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Denis WickDW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 4ABL

Denis Wick
Denis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 4ABL
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The Korena take

Centered on a dark core sound, the gold Heritage Series 4ABL is a large-shank trombone mouthpiece with a 26 mm cup diameter, 6.72 mm rim width, 7.38 mm throat, and medium backbore. It is described as flexible, with improved results in the high register. The Heritage construction places extra mass near the throat and backbore, balanced by thinner upper walls for sensitivity and response at lower dynamics. That makes the 4ABL a focused option when those stated 4ABL tonal and register priorities matter.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Large-shank trombone playing centered on a dark core sound and flexible response.
  • Players seeking the 4ABL’s specified improvement in the high register.

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.

Detail 01

26 mm cup diameter; 6.72 mm rim width

These dimensions define the 4ABL cup and rim.

Detail 02

7.38 mm throat; medium backbore

The 4ABL uses this throat size and backbore type.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Verify that your instrument uses a large-shank mouthpiece.

Product questions

Before you decide

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

01What tonal direction does the 4ABL have?

The 4ABL is described as having a dark core sound.

02Is the 4ABL a large- or small-shank mouthpiece?

It is a large-shank mouthpiece.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Gold
23 detailsOther
6bl
Large shank; 25.30mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Medium-shallow cup design for improved high register. Great all-around mouthpiece.
5al
Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect for wind ensemble and symphonic work. Deep cup and larger bore for improved projection and tone.
6al
Large shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.20mm throat; Medium backbore. Big, full sound with even tone quality and improved high register. Ideal for concert band and brass band players.
9bl
Large shank; 25mm cup diameter; 6.46mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Brilliant, sonorous high register with full sound.
4bs
Small shank; 25.90mm cup diameter; 6.77mm rim width; 7.13mm 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; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 6.87mm throat, Medium backbore. Gives the smaller bore trombone the qualities of a large bore instrument. Brilliant and solid high register.
12cs
Small shank; 24.50mm cup diameter; 6.71mm rim width; 6.10mm throat; V-type backbore. Wider, rounded rim for endurance and clear, resonant high register. Excellent jazz model.
6bs
Small shank; 25.30mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Medium-shallow cup design for improved high register. Great all-around small shank mouthpiece.
7cs
Small shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 6.24mm throat; Medium backbore. Clean tone with clear attacks and increased flexibility. Fantastic high range.
9bs
Small shank; 25mm cup diameter; 6.46mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Good all-around small shank mouthpiece. Good choice for lead playing or alto trombone.
4abl
Large shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.72mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; Medium backbore. Dark core sound with excellent flexibility. Improved high register performance.
5abl
Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 7.15mm throat, Medium backbore. Excellent high register with a rich tone.
10cs
Small shank; 25mm cup diameter; 6.46mm rim width; 6.24mmthroat; Medium backbore. Clean, even tone quality in all registers. Good choice for jazz or alto trombone.
0al
Large shank; 27.42mm cup diameter; 6.09mm rim width; 7.45mm bore; Barrel backbore. Clean, precise attacks in the low register. Great for strong, advanced players.
1al
Large shank; 27.11mm cup diameter; 6.09mm rim width; 7.45mm throat; Open backbore. Open sound in all registers with perfect amount of resistance. Rich, dark tone.
4 5al
Large shank; 25.85mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.24mm throat; Barrel backbore. Easy blowing upper register with dark tone. Well suited for symphonic trombonist.
00al
Large shank; 28mm cup diameter; 6.40mm rim width; 8.15mm throat; Open backbore. Dark, round tone with exceptional projection and clarity. Good choice for contrabass trombone.
2al
Large shank; 27mm cup diameter; 6.73mm rim width; 7.30mm 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; 26.40mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; Barrel backbore. Great choice for tenor players that also double on bass or strong euphonium players. Wider rim and easy response.
4bl
Large shank; 25.90mm cup diameter; 6.77mm rim width; 7.13mm throat; Medium backbore. Ideal for solo playing with excellent range and even tone production. Clear ringing sound with good high register.
2nal
Large shank; 27mm cup diameter; 6.15mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; Barrel backbore. Easy high and low register. Narrower rim with excellent flexibility and accurate attacks.
5bl
Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 6.87mm throat, Medium backbore. Ideal for principal players with free and resonant high register.
4al
Large shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.72mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; Barrel backbore. Full low register with big, dark sound. A classic euphonium model that is also good for powerful trombonist.

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