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Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass trombones. It will not seat in a small shank leadpipe.
Product detailSKU #1274228081252
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 3AL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated large shank trombone mouthpiece, 3AL. Wide rim and big cup aimed at tenor players who also cover bass parts, and at euphonium players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor trombonists doubling on bass trombone parts
- Euphonium players wanting a wider, easier-responding rim
- Long low-register sessions where rim comfort decides endurance
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small shank trombones, which this will not fit
- Lead and commercial players chasing a bright top end
- Players sensitive to the extra air a 7.38mm throat demands
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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26.40mm cup diameter
Wide cup. More lip vibrating means a bigger low register, but it takes more air to fill.
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6.80mm rim width
One of the wider rims in the series. Spreads pressure for endurance at the cost of some flexibility.
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7.38mm throat
Large throat. Less resistance and more volume ceiling, but it can feel open on a light day.
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Barrel backbore
Straight-walled bore section that keeps the sound centered and even rather than spread.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Slicker, warmer feel against the lip than silver, and an option if nickel or silver irritates your skin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your slide leadpipe: large shank only, so a student horn will not accept it
- 02Budget for a pouch or case slot to protect the plating
- 03Switching to a wider rim takes weeks to settle; do not change before a concert
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my student trombone?
Only if it takes a large shank. Most student tenor trombones are small shank, which needs a different mouthpiece from this series.
02How does the 3AL compare to the 5AL?
The 3AL is bigger: 26.40mm cup versus 25.73mm, and a wider 6.80mm rim. The 5AL is a tighter, more tenor-focused setup for wind ensemble work.
03Is gold plating worth the extra over silver?
Mainly feel and skin comfort. Gold sits slicker and warmer on the lip and helps if silver or nickel irritates you. The cup dimensions are unchanged.
04Can I use this on euphonium?
Yes. The wide rim and full low register suit euphonium, provided your instrument takes a large shank receiver.
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.
