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Large shank
Fits large-bore trombone and euphonium receivers only. Small-bore horns need a small-shank mouthpiece, not this one.
Product detailSKU #1274228081199
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 4AL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Large-shank 4AL in gold plate. A 26mm cup with a barrel backbore and open throat, built for a full, dark low register on euphonium or large-bore trombone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Euphonium players wanting weight and depth in the low register
- Large-bore trombonists with the air to fill a 26mm cup
- Concert band, brass band and orchestral work needing dark tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-bore trombones — the large shank won't seat in the receiver
- Lead and commercial playing that needs brightness and an easy top
- Developing players; this cup demands air and embouchure strength
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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26mm cup diameter
Wide. More lip vibrates inside the cup, which fills out the low register but costs endurance up high.
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6.72mm rim width
A moderately wide rim spreads pressure across more lip, helping endurance on long parts at the expense of some slotting precision.
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7.38mm throat
Open throat. Less resistance and more volume at the top end, but it takes steady air to keep the sound centered.
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Barrel backbore
Straight-walled backbore that adds core and darkness rather than edge. Paired with the deep cup it favors weight over brilliance.
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Gold plating
Feels warmer and slicker on the lip than silver, and is the usual choice for players whose skin reacts to silver plate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver first — large shank only, no small-bore trombone fit
- 02Sold as the mouthpiece alone, no pouch or case
- 03Moving from a smaller cup takes weeks of adjustment; don't judge it in one session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a 4AL fit my trombone?
Only if it's a large-bore horn with a large-shank receiver. Small and medium-bore trombones take a small shank. Check the receiver before ordering.
02Is this for trombone or euphonium?
Both. It's a classic euphonium model, and large-bore trombonists with strong air use it for a big, dark sound.
03Does gold plating change the sound?
The difference is mostly in feel — gold is slicker and warmer against the lip than silver. Cup, throat and backbore drive the sound.
04Is a 26mm cup too big for me?
If you're coming off a smaller student mouthpiece, likely at first. It gives a fuller low register but takes more air and stamina, and the high range gets harder.
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.
