Detail 01
Small shank
Fits small-bore tenor trombones only. It will sit loose and leak in a large-shank receiver, no adapter included.
Product detailSKU #1274228081693
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 5BS
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated small-shank trombone mouthpiece, 5BS size. For small-bore tenor players who want a bigger, more solid sound without changing horns.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small-bore tenor players wanting large-bore weight and projection
- Lead and upper-register work needing a solid, brilliant high range
- Players with nickel sensitivity who react to silver-plated rims
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large-bore or bass trombones — the small shank will not seat
- Jazz players wanting a lighter, quicker feel; the 12CS suits that better
- Beginners still building embouchure on a stock 6½AL
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
25.73mm cup diameter
Mid-size for the small-shank range — wider than the 12CS jazz model, narrower than the 4BS. More sound, more endurance demand.
Detail 03
6.64mm rim width
A moderately wide rim. Spreads pressure across the lip for better endurance, at some cost in flexibility between wide intervals.
Detail 04
6.87mm throat
Opens up airflow versus tighter small-shank models. More volume and low-end body available, but it takes steadier air.
Detail 05
Medium backbore
Balances resistance and openness. Keeps the sound centered instead of spreading when you push into loud playing.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Softer, warmer feel on the lip than silver and hypoallergenic. Wears faster, so expect plating to thin over years of heavy use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your horn is small shank before ordering — measure the receiver
- 02No pouch or case included; a mouthpiece bag prevents rim dings
- 03Gold plate costs more than the same size in silver
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my large-bore trombone?
No. The 5BS is small shank. For a large-bore horn you need the large-shank equivalent, the 5BL, which has the same 25.73mm cup but a 6.87mm throat.
02How does the 5BS compare to the 6BS?
The 6BS is slightly smaller at 25.30mm with a shallower cup and V-type backbore — easier high register. The 5BS gives more body and a more solid sound.
03Is gold plating worth the extra cost?
Mainly if silver irritates your lip or you dislike the slicker feel of silver. Acoustically the cup, rim and throat dimensions do the work.
04Is this a good jazz mouthpiece?
The 12CS or 10CS are the jazz-oriented small shanks in this line. The 5BS aims at a fuller, more solid sound with a brilliant high register.
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.
