Detail 01
17mm cup diameter
The widest in this series. More lip vibrates, which adds body but demands more endurance than the 16mm sizes.
Product detailSKU #1274228081164
Denis WickDW4881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Gold 2B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated 2B cornet mouthpiece. The widest cup in the Classic Series with a V backbore and tighter throat, aimed at high-register clarity.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cornet players who want a wide cup with high-register focus
- Brass band players covering demanding upper parts
- Players wanting more resistance than an open-backbore piece gives
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet players — this is a cornet shank
- Beginners; a 17mm cup takes real embouchure strength to center
- Players chasing maximum free-blowing airflow
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
V-type backbore (the B)
The B suffix marks the V backbore. Compared to the open backbore versions, it trades free airflow for high-register clarity.
Detail 03
4.27mm throat
Narrower than the 4.572mm open-backbore models. Adds resistance you can lean into instead of air disappearing through the horn.
Detail 04
4.92mm rim width
The narrowest rim in the series. More precise slotting and flexibility, less cushion, so endurance suffers on long sets.
Detail 05
Cornet shank
Cornet receivers are smaller than trumpet. This will not seat in a trumpet, flugelhorn, or Eb cornet receiver.
Detail 06
Gold plating
A plated finish over the underlying metal. It wears through at contact points over years and can be replated.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your horn takes a standard cornet shank before ordering
- 02Sold as the mouthpiece alone — no pouch, brush, or case included
- 03The wide 17mm cup with a narrow rim is an endurance test; try before committing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a trumpet?
No. It's a cornet mouthpiece with a cornet shank, which is smaller than a trumpet receiver. It won't seat properly and you'd damage the receiver forcing it.
02What's the difference between the 2B and the 2?
Both share the 17mm cup and 4.92mm rim. The 2 has an open backbore and 4.572mm throat; the 2B uses a V backbore and tighter 4.27mm throat.
03Is the 2B good for high notes?
The V backbore and narrow throat are built for high-register clarity. That said, the 17mm cup is the widest offered here, so endurance is the limiting factor.
04Should I get the 2BW instead?
The 2BW has the same 17mm cup, V backbore, and 4.27mm throat, but a 5.5mm rim instead of 4.92mm. Choose it if you want more comfort and endurance.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- V
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
13 detailsOther
- 2
- 17mm cup diameter; 4.92mm rim width; 4.572mm throat; open backbore. Free blowing feel with a large, well-rounded sound.
- 3
- 16.75mm cup diameter; 5.05mm rim width; 4.572mm throat; open backbore. Very stable, free blowing mouthpiece with a dark tone.
- 4
- 16.4mm cup diameter; 5.27mm rim width; 4.58mm throat; open backbore. Deep, rich tone with a stable center of pitch.
- 5
- 16mm cup diameter; 5.3mm rim width; 4.45mm throat; open backbore. Warm, dark tone with good response in the upper register.
- 4w
- 16.4mm cup diameter; 5.55mm rim width; 4.58mm throat; open backbore. Same qualities as the 4 with a wider rim for increased endurance.
- 2bw
- 17mm cup diameter; 5.5mm rim width; 4.27mm throat; V-type backbore. Excellent clarity in the high register with an extra-wide rim for added comfort.
- 4bw
- 16.5mm cup diameter; 5.5mm rim width; 4.27mm throat; V-type backbore. Excellent response with improved stability and endurance.
- 4 5
- 16.5mm cup diameter; 5.17mm rim width; 4.45mm throat; open backbore. The deep cup generates a dark tone and a more free blowing feel.
- 5b
- 16mm cup diameter; 5.3mm rim width; 3.97mm throat; V-type backbore. Focused, full-bodied sound with good projection.
- 4b
- 16.5mm cup diameter; 5.17mm rim width; 4.27mm throat; V-type backbore. Exceptional clarity and resonance in all registers.
- 3b
- 16.75mm cup diameter; 5.05mm rim width; 4.27mm throat; V-type backbore. Brilliant high register with very focused, full sound.
- 2b
- 17mm cup diameter; 4.92mm rim width; 4.27mm throat; V-type backbore. Excellent clarity in the high register.
- S
- 16mm cup diameter; 5.3mm rim width; 4.1mm throat; open backbore. Shallow cup designed for Eb cornet; resonant sound with excellent projection and fantastic high register.
