Bach vs Schilke Trumpet Mouthpieces
Bach offers 103 trumpet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Schilke has 93 models (made in United States). On average, Bach cups measure 16.21mm versus 17.06mm for Schilke. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bach
Models103
Avg cup16.21mm
Avg throat3.68mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Schilke
Models93
Avg cup17.06mm
Avg throat3.71mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Bach vs Schilke — head-to-head comparisons
All models
Bach (103)
3C
16.30mm · Medium
1½C
17.00mm · Medium
1
17.50mm · V.Deep
5C
16.25mm · Medium
1¼C
17.00mm · Medium
10½C
15.90mm · Medium
3
16.30mm · V.Deep
7C
16.20mm · Medium
5B
16.25mm · Deep
1C
17.00mm · Medium
10
16.00mm · V.Deep
3D
16.30mm · Shallow
7
16.20mm · V.Deep
7EW
16.20mm · Shallow
10¾CW
15.75mm · Medium
Mega Tone 5B
16.25mm · Deep
10½CW
15.90mm · Medium
10½EW
15.90mm · Shallow
3B
16.30mm · Deep
3CW
16.30mm · Medium
Schilke (93)
13A4a
16.76mm · Shallow
13B
16.77mm · Deep
14
17.02mm · Medium
14A4
17.09mm · Medium
F1
17.71mm · V.Deep
14B
17.02mm · Shallow
20Heavyweight
17.78mm · Medium
14A4a
17.09mm · Shallow
12A4A
16.71mm · Shallow
13A4aHeavyweight
16.76mm · Shallow
13A4Z
16.76mm · Shallow
15Heavyweight
17.12mm · Medium
18B4
17.52mm · Shallow
14A4aHeavyweight
17.09mm · Shallow
15A4AHeavyweight
17.14mm · Medium
12
16.69mm · Medium
13A4
16.76mm · Medium
13D4
16.89mm · Medium
13Heavyweight
16.89mm · Medium
15A4A
17.14mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trumpet mouthpieces — Bach or Schilke?
Neither brand is universally better. Bach has 103 models and Schilke has 93. 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 Bach and Schilke trumpet mouthpieces compare in size?
Bach averages 16.21mm cup diameter with 3.68mm throat. Schilke averages 17.06mm cup diameter with 3.71mm throat.