Schilke 13A4a vs Warburton 5SV

The Schilke 13A4a has a wider cup diameter, the Schilke 13A4a features a deeper cup.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Schilke 13A4a
    • Trumpet
    Cup diameter16.76 mm / 0.6598 in
    Cup depthShallow
    Rim width
    Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
    Backbore27
    Finish
    Material
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Warburton 5SV
      Silver plate · Trumpet
      Lead
      Cup diameter16.20 mm / 0.6378 in
      Cup depthVery shallow
      Rim width6.40 mm / 0.2520 in
      Throat diameter3.66 mm / 0.1441 in
      Backbore
      FinishSilver plate
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎺Lead / commercial — shallow cup for brightness and range

      Cup Diameter

      The Schilke 13A4a has a cup diameter of 16.76 mm / 0.6598 in compared to 16.20 mm / 0.6378 in on the Warburton 5SV — a difference of 0.56 mm / 0.0220 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Schilke 13A4a has a shallow cup while the Warburton 5SV has a very shallow 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 / 0.1441 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.

      Finish

      The Schilke 13A4a is listed as unspecified, and the Warburton 5SV as Silver plate. Finish mainly changes lip feel, tarnish resistance, and appearance rather than cup geometry.

      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.

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