The B1 was the preferred Bb trumpet of Renold Schilke and the basis in design for the other B series instruments. Distinguished by its free and open feel, this trumpet is among our most popular models, allowing the player the diversity in sound color from a rich, full bodied dark sound to a brilliant ringing tone when desired.

Bore: L -.463" (11.75 mm)
Bell: M - 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #3 taper

This versatile large bore model plays with added brilliance, immediate response, balance in color and feel throughout the range from top to bottom.

The B3 is ideal for the player looking for a "big horn feel" yet with more resistance than our X3 model

The B5 model has slightly more resistance then the B1 with a more compact sound. This model provides flexibility in sound color with continuity in timbre in all registers and outstanding projection.

Available by custom order

The definitive piccolo trumpet in construction and sound, the P5-4 is the reference standard for piccolo trumpets in the world today. Characterized by its superior intonation and even “feel” in all ranges, this classic model is the preferred choice of the orchestral musician and soloist. The P5-4 sound is the most recorded piccolo sound in performance over the last 30+ years!

Available by custom order.

This large bore model provides an excellent focus in sound with an emphasis center of tone and slotting security. The S22 is ideal for the player that desires the ease of response of a Schilke instrument with slightly more resistance than the X3 model.

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One of our most popular Bb models, the S32 is ideal for the player that desires an instrument designed for the classical musician that offers an ease of response but slightly more resistance than the B1 or B5 models. The S32 products a full, rich center of sound which is ideal for orchestral, chamber and solo performers.

Available by custom order

This large bore model plays big and broad. The X3 allows the player to achieve a dark, rich sound with maximum projection and a balance that allows an “even feel” throughout the range of the instrument.

For the player that requires a very free “blow” in a Bb trumpet and big feel, this is the largest instrument currently built by the Schilke Company characterized by its uniform resonance in all registers.

A great trumpet!