Detail 01
16mm cup diameter
The smallest diameter in this line. Less lip vibrates inside the cup, which favors high notes over low-register breadth.
Product detailSKU #1274228081139
Denis WickDW4881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Gold 5B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated cornet mouthpiece in the 5B cut: small cup, tight throat, V backbore. For players who want focus and an easier upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band cornet players who need to cut through a full section
- Lead-book players living above the staff
- Anyone whose sound spreads and loses center at volume
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a broad, dark low register — the small cup limits it
- Trumpet players; the cornet shank will not seat in a trumpet receiver
- Anyone who feels choked by a narrow throat on loud passages
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
5.3mm rim width
A wide rim spreads pressure over more lip. Easier on endurance, slightly less agile for fast slurring than a narrow rim.
Detail 03
3.97mm throat
The tightest throat here. Adds back-pressure, so the sound focuses and centers, but caps how loud you can push before it bunches up.
Detail 04
V-type backbore
Narrows behind the throat instead of flaring. Pulls the sound tighter and forward compared with the open-backbore cuts.
Detail 05
Gold plating
The choice for players whose lips react to silver plate. It also feels slicker, so the piece slides more on a wet lip.
Detail 06
Cornet shank
Shorter and smaller than a trumpet shank. Fits cornet receivers only; no adapter is implied.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Gold plate carries a price premium over the same cut in silver
- 02Expect a week or two of adjustment before your range settles
- 03Add a pouch or guard — plating scratches against keys and case hardware
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a cornet mouthpiece fit my trumpet?
No. The cornet shank is shorter and narrower than a trumpet shank and will not seat properly in a trumpet receiver.
02Is 5B smaller than a 4?
Yes. Denis Wick numbers run larger to smaller, so the 5 cup at 16mm is narrower than the 4 at 16.4mm. The B marks the V backbore.
03Why choose gold plating over silver?
Two reasons: skin that reacts to silver plate, and feel. Gold sits slicker on the lip. Sound difference is small next to cup and throat.
04Will this help my high register?
The small cup and tight throat both work in that direction. It costs you low-register width, so it suits players who need range more than depth.
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.
