Detail 01
32.5mm cup diameter; 8.43mm throat
These are the 1L model’s listed cup and throat measurements.
Product detailSKU #1395067584408
Denis WickDW2186 Heritage Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Silver 1L
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for large tubas, the 1L Heritage Series mouthpiece pairs a 32.5mm cup with an 8.43mm throat. Its thin cup wall near the rim and added mass at the base are intended to combine quick response with a rich sound and a more accessible upper register. The 1L is the high-output option in the range, offering enormous volume and range for players with the strong embouchure it requires. Gold plating on the rim and cup contrasts with the silver-plated body.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large-tuba players seeking the 1L model’s enormous volume and broad playing range.
- Players with a strong embouchure who want a responsive mouthpiece with an easier high register.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not have the strong embouchure required by the 1L model.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
1.2mm wall thickness near the rim
The cup is made thin near the rim, while added metal mass sits lower on the cup.
Detail 03
Gold-plated rim and cup; silver-plated body
The contact and cup areas use gold plating, set against a silver-plated body.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose the 1L only if you need a mouthpiece intended especially for large tubas.
- 02The 1L requires a strong embouchure.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tuba is the 1L intended for?
It is intended especially for large tubas.
02What are the 1L cup and throat measurements?
The cup diameter is 32.5mm and the throat measures 8.43mm.
03Does the 1L require a strong embouchure?
Yes. The 1L is described as needing a strong embouchure.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
11 detailsOther
- 2 5cc
- 32mm cup diameter; 8.6mm throat. Medium-large Helleberg-type mouthpiece. Great intonation on CC tubas due to careful attention to backbore design.
- 1xl
- 32.5mm cup diameter; 8.43mm throat. Wider, rounded rim for large tubas. Great volume and range.
- 2xl
- 32mm cup diameter; 8.45mm throat: Wider, rounded rim for player comfort during extended periods. Works well for soft, articulated passages.
- 5l
- 30mm cup diameter; 7.89mm throat. Deep cup and matching backbore for compact sound. Good choice for F and Eb tubas.
- 3xl
- 31.25mm cup diameter; 8.78mm throat. Wide, round rim for additional player comfort. Works well for F tuba.
- 4l
- 30.5mm cup diameter; 8.27mm throat. Excellent choice for younger players. Good projection with less effort.
- 3l
- 31.25mm cup diameter; 8.78mm throat. Deep, well-rounded cup plus huge throat and backbore for rich, organ-like tone.
- 2l
- 32mm cup diameter; 8.45mm throat: Large funnel-shape Helleberg cup. Clean and clear sound in all registers
- 2sl
- 32mm cup diameter; 7.65mm throat: Funnel-shape Helleberg cup with clear sound with good projection in all registers.
- 1l
- 32.5mm cup diameter; 8.43mm throat. Especially for large tubas. Enormous volume and range; needs strong embouchure.
- 3sl
- 31.25mm cup diameter; 7.62mm throat. Soloist model with brilliant tone and high register. Great for F tuba work.
