Detail 01
31.25 mm cup diameter
Defines the 3L cup size.
Product detailSKU #1395067585166
Denis WickDW2186 Heritage Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Silver 3L
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a deep, rounded cup with a large throat and backbore, the Denis Wick Heritage 3L is a tuba mouthpiece voiced for a rich, organ-like sound. Its 31.25 mm cup diameter and 8.78 mm throat define the 3L layout, while the Heritage design uses a thin cup wall near the rim and added mass at the bottom of the cup. The silver body is paired with a gold-plated rim and cup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tuba players seeking the 3L’s deep cup, large throat, and organ-like tonal character.
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
8.78 mm throat
The 3L uses a large throat alongside its matching backbore.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you want the 3L version; the Heritage Series is offered in multiple sizes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What finish does the Heritage 3L have?
It has a silver-plated body, with gold plating on the rim and cup.
02What are the 3L cup and throat measurements?
The 3L has a 31.25 mm cup diameter and an 8.78 mm throat.
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.
