Detail 01
16.5mm cup diameter
Mid-range in this line. Wide enough for a full sound without the air demand of the 17mm 2 and 2B.
Product detailSKU #1274228081339
Denis WickDW4881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Gold 4B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated cornet mouthpiece with a 16.5mm cup, tight throat and V backbore. For brass band players who want a focused sound and clean attacks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band cornet players wanting a centered, focused tone
- Anyone whose current piece feels spread or airy up high
- Players who need clean articulation at soft dynamics
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet players — a cornet shank won't seat in a trumpet
- Players who prefer a wide-open, free-blowing feel
- Eb cornet work, where the shallow S model fits better
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
5.17mm rim width
Moderate contact area. If endurance is the limit, the 4BW pairs a similar cup with a wider 5.5mm rim.
Detail 03
4.27mm throat
Tighter than the open-backbore 4 and 4.5, which run 4.45–4.58mm. More resistance to lean on, easier control high up.
Detail 04
V-type backbore
Tapers gradually instead of stepping open. Concentrates the sound rather than letting it spread — the traditional cornet character.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Smoother against the lip than silver and it will not tarnish. Some players find it slips once they start sweating.
Detail 06
Cornet shank
Cut for a cornet receiver, which is shorter and narrower than a trumpet's. This is not a trumpet mouthpiece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case or cleaning brush
- 02Added resistance from the V backbore takes about a week to adjust to
- 03Gold plate shows fingerprints; wipe it down after playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a trumpet?
No. It is cut for a cornet receiver, which is shorter and narrower than a trumpet's. Use a trumpet mouthpiece on a trumpet.
02How does the 4B differ from the plain 4?
The 4 has a 16.4mm cup, wider 5.27mm rim, open backbore and 4.58mm throat. The 4B is tighter through the throat and more focused.
03Is gold plating worth it over silver?
It changes feel and upkeep, not size. Gold is smoother on the lip and does not tarnish. Cup, rim and throat dimensions are identical.
04I run out of chops quickly — is there a wider rim option?
Yes. The 4BW keeps a 16.5mm cup and V backbore but widens the rim to 5.5mm, spreading pressure across more lip.
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.
