Detail 01
30mm cup diameter; 7.89mm throat
These are the supplied dimensions for the 5L model.
Product detailSKU #1395067584398
Denis WickDW2186 Heritage Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Silver 5L
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around the Heritage Series cup design, the 5L uses a deep cup and matching backbore to produce a compact sound. Its 30mm cup diameter and 7.89mm throat make it a specified choice for F and Eb tubas. The design places a 1.2mm wall near the rim and additional metal at the cup base, combining the series’ responsive feel with its stated rich overtone structure. Gold plating on the rim and cup contrasts with the silver-plated body.
Strong match
Who this is for
- F and Eb tuba players seeking the 5L’s deep-cup, compact-sound 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
Deep cup with matching backbore
The 5L is voiced for a compact sound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you want the 5L model, which is identified for F and Eb tubas.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which tubas is the 5L identified for?
The 5L is identified as a good choice for F and Eb tubas.
02What finish does it have?
The rim and cup are gold-plated, while 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.
