Schilke 16C4 Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - Silver Plated | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Schilke 16C4 Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece delivers exceptional comfort and endurance through its traditional #4 semi-flat rim design combined with proven 16 series dimensions for enhanced performance. This professional-grade mouthpiece features a 17.2mm diameter with #26 throat and specialized rim contour that provides a more traditional feel and increased endurance, making it an ideal choice for players seeking familiar playing characteristics with extended performance capabilities across diverse musical applications and demanding repertoire.
Product Overview
The 16C4 mouthpiece showcases Schilke's commitment to creating instruments that address specific player needs and preferences, incorporating the proven dimensions of the popular 16 series while adding the enhanced comfort and endurance benefits of the #4 semi-flat rim design. The 17.2mm (0.677") diameter provides excellent balance between projection and control, while the #26 throat ensures reliable response and airflow characteristics for demanding musical passages. This design continues the legacy established by former Chicago Symphony principal trumpet player Renold O. Schilke, whose innovative vision has influenced generations of professional brass performers worldwide.
The #4 semi-flat rim offers a more traditional feel that many players prefer for its familiar comfort and enhanced endurance characteristics during extended playing sessions. This rim design reduces pressure points and provides consistent embouchure support, making it particularly effective for musicians who perform lengthy programs, extended rehearsals, or demanding repertoire that requires sustained playing stamina. The systematic labeling approach developed by Renold Schilke and William Scarlett ensures that players can easily understand how the 16C4 relates to other models in the Standard Series lineup.
Schilke's precision manufacturing and 60+ years of design expertise ensure that the 16C4 delivers consistent performance characteristics and the reliable quality that serious trumpet players demand. The combination of proven 16 series dimensions with the enhanced endurance benefits of the semi-flat rim creates a mouthpiece that serves musicians who need both excellent performance and extended comfort capabilities.
Ideal For
- Professional trumpet players seeking enhanced endurance and traditional feel for extended performance sessions and demanding repertoire
- Musicians performing lengthy programs requiring sustained playing stamina with comfortable, familiar rim characteristics
- Players who prefer traditional semi-flat rim design for consistent embouchure support and reduced pressure points
- Orchestra and wind ensemble musicians needing reliable endurance for demanding classical and contemporary literature
- Advanced students developing stamina and technique with professional-quality equipment that promotes comfortable extended playing
Key Features
Enhanced Endurance Design
Features the specialized #4 semi-flat rim that provides increased endurance capabilities and traditional feel, essential for extended performance sessions and demanding musical programs.
Traditional Rim Comfort
The #4 semi-flat rim design offers familiar, traditional feel that reduces pressure points and provides consistent embouchure support for comfortable extended playing.
Proven 16 Series Dimensions
Incorporates the successful dimensions of the popular 16 series, providing reliable performance characteristics with enhanced rim design for improved comfort and endurance.
Professional Performance Balance
The 17.2mm diameter with #26 throat delivers excellent balance between projection and control while maintaining the endurance benefits of the specialized rim design.
60+ Years Design Heritage
Represents over six decades of innovative mouthpiece design and collaboration with professional trumpet artists, ensuring proven specifications and reliable performance characteristics.
What's Included
- Schilke 16C4 Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - Silver Plated
- Manufacturer warranty information
- Ask us about our professional endurance and comfort trumpet mouthpiece consultation services
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | Standard Series |
| Model | 16C4 |
| Cup Diameter | 0.677" (17.2mm) |
| Rim Design | #4 semi-flat for endurance |
| Throat | #26 |
| Feel | Traditional and comfortable |
| Endurance | Increased capabilities |
| Base Design | Similar to 16 series dimensions |
| Material | Precision-crafted brass |
| Finish | Silver-plated |
| Target Application | Extended performance sessions |
| Comfort | Enhanced embouchure support |
| Heritage | 60+ years of design excellence |
| Development | Professional artist collaboration |
| Manufacturer | Schilke Music Products |
| Part Number | 25 16C4 |
Experience This Endurance-Focused Trumpet Mouthpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to test the Schilke 16C4 Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece and discover how the traditional #4 semi-flat rim design can enhance your endurance and comfort during extended performance sessions. Our knowledgeable brass specialists understand the importance of endurance in trumpet performance and can help you determine if this enhanced comfort configuration matches your playing style and stamina requirements. Visit our showroom to explore our complete selection of professional Schilke trumpet mouthpieces.
