Detail 01
24.5mm cup diameter
The narrowest of the small-shank models. Less lip in the cup makes high notes easier and the low register harder to fill.
Product detailSKU #1274228081336
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 12CS
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Small-shank trombone mouthpiece with a narrow 24.5mm cup, wide rounded rim and tight throat, in gold finish. Built for jazz and lead playing on small-bore horns.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz and big band players living in the upper register
- Long sets where lip endurance runs out before the notes do
- Small-bore tenor players who want the high range to speak easily
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large-shank tenor and bass trombone — the shank will not fit
- Wind ensemble and orchestral work needing a full, wide low register
- Players who want a sharper rim edge for precise attacks
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
6.71mm rim width
Wide for a small-shank piece. Spreads pressure over more lip, which is what keeps you playing through a long night.
Detail 03
Rounded rim
Softer edge than a bite rim. More comfortable over hours, slightly less definite on hard attacks.
Detail 04
6.10mm throat
Tight. Noticeable resistance, and it keeps the sound compact and cutting rather than letting it spread.
Detail 05
V-type backbore
Keeps the top of the range clear and resonant instead of closing up as you push harder.
Detail 06
Small shank
Fits small-bore tenor and alto trombones only. Check your slide receiver before ordering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your slide takes a small shank; large-shank horns need a different model
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case included
- 03The narrow cup makes pedal tones and loud low notes harder work
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 12CS good for a beginner?
It is aimed at players who need endurance and high range. A beginner is usually better served by a wider cup that fills out the low register more easily.
02How is this different from the 9BS?
The 12CS has a smaller cup, a wider and rounder rim, and a tighter throat. It favors endurance and high range; the 9BS is the more general-purpose piece.
03Will it fit a bass trombone?
No. Bass trombones take large-shank mouthpieces. This is small shank, sized for small-bore tenor and alto trombone.
04Does the gold plating wear off?
Plating thins where the lips and hands contact it most, over years of playing. Cup, rim width and throat do not change, so how it plays stays the same.
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; 6.24mm throat; 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 throat; 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. Idela 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.
