Curry vs Schilke Trombone Mouthpieces
Curry offers 45 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Schilke has 27 models (made in United States). On average, Curry cups measure 26.26mm versus 25.21mm for Schilke. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Curry
Models45
Avg cup26.26mm
Avg throat6.79mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Schilke
Models27
Avg cup25.21mm
Avg throat6.40mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Curry vs Schilke — head-to-head comparisons
- Curry 1.5G Large Shank vs Schilke 53
- Curry 1.5G Large Shank vs Schilke 51D
- Curry 1.5G Large Shank vs Schilke 52D
- Curry 1.5G Large Shank vs Schilke 45B
- Curry 11S vs Schilke 53
- Curry 11S vs Schilke 51D
- Curry 11S vs Schilke 52D
- Curry 11S vs Schilke 45B
- Curry 12C vs Schilke 53
- Curry 12C vs Schilke 51D
- Curry 12C vs Schilke 52D
- Curry 12C vs Schilke 45B
All models
Curry (45)
1.5G Large Shank
28.02mm · Deep
11S
24.49mm · Shallow
12C
24.23mm · Medium
4M Small Shank
25.73mm · Medium
5M Large Shank
25.55mm · Medium
60X Large Shank
28.85mm · V.Deep
11C
24.49mm · Medium
4M Large Shank
25.73mm · Medium
1.25G Small Shank
28.19mm · Deep
2D Small Shank
27.46mm · V.Deep
5G Small Shank
25.55mm · Deep
6D Large Shank
25.10mm · V.Deep
1.25G Large Shank
28.19mm · Deep
1.25M Large Shank
28.19mm · Medium
1.5D Large Shank
28.02mm · V.Deep
1.5G Small Shank
28.02mm · Deep
1.5M Large Shank
28.02mm · Medium
12M
24.23mm · Medium
1D Large Shank
28.45mm · V.Deep
1G Large Shank
28.45mm · Deep
Schilke (27)
53
26.24mm · Medium
51D
25.55mm · Medium
52D
25.78mm · Deep
45B
24.30mm · Medium
45
24.38mm · Medium
50
25.40mm · Medium
51
25.63mm · Medium
52E2
25.91mm · V.Deep
60
29.03mm · Medium
43A
23.57mm · Medium
42
23.22mm · Medium
46
24.54mm · Medium
46D
24.76mm · Medium
47C4
25.10mm · Medium
44E4
24.28mm · V.Deep
47
24.99mm · Medium
47B
24.87mm · Medium
50C4
25.40mm · Deep
51B
25.63mm · Medium
58
27.68mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Curry or Schilke?
Neither brand is universally better. Curry has 45 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 Curry and Schilke trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Curry averages 26.26mm cup diameter with 6.79mm throat. Schilke averages 25.21mm cup diameter with 6.40mm throat.