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Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass trombone receivers. A small-bore horn needs the small-shank 6BS instead.
Product detailSKU #1274228081055
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 6BL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A gold-plated large-shank trombone mouthpiece with a medium-shallow cup. For large-bore tenor players who want one all-around piece that makes the high register easier.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large-bore tenor players covering both section and lead parts
- Players whose upper register fades late in long rehearsals
- Anyone whose skin reacts badly to silver plating
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-bore horns — the large shank won't seat in the receiver
- Bass trombone; 25.30mm and medium-shallow is small for low work
- Players chasing maximum depth and weight from a deep 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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25.30mm cup diameter
Mid-size for tenor. Enough rim to settle into without the endurance cost of a wide bass diameter.
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6.26mm rim width
On the narrow side. It locates precisely and helps flexibility, at some comfort cost over a long session.
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6.66mm throat
Tighter than the AL bass models. More resistance to push against, which is part of why the top end comes easier.
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V-type backbore
The taper below the throat is conical rather than straight, which changes both the resistance and the color of the sound.
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Gold plating
A surface finish. The practical reason to pick it is skin sensitivity to silver; heavy use wears plating through over years.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your receiver takes a large shank before ordering — compare with your current mouthpiece
- 02A medium-shallow cup can thin the low register; test below the staff
- 03Store it in a pouch or case slot so the plating doesn't scratch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a 6BL fit my trombone?
Only if your horn takes a large-shank mouthpiece, typically large-bore tenors and bass trombones. Small-bore student and jazz horns take the small-shank 6BS, which has the same cup dimensions.
02What's the difference between the 6BL and the 6BS?
The shank. Both are 25.30mm cup diameter, 6.26mm rim, 6.66mm throat with a V-type backbore. The BL is large shank, the BS small shank for small-bore horns.
03Is this a good bass trombone mouthpiece?
Not really. At 25.30mm with a medium-shallow cup it favors the upper register. Bass players usually want something wider and deeper, like Denis Wick's AL models at 26mm and up.
04Is the gold plating worth the extra money?
Treat it as a finish rather than a sound upgrade. The real reasons to choose gold are skin sensitivity to silver plating and how the surface feels against your lip.
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.
