Schilke 17 Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - Silver Plated | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Schilke 17 Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece delivers exceptional versatility through its expertly balanced medium characteristics, representing an excellent medium to large diameter mouthpiece that provides optimal compromise for diverse musical applications. This professional-grade mouthpiece features a 17.33mm diameter with #26 throat, incorporating over 60 years of innovative design expertise and collaboration with trumpet artists from the 1950s and early 1960s, making it an ideal choice for players seeking reliable performance across multiple musical styles and performance contexts.
Product Overview
The 17 mouthpiece showcases Schilke's commitment to creating versatile instruments that excel across diverse musical applications through careful balance of medium characteristics, incorporating a 17.33mm (0.682") diameter that provides optimal airflow and projection for players seeking medium to large diameter benefits. The #26 throat ensures excellent control and response while maintaining the projection capabilities needed for various musical demands, while the balanced specifications create acoustic properties that adapt well to different musical styles and ensemble settings. 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 systematic labeling approach developed by Renold Schilke and William Scarlett ensures that players can easily understand how the 17 relates to other models in the Standard Series lineup. The "17" designation represents a compromise of all medium characteristics, providing the balanced performance that makes this mouthpiece an excellent choice for musicians who need reliable equipment that performs consistently across orchestral, jazz, commercial, and educational applications. This mouthpiece was developed through collaboration with trumpet artists and colleagues of Renold Schilke, ensuring that the specifications meet the real-world demands of professional performance.
Schilke's precision manufacturing and 60+ years of design expertise ensure that the 17 delivers consistent performance characteristics and the reliable quality that serious trumpet players demand. The medium to large diameter creates acoustic properties that provide excellent versatility while maintaining the musical sensitivity and control that professional musicians require for expressive performance across diverse musical contexts.
Ideal For
- Professional trumpet players seeking versatile medium to large diameter mouthpieces for diverse musical applications and performance styles
- Musicians performing across multiple genres requiring reliable equipment that adapts well to orchestral, jazz, commercial, and educational contexts
- Players seeking balanced medium characteristics that provide optimal compromise between projection and control for various musical demands
- Music educators and performers needing dependable equipment for teaching, rehearsal, and concert performance across different musical styles
- Advanced students developing comprehensive technique with professional-quality equipment that serves multiple musical applications
Key Features
Balanced Medium Characteristics
Represents a compromise of all medium characteristics, providing optimal balance between projection, control, and versatility for diverse musical applications and performance styles.
Medium to Large Diameter Design
The 17.33mm diameter offers excellent medium to large diameter benefits, providing enhanced projection while maintaining comfortable playability and reliable control characteristics.
Versatile Performance Capabilities
Specifically engineered as an excellent medium to large diameter mouthpiece that adapts well to various musical styles, ensemble settings, and performance demands.
Professional #26 Throat Configuration
The precision-engineered #26 throat provides excellent airflow characteristics and reliable response while maintaining the balanced performance that defines this mouthpiece.
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 17 Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - Silver Plated
- Manufacturer warranty information
- Ask us about our professional versatile trumpet mouthpiece consultation services
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | Standard Series |
| Model | 17 |
| Cup Diameter | 0.682" (17.33mm) |
| Cup Size | Medium to large diameter |
| Throat | #26 |
| Design Philosophy | Compromise of medium characteristics |
| Versatility | Excellent all-around performance |
| Material | Precision-crafted brass |
| Finish | Silver-plated |
| Target Application | Diverse musical styles |
| Balance | Optimal medium characteristics |
| Heritage | 60+ years of design excellence |
| Development | Professional artist collaboration |
| Manufacturer | Schilke Music Products |
| Part Number | 25 17 |
Experience This Versatile Trumpet Mouthpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to test the Schilke 17 Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece and discover how the balanced medium characteristics can deliver excellent versatile performance across diverse musical applications. Our knowledgeable brass specialists understand the importance of balanced mouthpiece design and can help you determine if this medium to large diameter configuration matches your versatility needs and musical requirements. Visit our showroom to explore our complete selection of professional Schilke trumpet mouthpieces.
