Detail 01
Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass receivers only. Small-bore horns need the small-shank models like the 6BS or 9BS.
Product detailSKU #1274228081069
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 1AL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Large-shank trombone mouthpiece with a 27.11mm cup and open backbore. Bass-trombone sized, for players who want a rich low end that stays open up top.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass trombone in orchestra, wind ensemble or brass band
- Large-bore tenor players who want a darker, wider sound
- Tenor doublers needing one dedicated large mouthpiece for bass parts
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-bore tenor trombones — the large shank will not seat
- Lead and jazz playing; the shallower 12CS suits that better
- Developing players who cannot yet fill a 27mm cup
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.
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27.11mm cup diameter
Near the top of the range, just under the 0AL and 00AL. More lip vibrates, so the low register opens up and air demand rises.
Detail 03
6.09mm rim width
Narrow for a cup this wide. Better flexibility and slotting, less cushion across a long rehearsal.
Detail 04
7.45mm throat
Wide bore passes air freely. Bigger sound and less resistance, but soft dynamics take more control.
Detail 05
Open backbore
Spreads and warms the tone instead of focusing it. Combined with the wide throat it favors volume over edge.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Slicker and warmer against the lip than silver, and it does not tarnish. Common choice if silver irritates your skin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver — large shank only, no small-bore tenor
- 02Plan a few weeks of adjustment before endurance returns on a cup this size
- 03Gold is a plating; it wears thin at contact points over years of play
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 1AL a bass trombone mouthpiece?
The 27.11mm cup and large shank put it in bass trombone territory. Large-bore tenor players also use it when they want a darker, wider sound with more low-register weight.
02How does the 1AL compare to the 2AL?
The 2AL is slightly smaller at 27mm with a wider 6.73mm rim and a barrel backbore, giving a more focused traditional bass sound. The 1AL is more open in all registers.
03Will it fit my large-bore tenor trombone?
Yes, if the receiver takes a large shank. Most large-bore tenors do. Small-bore horns will not accept it — those take the small-shank versions.
04Does gold plating change the sound?
Plating affects feel and grip far more than tone. Gold is smoother and warmer to the touch than silver and will not tarnish. The cup, throat and backbore drive the sound.
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.
