Trumpet Mouthpieces
Model Number System
Lineup
Standard Series
Model No. | Rim Inner Diameter (mm) | Throat (mm) |
Characteristics |
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TR-5A4 | 15.90 | 3.65 | Extremely small inner rim diameter. Flat and wide. Small cup volume. Ideal for lead trumpet. |
TR-6A4a | 15.90 | 3.65 | Very shallow cup for easy high notes. Good for big-band type lead trumpet. |
TR-7A4 | 16.24 | 3.65 | Relatively small inner rim diameter, but still flexible. Perfect for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
TR-7B4 | 16.08 | 3.72 | Relatively large throat diameter with a sharp shoulder. Bright sound with easy high notes. |
TR-8C4 | 16.19 | 3.65 | Good for all-around playing, including solos. Combines an extended high range with rich lows. |
TR-9C4 | 16.28 | 3.65 | Somewhere between the 8C4 and 11C4, affording easy playability over a wide range. Well-defined rim bite for easy blowing and extended endurance. |
TR-11A4 | 16.46 | 3.65 | Medium rim diameter with a shallow cup for easy high notes. Ideal for piccolo trumpet and jazz idioms. |
TR-11A5 | 16.38 | 3.65 | Wide rim shallow cup with a slightly large back bore delivers a rich upper range with ease. Well-suited for piccolo trumpet. |
TR-11B4 | 16.46 | 3.65 | A somewhat shallow cup and medium rim for extra endurance. Brilliant tone. Suitable for D, Eb, and piccolo trumpets. |
TR-11 | 16.32 | 3.72 | Relatively large throat with a sharp shoulder. Easy to play over the entire range, with a fairly bright sound. Good for beginners. |
TR-11C4 | 16.46 | 3.65 | Clean bite and well-balanced rim for all-around playing. Standard model for beginners and advanced players. |
TR-13A4a | 16.20 | 3.65 | Relatively flat rim with a shallow cup for fast response. Ideal for piccolo and lead trumpet. |
TR-13B4 | 16.63 | 3.65 | Superb clarity for large ensembles and orchestras. Well-matched to C trumpets. Powerful sound. |
TR-13C4 | 16.50 | 3.65 | Medium rim diameter and cup volume for allaround playing. Good for ensembles and orchestras. Fairly dark sound. |
TR-14A4a | 16.68 | 3.65 | Fast-response high range and powerful sound. Ideal for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
TR-14B4 | 16.85 | 3.65 | Relatively large rim diameter and shallow cup. Outstanding overall balance for all musical genres. |
TR-14C4 | 16.88 | 3.65 | Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. Popular in ensembles and orchestras. Can produce high volume. |
TR-14D4 | 16.80 | 3.65 | A fairly deep cup with a medium rim. Rich, somewhat dark tone. Well suited to orchestral playing. |
TR-14E4 | 16.84 | 3.88 | The 14B4 rim with a unique cup for a soft tone. For rotary trumpets. Large backbore and throat. |
TR-15B4 | 16.96 | 3.65 | Fairly large rim diameter with a shallower cup than the 15C4. Outstanding flexibility. Suits Bb, C, D, and Eb trumpets. |
TR-15C4 | 16.98 | 3.65 | Clean rim bite with a standard U-shaped cup. Bright, powerful tone. For advanced players. |
TR-15E4 | 16.92 | 3.88 | Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. For rotary trumpets. Between the 14E4 and 16E4 in size. |
TR-16C4 | 17.00 | 3.65 | Large rim and medium cup for easy playability over a wide range. High volume. Excellent for symphony orchestra players. |
TR-16D | 17.14 | 3.65 | A deeper cup than the 16C4. Soft tone. Mellow-but-solid sound that is ideal for orchestras. |
TR-16E4 | 17.14 | 3.88 | The 16C4 rim with a unique deep cup. Heavy tone. For rotary trumpets. Maximum inner rim diameter. |
TR-17B4 | 17.30 | 3.65 | A good combination of large rim and relatively shallow cup. Powerful sound. A good choice for orchestra first-chair players. |
TR-17C4 | 17.30 | 3.65 | Deeper cup than the 17B4. Powerful, dark sound. A popular choice with symphony orchestra players. |
TR-17D4 | 17.30 | 3.65 | An even deeper cup than the 17C4 for an exceptionally dark, heavy tone. Good for symphony orchestra players who prefer a mellow sound. |
TR-18C4 | 17.42 | 3.65 | High volume with an exceptionally large inner rim diameter and deep cup. For advanced orchestra players. |
GP Series
Model No. | Rim Inner Diameter (mm) | Throat (mm) |
Characteristics |
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TR-11B4-GP | 16.46 | 3.65 | A somewhat shallow cup and medium rim for extra endurance. Brilliant tone. Suitable for D, Eb, and piccolo trumpets. |
TR-14A4a-GP | 16.68 | 3.65 | Fast-response high range and powerful sound. Ideal for piccolo or lead trumpet. |
TR-14B4-GP | 16.85 | 3.65 | Relatively large rim diameter and shallow cup. Outstanding overall balance for all musical genres. |
TR-14C4-GP | 16.88 | 3.65 | Rim designed for outstanding facility and flexibility. Popular in ensembles and orchestras. Can produce high volume. |
TR-16C4-GP | 17.00 | 3.65 | Large rim and medium cup for easy playability over a wide range. High volume. Excellent for symphony orchestra players. |
TR-17C4-GP | 17.30 | 3.65 | Powerful, dark sound. A popular choice with symphony orchestra players. |