Giardinelli vs Schilke Trumpet Mouthpieces
Giardinelli offers 41 trumpet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Schilke has 93 models (made in United States). On average, Giardinelli cups measure 16.52mm versus 17.06mm for Schilke. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Giardinelli
Models41
Avg cup16.52mm
Avg throat—
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Schilke
Models93
Avg cup17.06mm
Avg throat3.71mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Giardinelli vs Schilke — head-to-head comparisons
- Giardinelli 6S vs Schilke 13A4a
- Giardinelli 6S vs Schilke 14A4a
- Giardinelli 6S vs Schilke 13B
- Giardinelli 6S vs Schilke 14A4aHeavyweight
- Giardinelli 6M vs Schilke 13A4a
- Giardinelli 6M vs Schilke 14A4a
- Giardinelli 6M vs Schilke 13B
- Giardinelli 6M vs Schilke 14A4aHeavyweight
- Giardinelli 10S vs Schilke 13A4a
- Giardinelli 10S vs Schilke 14A4a
- Giardinelli 10S vs Schilke 13B
- Giardinelli 10S vs Schilke 14A4aHeavyweight
All models
Giardinelli (41)
6S
16.70mm · Shallow
6M
16.70mm · Medium
10S
16.00mm · Shallow
10M
16.00mm · Medium
10VS
16.00mm · Shallow
3VM
17.00mm · Medium
1B
17.50mm · V.Deep
7M
16.50mm · Medium
7VM
16.50mm · Medium
6B
16.70mm · V.Deep
7S
16.50mm · Shallow
6VM
16.70mm · Medium
6V
16.70mm · V.Deep
7B
16.50mm · V.Deep
7V
16.50mm · V.Deep
1V
17.50mm · V.Deep
6VS
16.70mm · Shallow
7VS
16.50mm · Shallow
10VM
16.00mm · Medium
10C
16.00mm · Deep
Schilke (93)
13A4a
16.76mm · Shallow
14A4a
17.09mm · Shallow
13B
16.77mm · Deep
14A4aHeavyweight
17.09mm · Shallow
14A4
17.09mm · Medium
12A4
16.71mm · Medium
14
17.02mm · Medium
18B4
17.52mm · Shallow
20Heavyweight
17.78mm · Medium
15A4A
17.14mm · Shallow
16
17.20mm · Medium
16C2
17.20mm · Medium
F1
17.71mm · V.Deep
12B4
16.71mm · Medium
13Heavyweight
16.89mm · Medium
15A4AHeavyweight
17.14mm · Medium
15B
17.12mm · Shallow
15Heavyweight
17.12mm · Medium
16C4Heavyweight
17.20mm · Medium
14B
17.02mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trumpet mouthpieces — Giardinelli or Schilke?
Neither brand is universally better. Giardinelli has 41 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 Giardinelli and Schilke trumpet mouthpieces compare in size?
Giardinelli averages 16.52mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Schilke averages 17.06mm cup diameter with 3.71mm throat.