 16.36 mm, .644 in cup diameter; 26 throat. Like the 9 mouthpiece, however the 4 semi-flat rim provides excellent endurance.
- • 10A4a: 16.43 mm, .647" cup diameter; 27 throat. The combination of the shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore assists with upper register work.
- • 10A4: 16.43 mm, .647" cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 10A4a but with a standard c-backbore, which offers less resistance.
- • 10B4: 16.43 mm, .643" cup diameter; 26 throat. A medium-small funnel-shaped B cup offers both a quality sound and support in the register.
- • 11A: 16.51 mm, .650" cup diameter; 26 throat. This rim size and contour is similar to the model 11 mouthpiece, but with a shallower A cup.
- • 11AX: 16.51 mm, .650" cup diameter; 27 throat. This model was developed for the Schilke piccolo trumpets. The x-backbore improves the ease of playing and opens up the sound on a piccolo trumpet.
- • 11C2: 16.51 mm, .650" cup diameter; 26 throat. Similar to the model 11 featuring a slightly rounded number 2 rim contour.
- • 11: 16.53 mm, .653" cup diameter; 26 throat. A superior mouthpiece with standard characteristics for a free-blowing mouthpiece.
- • 11D4: 16.58 mm, .653" cup diameter; 26 throat. Slightly deeper than the model 11 with a number 4 semi-flat rim, which provides a definite cushion feel for endurance.
- • 11E: 16.58 mm, .653" cup diameter; 26 throat. The large funnel-shaped cup encourages a big round tone, ideal for cornet.
- • 12A4a: 16.71 mm, .658" cup diameter; 27 throat. Similar to the 12B4, but with a shallow A cup and tight a-backbore, which adds both endurance and range.
- • 12A4: 16.71 mm, .658" cup diameter; 27 throat. This mouthpiece is the same as a 12A4a, but with a standard c-backbore.
- • 12B4: 16.71 mm, .658" cup diameter; 26 throat. This medium-small conical B cup provides a full tone and the number 4 semi-flat rim allows for more endurance.
- • 12: 16.69 mm, .657" cup diameter; 26 throat. A traditional medium size mouthpiece that includes a number 3 standard rim and c-backbore, which allows the player a full spectrum of sound.
- • 13A4a: 16.76 mm, .660" cup diameter; 27 throat. The shallow A cup, semi-flat number 4 rim and tight a-backbore creates an ideal lead mouthpiece.
- • 13A4: 16.76 mm, .660" cup diameter; 27 throat. Same as the 13A4a, but with a standard c-backbore which allows a free-blowing feel.
- • 13B: 16.77 mm, .660" cup diameter; 26 throat. This mouthpiece has a B cup that is slightly deeper than the 13A4 and also offers a narrower round rim.
- • 13: 16.8 mm9mm, .665" cup diameter; 26 throat. Ideal choice for a student or developing player with standard number 3 rim contour. The rounder rim provides increased flexibility and quick response. The C cup offers volume for tone.
