Utilizing concepts from the standard Schilke mouthpiece line, the "Symphony Series" models for trumpet, cornet, and trombone are large diameter mouthpieces offering a deep, vibrant sound with a well-focused center. They were developed to meet the demands of the modern orchestral player and have comfortable rim shapes that provide a nice clarity in attack.
Symphony Series #1 Rim Comparison=Schilke 19/20 or 1C
- M1 - Standard bowl shape "C" cup with a 24 throat and Schmitt backbore. Excellent all around mouthpiece for both C and Bb trumpet.
- M1D - Standard bowl cup with 24 throat and TIGHTER Schmitt backbore. Very good option for either Bb or Eb trumpet playing.
- M1* - The "*" models share same rim and cup as the "M" and "MD" models. They have a LARGER Schmitt backbore with a shorter throat that creates less resistance and a more open feel.
- D1 - Deeper bowl shape cup that still provides feedback for control. The "D" cups have a smaller version of the Schmitt backbore, tighter to balance the deeper cup.
- F1 - The "F" models offer a deep "V" shape cup that provides darker, warmer, more conical color allowing one to project at full capacity but maintain a soft mellow sound. These models utilize a shorter shank to compensate for cup volume plus a larger throat size & backbore taper.
Symphony Series #150 Rim Comparison=Schilke 18 or 1.25C
- M150 - Slightly smaller "150" Rim diameter, standard bowl shape "C" cup, 24 throat and Schmitt backbore.
- M150D - Slightly smaller "150" Rim diameter, standard bowl shape "C" cup, 24 throat and TIGHTER Schmitt backbore.
- M150* - LARGER Schmitt backbore with a shorter throat in a "150" rim diameter. More open feel.
- D150 - Deeper bowl shape cup in "150" rim diameter.
- F150 - "F" cup model with shorter shank in "150" diameter. Offers a dark, mellow sound.
Symphony Series #2 Rim Comparison=Schilke 16C4/17 or 1.5C
- M2 - Slightly smaller "2" Rim diameter, standard bowl shape "C" cup, 24 throat and Schmitt backbore.
- M2D - Slightly smaller "2" Rim diameter, standard bowl shape "C" cup, 24 throat and TIGHTER Schmitt backbore.
- M2* - LARGER Schmitt backbore with a shorter throat in a "2" rim diameter. More open feel.
- M2X - This model has the rim, throat, and backbore of a M2 but the cup shape of the M1 for slightly more cup volume.
- D2 Deeper bowl shape cup in "2" rim diameter.
- F2 - "F" cup model with shorter shank in "2" diameter. Offers a dark, mellow sound.
Symphony Series #3 Rim Comparison=Schilke 15/14 or 3C
- M3 - Slightly smaller "3" Rim diameter, standard bowl shape "C" cup, 24 throat and Schmitt backbore.
- M3D - Slightly smaller "3" Rim diameter, standard bowl shape "C" cup, 24 throat and TIGHTER Schmitt backbore.
- M3* - LARGER Schmitt backbore with a shorter throat in a "3" rim diameter. More open feel.
- D3 - Deeper bowl shape cup in "3" rim diameter.
- F3 - "F" cup model with shorter shank in "3" diameter. Offers a dark, mellow sound.