Which has a bigger cup — Schilke 40 or Schilke 44E4?

The Schilke 44E4 has a cup diameter of 24.28 mm / 0.9559 in compared to 22.53 mm / 0.8870 in on the Schilke 40 — a difference of 1.75 mm / 0.0689 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Schilke 40 and Schilke 44E4?

The Schilke 44E4 has a very deep cup while the Schilke 40 has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

Schilke 40 vs Schilke 44E4

Name: Schilke 44E4
Brand: Schilke

The Schilke 44E4 has a wider cup diameter, the Schilke 44E4 features a deeper cup.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

The narrowest point at the bottom of the cup. Affects resistance, volume, and tone color.

Mouthpiece A

Schilke 40

• Trombone

Throat diameter5.95 mm / 0.2343 in

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Schilke 44E4

• Trombone

Throat diameter5.95 mm / 0.2343 in

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Throat Diameter

Throat diameters are essentially identical at 5.95 mm / 0.2343 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.

Which is better?

Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.

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Schilke 40 vs Schilke 44E4

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