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Denis WickDW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 1AL

Denis Wick
Denis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 1AL
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

The gold Heritage Series 1AL is a large-shank trombone mouthpiece with a 27.11 mm cup, 6.09 mm rim and 7.45 mm throat. Its open backbore is voiced for an open sound throughout the range, with rich, dark tone and a defined amount of resistance. Heritage-series mass is concentrated around the throat and backbore, while thinner upper walls are used to preserve response at softer dynamics and help upper-register articulation.

Denis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 1AL product detail
Product studyDenis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 1AL
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Large-shank trombone setups seeking the 1AL’s open response and dark tonal direction.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Small-shank trombones, because the 1AL is specified as a large-shank mouthpiece.

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.

Denis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 1AL construction detail

Detail 01

Open backbore

Supports the 1AL’s open sound across all registers.

Detail 02

27.11 mm cup diameter

Identifies the cup size of the 1AL model.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Verify that your trombone takes a large-shank mouthpiece.
Denis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 1AL close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What shank does the 1AL use?

The 1AL has a large shank.

02What tonal character is associated with the 1AL?

It is described as open across the registers, with a rich, dark tone.

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.
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Prop65
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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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