Detail 01
31.25 mm cup diameter; 7.62 mm throat
These are the stated measurements for the 3SL.
Product detailSKU #1395067584396
Denis WickDW2186 Heritage Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Silver 3SL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Heritage Series 3SL is the soloist-oriented tuba mouthpiece in this silver-bodied range, specified with a 31.25 mm cup diameter and 7.62 mm throat. Denis Wick describes it with a brilliant tone and high-register focus, and identifies it for F tuba work. The Heritage design uses a thin cup wall near the rim and added metal mass at the cup base. Gold plating covers the rim and cup, contrasting with the silver-plated body.
Strong match
Who this is for
- F tuba work requiring the 3SL’s specified high-register and brilliant-tone focus.
- Soloist-oriented F tuba playing with the 3SL mouthpiece design.
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
Soloist model for F tuba work
The 3SL is identified specifically for soloist use on F tuba.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the 3SL’s stated F tuba application matches your instrument and intended work.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the 3SL measurements?
The 3SL has a 31.25 mm cup diameter and a 7.62 mm throat.
02Which tuba work is the 3SL identified for?
It is identified for F tuba work.
03What plating does the 3SL use?
The rim and cup are gold-plated; the body is silver-plated.
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.
