Schilke vs Yamaha Trumpet Mouthpieces
Schilke offers 93 trumpet mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 44 models (made in Japan). On average, Schilke cups measure 17.06mm versus 16.70mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Schilke
Models93
Avg cup17.06mm
Avg throat3.71mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models44
Avg cup16.70mm
Avg throat3.68mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Schilke vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Schilke 13A4a vs Yamaha TR-14B4
- Schilke 13A4a vs Yamaha TR-14B4-GP
- Schilke 13A4a vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-JAZZ
- Schilke 13A4a vs Yamaha TR-14C4
- Schilke 13B vs Yamaha TR-14B4
- Schilke 13B vs Yamaha TR-14B4-GP
- Schilke 13B vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-JAZZ
- Schilke 13B vs Yamaha TR-14C4
- Schilke 14 vs Yamaha TR-14B4
- Schilke 14 vs Yamaha TR-14B4-GP
- Schilke 14 vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-JAZZ
- Schilke 14 vs Yamaha TR-14C4
All models
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
13A4aHeavyweight
16.76mm · Shallow
13A4Z
16.76mm · Shallow
14A4a
17.09mm · Shallow
14A4aHeavyweight
17.09mm · Shallow
12A4A
16.71mm · Shallow
13A4
16.76mm · Medium
13Heavyweight
16.89mm · Medium
15Heavyweight
17.12mm · Medium
18B4
17.52mm · Shallow
12
16.69mm · Medium
13D4
16.89mm · Medium
15A4A
17.14mm · Shallow
15A4AHeavyweight
17.14mm · Medium
Yamaha (44)
TR-14B4
16.85mm · Shallow
TR-14B4-GP
16.85mm · Shallow
TR-SHEW-JAZZ
16.85mm · Medium
TR-14C4
16.88mm · Medium
TR-16C4
17.00mm · Medium
TR-14A4a
16.68mm · V.Shallow
TR-11B4
16.46mm · Shallow
TR-16C4-GP
17.00mm · Medium
TR-SHEW-LEAD
16.54mm · V.Shallow
TR-13C4
16.50mm · Medium
TR-MG
17.30mm · Shallow
TR-14D4
16.80mm · Deep
TR-14E4
16.84mm · V.Deep
TR-16E4
17.14mm · V.Deep
TR-VIZZUTTI
16.67mm · V.Shallow
TR-15B4
16.96mm · Shallow
TR-7A4
16.24mm · V.Shallow
TR-11B4-GP
16.46mm · Shallow
TR-13B4
16.63mm · Shallow
TR-14C4-GP
16.88mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trumpet mouthpieces — Schilke or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Schilke has 93 models and Yamaha has 44. 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 trumpet mouthpieces compare in size?
Schilke averages 17.06mm cup diameter with 3.71mm throat. Yamaha averages 16.70mm cup diameter with 3.68mm throat.