Monette Vintage D4 FL vs Schilke 11AX
The Schilke 11AX has a wider cup diameter, the Monette Vintage D4 FL features a deeper cup.
Mouthpiece A
Monette Vintage D4 FL
• Trumpet
Cup diameter16.20 mm
Cup depthDeep
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
vs
Mouthpiece B
Schilke 11AX
• Trumpet
Cup diameter16.51 mm
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.66 mm
Backbore27
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
All-round versatile — balanced cup for general playing
Cup Diameter
The Schilke 11AX has a cup diameter of 16.51 mm compared to 16.20 mm on the Monette Vintage D4 FL — a difference of +0.31 mm. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Monette Vintage D4 FL has a deep cup while the Schilke 11AX has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
Throat diameters are essentially identical at 3.66 mm, so resistance feel will be comparable.
Which is better?
Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.