Symphony Series Tenor & Bass Trombone Mouthpiece
Based on Schilke's standard trombone mouthpiece models, the Symphony Series models have modified rim contours, cup shapes, throats and backbores creating a responsive balance in resistance and blowing freedom along with attack clarity that will appeal to the contemporary trombonist. Schilke Symphony Series mouthpieces continue a tradition in outstanding Schilke workmanship combining old world craftsmanship with the demands of the modern brass player.
Symphony Series 5.1 Rim Comparison = Schilke 51/5G
| Model |
Throat |
Description |
| M5.1 |
K |
A Medium Shallow Cup that provides more brilliance, and projection due to additional high overtones in the sound core. |
| D5.1 |
K |
A Standard cup shape that provides a deeper bottom to the sound core and excellent articulation clarity. Resistance variables are ideal for a principal player. |
| D5.1* |
K |
For a more open feel with additional depth to the sound and greater flexibility, the Standard Cup with tapered throat provides slightly less resistance than the "D" model. |
Symphony Series 5.2 Rim Comparison = 52/4G
| Model |
Throat |
Description |
| M5.2 |
K |
A Medium Shallow Cup that provides more brilliance with a larger rim diameter than the 5.1 models. |
| D5.2 |
K |
A Standard cup shape that provides a deeper bottom to the sound core. |
| D5.2* |
K |
Standard Cup with tapered throat. More open than D5.2 |
Symphony Series 5.3 Rim Comparison = 53/3G
| Model |
Throat |
Description |
| M5.3 |
K |
A Medium Shallow Cup that provides more brilliance with a larger rim diameter than the 5.2 models |
| D5.3 |
K |
A Standard cup shape that provides a deeper bottom to the sound core. |
| D5.3* |
K |
Standard Cup with tapered throat. More open than D5.3 |
Symphony Series 6.0 Rim Comparison = 60/1G
| Model |
Throat |
Description |
| M6.0 |
O |
This deep cup is similar to a standard 59 model yet maintains the rim diameter of a 60. It includes a large Schmidt backbore and more open "O" throat. It is an efficient, even playing mouthpiece that provides brilliance for maximum projection when desired. |
| M6.0d |
5/16" |
The M6.0d features a similar design to the M6.0, but with a more efficient throat size. This is an ideal choice for bass trombones that are exceptionally free blowing, such as bass trombones with dual bore slides. |
| D6.0 |
O |
Slightly more open feel than a standard Schilke 60 while maintaining the same rim diameter. It includes a large Schmidt backbore and more open "O" throat. Maintaining efficiency, this extra large bowl provides more depth to the sound core with clarity and consistency at all dynamic levels. |