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5AL, 25.73mm cup diameter
Mid-size rim for a tenor player. Big enough for a broad sound without the endurance cost of a bass-trombone rim.
Product detailSKU #1274228080873
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 5AL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated large-shank trombone mouthpiece with a deep cup and wide throat. Built for wind ensemble and symphonic playing where projection matters.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Wind ensemble or orchestral trombonists needing more projection
- Players on a large-bore horn wanting a fuller low register
- Anyone sensitive to silver plating on the lips
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-bore trombones — the large shank will not seat
- Lead and commercial players wanting a bright, shallow-cup sound
- Beginners still building the air support a deep cup 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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Deep cup
Darker, rounder tone and stronger low register. Costs you some ease in the upper range and demands more air.
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7.30mm throat
Wider than average, so more air moves through. More volume and body, less resistance to lean on.
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Barrel backbore
Straighter taper than a V-type. Adds core and projection rather than the softer, spread quality of a V.
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Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass trombone receivers only. A small-bore horn needs the small-shank version.
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Gold plating
Warmer and slightly slicker on the lips than silver. Also an option if nickel or silver irritates your skin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver — large shank will not fit a small-bore horn
- 02Switching cup depth changes your response; give it a few weeks
- 03No pouch, brush, or case included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
Only if your horn has a large-shank receiver — typically large-bore tenors and bass trombones. Small-bore horns need a small-shank mouthpiece; Denis Wick makes those in a separate line.
02What's the difference between the 5AL and the 6AL?
The 5AL has a slightly larger cup (25.73mm vs 25.40mm), wider throat, and a barrel backbore aimed at projection and symphonic work. The 6AL runs a medium backbore for even tone and an easier high register.
03Does gold plating change the sound?
It changes feel more than sound — gold sits warmer and a bit slicker on the lips. Its practical advantage is for players whose skin reacts to silver plating.
04Is this good for jazz or lead playing?
Not really. The deep cup and wide throat favor a dark, projecting orchestral sound. Lead work generally calls for a shallower cup and brighter response.
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.
