Detail 01
32.8 mm cup diameter; 8.3 mm throat
These are the AT4U version’s specified cup and throat measurements.
Product detailSKU #1441035713138
Denis WickDW4386-AT Aaron Tindal Signature Ultra Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Gold AT4U
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Denis Wick’s gold DW4386-AT4U is an Aaron Tindall Signature Ultra Series tuba mouthpiece with a Geib-style profile. Its 32.8 mm cup diameter and 8.3 mm throat are specified for the AT4U version, which is aimed at rotary CC tubas and designed to enhance upper overtones. The carefully engineered shank is intended for instruments using the standard Euroshank-type fitting, where matching the mouthpiece to the leadpipe is important for response. The Ultra Series design also targets powerful sound across the full register, articulation, endurance, and intonation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rotary CC tuba players seeking the AT4U’s Geib-style design and enhanced upper overtones.
- Tubas that use the standard Euroshank-type fitting.
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
Geib-style AT4U design
The AT4U is specified for rotary CC tubas and is designed to enhance upper overtones.
Detail 03
Standard Euroshank-type fitting
Its shank is engineered for tubas with this fitting type.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that your tuba uses the standard Euroshank-type fitting.
- 02For the intended response, match the mouthpiece carefully to your instrument’s leadpipe.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the AT4U cup and throat measurements?
The AT4U has a 32.8 mm cup diameter and an 8.3 mm throat.
02What tuba is the AT4U intended for?
It is specified as ideal for rotary CC tubas.
03Which shank fitting does it use?
The shank is engineered for tubas with a standard Euroshank-type fitting.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
8 detailsOther
- At3u
- 32.8mm cup diameter; 8.2mm throat. Hellebery-styled mouthpiece with ease of playing in all registers.
- At4u
- 32.8mm cup diameter; 8.3mm throat. Geib-styled mouthpiece ideal for rotary CC tubas. Allows for enhanced upper overtones.
- At1u
- 32.8mm cup diameter; 9.53mm throat. Large funnel-style mouthpiece with straighter cup wall.
- At2u
- 32.8mm cup diameter; 8.2mm throat. Large funnel-bowl mix style cup with large throat.
- At7u
- 32.8mm cup diameter; 8mm throat. Medium cup F tuba mouthpiece ideal for chamber and solo work.
- At8u
- 32.8mm cup diameter; 7.9mm throat. Shallow cup F tuba mouthpiece ideal for all types of solo playing.
- At5u
- 32.8mm cup diameter; 8.9mm throat. Large F tuba mouthpiece with large funnel-bowl mix style cup and smaller throat and tighter backbore.
- At6u
- 32.8mm cup diameter; 8.4mm throat. F tuba mouthpiece with large funnel-bowl mix style cup and medium throat.
