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
7C
16.20mm · Medium
3
16.30mm · V.Deep
10½C
15.90mm · 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
3E
16.30mm · Shallow
10¾CW
15.75mm · Medium
7D
16.20mm · Shallow
10½EW
15.90mm · Shallow
5MV
16.25mm · Deep
7E
16.20mm · Shallow
Schilke (93)
13A4a
16.76mm · Shallow
13B
16.77mm · Deep
14A4a
17.09mm · Shallow
14
17.02mm · Medium
14A4
17.09mm · Medium
F1
17.71mm · V.Deep
14B
17.02mm · Shallow
14A4aHeavyweight
17.09mm · Shallow
15B
17.12mm · Shallow
15Heavyweight
17.12mm · Medium
20Heavyweight
17.78mm · Medium
15A4A
17.14mm · Shallow
15A4AHeavyweight
17.14mm · Medium
16C2
17.20mm · Medium
13A4
16.76mm · Medium
13Heavyweight
16.89mm · Medium
14Heavyweight
17.02mm · Medium
16
17.20mm · Medium
18B4
17.52mm · Shallow
F150
17.52mm · V.Deep
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.