Monette vs Schilke Trombone Mouthpieces
Monette offers 4 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Schilke has 27 models (made in United States). On average, Monette cups measure 25.05mm versus 25.21mm for Schilke. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Monette
Models4
Avg cup25.05mm
Avg throat6.24mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Schilke
Models27
Avg cup25.21mm
Avg throat6.40mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Monette vs Schilke — head-to-head comparisons
- Monette Unity TS6 vs Schilke 45B
- Monette Unity TS6 vs Schilke 53
- Monette Unity TS6 vs Schilke 51D
- Monette Unity TS6 vs Schilke 52E2
- Monette TS6 S1 vs Schilke 45B
- Monette TS6 S1 vs Schilke 53
- Monette TS6 S1 vs Schilke 51D
- Monette TS6 S1 vs Schilke 52E2
- Monette TS11 S1 vs Schilke 45B
- Monette TS11 S1 vs Schilke 53
- Monette TS11 S1 vs Schilke 51D
- Monette TS11 S1 vs Schilke 52E2
All models
Monette (4)
Unity TS6
25.40mm · Medium
TS6 S1
25.40mm · Medium
TS11 S1
24.70mm · Shallow
Unity TS11
24.70mm · Shallow
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 — Monette or Schilke?
Neither brand is universally better. Monette has 4 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 Monette and Schilke trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Monette averages 25.05mm cup diameter with 6.24mm throat. Schilke averages 25.21mm cup diameter with 6.40mm throat.