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Denis WickDW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 6BL

Name: Denis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 6BL
Brand: Denis Wick
SKU: 1500000400244
Price: 239.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Korena take

The gold Heritage Series 6BL is the large-shank, medium-shallow-cup option in this range. Its 25.30 mm cup diameter, 6.26 mm rim width, 6.66 mm throat, and V-type backbore define the model, which is positioned as an all-around mouthpiece with improved high-register performance. Heritage construction adds mass around the throat and backbore while keeping the upper walls thinner, a combination intended to preserve sensitivity at softer dynamics and support clearer overtones, response, and articulation higher up.

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Strong match

Who this is for

Large-shank trombone players wanting an all-around mouthpiece with a medium-shallow cup.
Playing that calls for the 6BL’s improved high-register focus.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

Trombones that require a small-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, 6BL construction detail

Detail 01

Medium-shallow cup

The 6BL uses a medium-shallow cup design.

Detail 02

25.30 mm cup diameter; 6.26 mm rim width

These are the 6BL’s stated cup and rim dimensions.

Detail 03

6.66 mm throat; V-type backbore

The 6BL uses a 6.66 mm throat and V-type backbore.

Final check

Know before you order

01Check that your trombone is set up for a large-shank mouthpiece.

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Product questions

Before you decide

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

01What kind of cup does the 6BL use?

The 6BL has a medium-shallow cup design.

02What is the 6BL intended to cover?

It is described as an all-around mouthpiece with improved high-register performance.

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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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.