Conn vs Schilke Trombone Mouthpieces
Conn offers 19 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Schilke has 27 models (made in United States). Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Conn
Models19
Avg cup—
Avg throat—
Common styleGeneral
CountryUnited States
vs
Schilke
Models27
Avg cup25.21mm
Avg throat6.40mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Conn vs Schilke — head-to-head comparisons
- Conn Connstellation 7CW vs Schilke 45B
- Conn Connstellation 7CW vs Schilke 53
- Conn Connstellation 7CW vs Schilke 51D
- Conn Connstellation 7CW vs Schilke 52E2
- Conn Precision 1 vs Schilke 45B
- Conn Precision 1 vs Schilke 53
- Conn Precision 1 vs Schilke 51D
- Conn Precision 1 vs Schilke 52E2
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Schilke 45B
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Schilke 53
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Schilke 51D
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Schilke 52E2
All models
Conn (19)
Connstellation 7CW
· — · General
Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Connstellation 7BN
· V.Deep · General
Precision 3A
· — · General
Connstellation 7CN
· — · General
Precision 3
· — · General
Connstellation 5BN
· V.Deep · General
Connstellation 5CN
· — · General
Imp. Precision 3
· — · General
Imp. Precision 3A
· — · General
Imp. Precision 5
· V.Deep · General
Precision 2
· Deep · Lead
Connstellation 9BN
· V.Deep · General
Imp. Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 2
· Deep · Lead
Imp. Precision 4
· — · Orchestral
Simone Mantia 10
· — · Orchestral
Simone Mantia 11
· — · General
Precision 4
· — · Orchestral
Schilke (27)
45B
24.30mm · Medium
53
26.24mm · Medium
51D
25.55mm · Medium
52E2
25.91mm · V.Deep
46D
24.76mm · Medium
52D
25.78mm · Deep
45
24.38mm · Medium
50
25.40mm · Medium
51
25.63mm · Medium
60
29.03mm · Medium
59
28.52mm · Deep
43A
23.57mm · Medium
58
27.68mm · Medium
46
24.54mm · Medium
47B
24.87mm · Medium
47C4
25.10mm · Medium
50C4
25.40mm · Deep
57
26.52mm · Medium
40
22.53mm · Medium
42
23.22mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Conn or Schilke?
Neither brand is universally better. Conn has 19 models and Schilke has 27. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Conn and Schilke trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Conn averages N/Amm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Schilke averages 25.21mm cup diameter with 6.40mm throat.