Detail 01
16.4mm cup diameter
Middle of the Wick range. Enough room for a full sound without the endurance cost of the 17mm 2.
Product detailSKU #1274228080919
Denis WickDW4881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Gold 4W
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-finish cornet mouthpiece with a 16.4mm cup, 5.55mm rim and open backbore. For brass band cornet players who need endurance on long sets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band players sitting on long rehearsals and contest programs
- Players who like the Wick 4 but fatigue on the rim
- Anyone chasing a deep, rich cornet tone with stable pitch
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet players — this is a cornet shank, not a trumpet fit
- Players wanting a bright, cutting lead sound
- Small-cup players stepping up too fast from a shallow piece
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
5.55mm rim width
The widest rim in this series apart from the BW pieces. Spreads pressure over more lip, so you last longer.
Detail 03
4.58mm throat
On the open side. Air moves freely and the low register fills out, but you have to feed it.
Detail 04
Open backbore
Less resistance than the V-type B models. Bigger, rounder sound; slightly less focus and edge up high.
Detail 05
Gold finish
Feels smoother on the lip than silver and is the usual choice if silver plating irritates your skin.
Detail 06
Same cup as the 4
Tone and pitch center match the standard 4. Only the rim contact changes, so the switch is low risk.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cornet shank only — it will not seat in a trumpet or flugelhorn receiver
- 02Mouthpiece alone. No pouch, case, or brush included
- 03A wider rim changes flexibility. Give it two weeks before judging slurs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 4 and the 4W?
Cup, throat and backbore are identical. The 4W has a 5.55mm rim instead of 5.27mm, so lip pressure spreads wider and you tire more slowly. Tone stays the same.
02Will this fit my trumpet?
No. It's a cornet mouthpiece with a cornet shank. Trumpet receivers take a different taper.
03Is gold better than silver?
Not tonally. Gold feels slicker on the lip and avoids the skin reactions some players get from silver plating.
04Is a 4W too big for a student?
It's a mid-size cup, not extreme. A student moving off a stock mouthpiece can handle it, but expect to build air support for the open throat.
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.
