Denis Wick has revolutionized the cornet playing world with his careful attention to sound and design. As a result of his work, Wick cornet mouthpieces create a rich, creamy tone unmatched by any other manufacturer.
Carefully worked out cups, throats and bores have given today’s superbly talented young players opportunities that were simply not available to earlier generations. The richness, sweetness and flexibility of modern cornet playing, so much a characteristic of the best brass bands are attributable to the careful research which Denis Wick has done in cornet mouthpiece design.
| Size |
Features |
|
2 |
Free blowing feel with a large, well-rounded sound. Cup diameter: 17.00mm. Rim width: 4.92mm. Throat: 4.6mm. Backbore: Open. |
| 2B |
Excellent clarinet in the high register. Cup diameter: 17.00mm. Rim width: 4.92mm. Throat: 4.3mm. Backbore: V-Type. |
| 2BW |
Like the 2B with an extra wide rim for added comfort. Cup diameter: 17.00mm. Rim width: 5.5mm. Throat: 4.3mm. Backbore: V-Type. |
| 3 |
Very stable, free blowing mouthpiece with a dark tone. Cup diameter: 16.75mm. Rim width: 5.05mm. Throat: 4.6mm. Backbore: Open. |
| 3B |
Brilliant high register. Very focused, full sound. Cup diameter: 16.75mm. Rim width: 5.05mm. Throat: 4.3mm. Backbore: V-Type. |
| 4 |
Deep, rich tone with a stable center of pitch. Cup diameter: 16.5mm. Rim width: 5.27mm. Throat: 4.6mm. Backbore: Open. |
| 4.5 |
The deep cup generates a dark tone and a more free blowing feel. Cup diameter: 16.5mm. Rim width: 5.17mm. Throat: 4.5mm. Backbore: Open. |
| 4B |
Exceptional clarinet and resonance in all registers. Cup diameter: 16.5mm. Rim width: 5.17mm. Throat: 4.3mm. Backbore: V-Type. |
| 4BW |
Excellent response with improved stability and endurance. Cup diameter: 16.5mm. Rim width: 5.5mm. Throat: 4.3mm. Backbore: V-Type. |
| 4W |
Same qualities as the 4 with a wider rim for increased endurance. Cup diameter: 16.5mm. Rim width: 5.55mm. Throat: 4.6mm. Backbore: Open. |
| 5 | Â Warm, dark tone with good response in the upper register. Cup diameter: 16.0mm. Rim width: 5.30mm. Throat: 4.5mm. Backbore: Open. |
| 5B |
Focused, full-bodied sound with good projection. Cup diameter: 16.0mm. Rim width: 5.30mm. Throat: 4.0mm. Backbore: V-Type. |
| S |
Resonant sound and excellent projection. Fantastic high register. Cup diameter: 16.0mm. Rim width: 5.30mm. Throat: 4.1mm. Backbore: V-Type. |
Shipping specs
Weight: 0.09 kg
Dimensions: 5 × 5 × 11 cm
About Denis Wick mouthpieces
The first Denis Wick mouthpieces were made in 1968, and range has grown so much, that it is now one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. They are famous for their wonderful sound and brilliant designs, and are produced to the highest technical specifications.
Special attention is paid to the rims, which are both comfortable and consistent. Special techniques are used to produce beautiful and extremely hard-wearing silver and gold plating. Many mouthpieces are available in Heritage and Heavytop formats as well as in the Classic shape.
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