Schilke vs Yamaha Trombone Mouthpieces
Schilke offers 27 trombone mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 37 models (made in Japan). On average, Schilke cups measure 25.21mm versus 25.69mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Schilke
Models27
Avg cup25.21mm
Avg throat6.40mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models37
Avg cup25.69mm
Avg throat6.75mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Schilke vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Schilke 53 vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Schilke 53 vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Schilke 53 vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Schilke 53 vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Schilke 51D vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Schilke 51D vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Schilke 51D vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Schilke 51D vs Yamaha SL-48L
- Schilke 52D vs Yamaha SL-48DL
- Schilke 52D vs Yamaha SL-48S-GP
- Schilke 52D vs Yamaha SL-YEO-S
- Schilke 52D vs Yamaha SL-48L
All models
Schilke (27)
53
26.24mm · Medium
51D
25.55mm · Medium
52D
25.78mm · Deep
45B
24.30mm · Medium
60
29.03mm · Medium
45
24.38mm · Medium
50
25.40mm · Medium
51
25.63mm · Medium
52E2
25.91mm · V.Deep
43A
23.57mm · Medium
42
23.22mm · Medium
46
24.54mm · Medium
46D
24.76mm · Medium
47B
24.87mm · Medium
47C4
25.10mm · Medium
59
28.52mm · Deep
44E4
24.28mm · V.Deep
47
24.99mm · Medium
50C4
25.40mm · Deep
51B
25.63mm · Medium
Yamaha (37)
SL-48DL
25.25mm · Deep
SL-48S-GP
25.25mm · Medium
SL-YEO-S
28.72mm · Deep
SL-48L
25.25mm · Medium
SL-48L-GP
25.25mm · Medium
SL-48DS
25.25mm · Deep
SL-51BL
25.23mm · Shallow
SL-46BS
24.58mm · Shallow
SL-46C2S
24.59mm · Medium
SL-51BS
25.23mm · Shallow
SL-53L
25.91mm · Medium
BL-58L
26.84mm · Medium
BL-60BL
27.83mm · Shallow
SL-45C2S-GP
24.26mm · Medium
SL-47L
24.98mm · Medium
SL-48AS
25.25mm · V.Shallow
SL-52L
25.65mm · Medium
SL-LANDGREN-GP
25.11mm · Medium
SL-LANDGREN-S
25.11mm · Medium
BL-60L
28.25mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Schilke or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Schilke has 27 models and Yamaha has 37. 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 Schilke and Yamaha trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Schilke averages 25.21mm cup diameter with 6.40mm throat. Yamaha averages 25.69mm cup diameter with 6.75mm throat.