All of the Precision Machined Warburton Trumpet Top Designs - including the signature models - are available in the following materials:

Silver Plated Brass - By far, the most popular choice as nearly all players start out with silver and stick with it. Players with an allergy to silver should try our gold-plated or "Warbonite" versions.

Gold Plated Brass - The gold surface has a slightly more slippery feel than silver. More info...

Lexan Clear Plastic - The Lexan models are preferred by many players for hot weather use because the Lexan is less prone to slide around on sweaty skin

White Delrin Plastic - For cold weather use, some players like the temperature-neutral characteristics of the Delrin

"Warbonite" Hard Rubber

- Feels similar to polished polycarbonate - soft, but with a secure, non-porous "friction grab"

- Very efficient: Many hard rubber formulas were play-tested. One imported German hard rubber outperformed all others and earned the name Warbonite. A Warbonite hard rubber top, when combined with a brass backbore has been shown to produce more volume-per-effort than an all brass setup, while sounding more radiant than Lexan or Delrin plastics.

Note the size of the mouthpiece currently used and consult the Approximate Comparison Charts below to find the Warburton mouthpiece diameter that is the closest to the diameter of the present mouthpiece. This is a good place to start unless there is difficulty with the diameter size of the present mouthpiece (i.e. too large? or too small?). After choosing a comfortable diameter, try one diameter size up and down to confirm the diameter selection.

Select an intermediate size backbore (6 or 7). Note that at this point this backbore is for test purposes and is to be used to settle in on diameter and cup shape. Other backbores will be tested later to balance the sound.

Play various cup models of the chosen diameter according to performance needs and desired sound:

Desired Sound	Try These Cup Depths
Studio lead	ESV, ES, S, SV, M
Piccolo sound	S, SV, M
Brass quintet	M, MC, MV, MD, MDV
Orchestral	MC, MV, MD, MDV, D, XD

 

Repeat the same musical passage, such as a scale, and compare the changes in timbre and settle in on which sounds the best. Remember, compare sound, not technique.

Using the cup selected, try a tighter backbore (one with a lower number), then one that is more open (one with a higher number). There will be a noticeable difference in the way it blows as well as in the way it sounds. This will give you a good idea of which direction to move to find a backbore that will suit your needs. While the Star (*) series backbores may feel more free blowing, depending on the player, these backbores may not focus as well as the standard series. This will be a personal choice.

Once a combination has been selected, go back and confirm the cup selection and then play the original mouthpiece as a comparison. You and your listener will hear a difference and you will feel a difference.

Remember that different styles of music may require different equipment to achieve the appropriate sound for the job. So, change equipment to get the optimum sound, not the method of playing.

If you run into a situation during a fitting session that you need assistance with, remember that help is only a phone call away at 1-800-638-1950.

Note: It is a good idea to have a listener familiar with your sound, or one whose judgment you trust, present for the entire fitting session.

 

 

 

Warburton Size #1 Inside Diameter .690" (17.5mm) - Outside Diameter 1.100" (28mm)
Warburton Model	Bach	Schilke	Reeves	Giardinelli
1ES	---	---	---	---
1ESV	---	---	---	---
1S	---	---	---	1S
1SV	---	---	---	---
1M	---	---	---	M
1MC	---	19B	---	---
1MD	---	19	---	1C
1D	---	19D	---	1B
1XD	---	---	---	---

 

Warburton Size #2 Inside Diameter .680" (17.25mm) - Outside Diameter 1.090" (27.7mm)
Warburton Model	Bach	Schilke	Reeves	Giardinelli
2ES	---	---	---	---
2ESV	---	---	---	---
2S	---	---	---	---
2SV	---	---	---	---
2M	---	---	---	---
2MC	---	17B	---	---
2MD	1X	17	---	---
2D	1B	17D	---	---
2XD	1A	---	---	---

 

Warburton Size #3 Inside Diameter .670" (17mm) - Outside Diameter 1.080" (27.4mm)
Warburton Model	Bach	Schilke	Reeves	Giardinelli
3ES	---	---	---	---
3ESV	---	---	---	---
3S	---	---	---	3S
3SV	1, 1 1/2 E	15A	---	---
3M	1, 1 1/2 D	---	---	3M
3MC	1, 1 1/2 C	15B	---	---
3MD	1, 1 1/4, 2C	15	---	3C
3D	1, 1 1/2 B	15D	---	3B
3XD	1, 1 1/2 A	---	---	---

 

Warburton Size #4 Inside Diameter .660" (16.75mm) - Outside Diameter 1.075" (27.3mm)
Warburton Model	Bach	Schilke	Reeves	Giardinelli
4ES	---	---	43ES	---
4ESV	---	---	---	---
4S	---	---	---	6S
4SV	3E	14A	43S	---
4M	3D	---	43M	6M
4MC	MT.V.3C	14B	43C	---
4MD	---	14	---	6C
4D	5B	14D	---	6B
4XD	---	---	---	---

 

Warburton Size #5 Inside Diameter .650" (16.5mm) - Outside Diameter 1.065" (27mm)
Warburton Model	Bach	Schilke	Reeves	Giardinelli
5ES	---	---	---	---
5ESV	---	---	---	---
5S	---	---	42ES	7S
5SV	6E	13A	42S	---
5M	6D	---	42M	7M
5MC	5C, 6C	12B, 13B	42C	---
5MD	6	13	---	7C
5D	6B	13D	---	7B
5XD	6A	---	---	---

 

Warburton Size #6 Inside Diameter .640" (16.25mm) - Outside Diameter 1.060" (26.9mm)
Warburton Model	Bach	Schilke	Reeves	Giardinelli
6ES	---	---	41ES	---
6ESV	---	---	---	---
6S	---	10A	41S	---
6SV	7E	---	---	---
6M	7D	11A	41M	---
6MC	MT.V.7C	10B, 11B	41C	---
6MD	7	10, 11	---	---
6D	7B	10D, 11D	---	---
6XD	7A	---	---	---

 

Warburton Size #7 Inside Diameter .630" (16mm) - Outside Diameter 1.055" (26.8mm)
Warburton Model	Bach	Schilke	Reeves	Giardinelli
7ES	---	---	---	---
7ESV	---	---	---	---
7S	---	8A	---	10S
7SV	10 1/2 E	---	---	---
7M	10 1/2 D	---	---	10M
7MC	10 1/2 C	7B	---	---
7MD	---	7	---	10C
7D	10 1/2 B	7D	---	10B
7XD	10 1/2 A	---	---	---

 

Warburton Size #8 Inside Diameter .620" (15.75mm) - Outside Diameter 1.050" (26.7mm)
Warburton Model	Bach	Schilke	Reeves	Giardinelli
8ES	---	---	---	---
8ESV	---	---	---	---
8S	---	5A	---	---
8SV	11E	---	---	---
8M	11D	---	---	---
8MC	11C	6B	---	---
8MD	11	6	---	---
8D	11B	6D	---	---
8XD	11A	---	---	---

 

Warburton Size #9 Inside Diameter .610" (15.5mm) - Outside Diameter 1.050" (26.7mm)
Warburton Model	Bach	Schilke	Reeves	Giardinelli
Any Size 9	---	---	---	---

 

Warburton Size #10 Inside Diameter .600" (15.25mm) - Outside Diameter 1.045" (26.5mm)
Warburton Model	Bach	Schilke	Reeves	Giardinelli
Any Size 10	---	---	---	---