Detail 01
Large shank
Check this shank designation when selecting the 0AL.
Product detailSKU #1500000400222
Denis WickDW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 0AL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The gold 0AL is a large-shank Heritage Series trombone mouthpiece aimed at strong, advanced players. Its 27.42mm cup, 6.09mm rim, 7.45mm bore, and barrel backbore distinguish the model, which is described as delivering clean, precise attacks in the low register. The Heritage layout adds mass around the throat and backbore while thinning the upper walls, intended to preserve sensitivity at softer levels and provide power through the dynamic range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Strong, advanced trombone players seeking clean and precise articulation in the low register.
- Large-shank 0AL selection where its 27.42mm cup and barrel backbore are desired.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a small-shank mouthpiece.
- Selections outside the source’s strong, advanced-player focus.
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
Barrel backbore
The 0AL uses a barrel backbore.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify the large-shank designation before choosing the 0AL.
- 02The 0AL is described as a choice for strong, advanced players.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the 0AL emphasize?
It is described as providing clean, precise attacks in the low register.
02What are the 0AL’s listed dimensions?
It has a 27.42mm cup diameter, 6.09mm rim width, and 7.45mm bore.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- 6BL
- Large shank; 25.30 mm cup diameter; 6.26 mm rim width; 6.66 mm throat; V-type backbore. Medium-shallow cup design for improved high register. Great all-around mouthpiece.
- 9BL
- Large shank; 25 mm cup diameter; 6.46 mm rim width; 6.66 mm throat; V-type backbore. Brilliant, sonorous high register with full sound.
- 4BS
- Small shank; 25.90 mm cup diameter; 6.77 mm rim width; 7.13 mm throat; Medium backbore. Big bore sound for a small-bore instrument. Excellent for the well-developed embouchure that needs a large cup on a small-bore trombone.
- 5BS
- Small shank; 25.73 mm cup diameter; 6.64 mm rim width; 6.87 mm throat, Medium backbore. Gives the smaller bore trombone the qualities of a large bore instrument. Brilliant and solid high register.
- 12CS
- Small shank; 24.50 mm cup diameter; 6.71 mm rim width; 6.10 mm throat; V-type backbore. Wider, rounded rim for endurance and clear, resonant high register. Excellent jazz model.
- 6BS
- Small shank; 25.30 mm cup diameter; 6.26 mm rim width; 6.66 mm throat; V-type backbore. Medium-shallow cup design for improved high register. Great all-around small shank mouthpiece.
- 9BS
- Small shank; 25 mm cup diameter; 6.46 mm rim width; 6.66 mm throat; V-type backbore. Good all-around small shank mouthpiece. Good choice for lead playing or alto trombone.
- 4ABL
- Large shank; 26 mm cup diameter; 6.72 mm rim width; 7.38 mm throat; Medium backbore. Dark core sound with excellent flexibility. Improved high register performance.
- 2NAL
- Large shank; 27 mm cup diameter; 6.15 mm rim width; 7.30 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Easy high and low register. Narrower rim with excellent flexibility and accurate attacks.
- 4.5AL
- Large shank; 25.85 mm cup diameter; 6.80 mm rim width; 7.24 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Easy blowing upper register with dark tone. Well suited for symphonic trombonist.
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- 10CS
- Small shank; 25 mm cup diameter; 6.46 mm rim width; 6.24 mm throat; Medium backbore. Clean, even tone quality in all registers. Good choice for jazz or alto trombone.
- 0AL
- Large shank; 27.42 mm cup diameter; 6.09 mm rim width; 7.45 mm bore; Barrel backbore. Clean, precise attacks in the low register. Great for strong, advanced players.
- 1AL
- Large shank; 27.11 mm cup diameter; 6.09 mm rim width; 7.45 mm throat; Open backbore. Open sound in all registers with perfect amount of resistance. Rich, dark tone.
- 2AL
- Large shank; 27 mm cup diameter; 6.73 mm rim width; 7.30 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Secure high register with full, dark lows. Wider rim with clear traditional bass sound. Good choice for orchestral work.
- 3AL
- Large shank; 26.40 mm cup diameter; 6.80 mm rim width; 7.38 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Great choice for tenor players that also double on bass or strong euphonium players. Wider rim and easy response.
- 4AL
- Large shank; 26 mm cup diameter; 6.72 mm rim width; 7.38 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Full low register with big, dark sound. A classic euphonium model that is also good for powerful trombonist.
- 5AL
- Large shank; 25.73 mm cup diameter; 6.64 mm rim width; 7.30 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect for wind ensemble and symphonic work. Deep cup and larger bore for improved projection and tone.
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- 6AL
- Large shank; 25.40 mm cup diameter; 6.80 mm rim width; 7.20 mm throat; Medium backbore. Big, full sound with even tone quality and improved high register. Ideal for concert band and brass band players.
- 7CS
- Small shank; 25.40 mm cup diameter; 6.26 mm rim width; 6.24 mm throat; Medium backbore. Clean tone with clear attacks and increased flexibility. Fantastic high range.
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- 5ABL
- Large shank; 25.73 mm cup diameter; 6.64 mm rim width; 7.15 mm throat, Medium backbore. Excellent high register with a rich tone.
- Source Id
- site51500000400222
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- 00AL
- Large shank; 28 mm cup diameter; 6.40 mm rim width; 8.15 mm throat; Open backbore. Dark, round tone with exceptional projection and clarity. Good choice for contrabass trombone.
- 4BL
- Large shank; 25.90 mm cup diameter; 6.77 mm rim width; 7.13 mm throat; Medium backbore. Ideal for solo playing with excellent range and even tone production. Clear ringing sound with good high register.
- 5BL
- Large shank; 25.73 mm cup diameter; 6.64 mm rim width; 6.87 mm throat, Medium backbore. Ideal for principal players with free and resonant high register.
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