Detail 01
Cup diameter, 16 to 17.5 mm
Bigger diameter means more volume and a fuller low register, but costs endurance. Smaller favors high notes and stamina.
Product detailSKU #1274228081626
Denis WickDW4882 Classic Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Gold 1
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Denis Wick Classic trumpet mouthpiece, sold in a range of cup sizes. For players who know which Wick number they want.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Trumpet players who already know their Denis Wick cup number
- Symphonic players wanting the larger 1, 1X, or 2W cups
- Jazz players after a V-backbore piece like the 4X or 5X
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players unsure of their size — cup diameter changes everything
- Anyone with a gold or plating sensitivity on the lips
- Cornet or flugelhorn players; these are trumpet shanks
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
Barrel vs V-type backbore
Barrel gives a rounder, more centered symphonic tone. V-type opens projection and makes the upper register speak more easily.
Detail 03
Rim width, 5 to 6 mm
Wider rims spread pressure across more lip and extend endurance. Narrow rims give sharper articulation and more flexibility.
Detail 04
Throat, 3.70 to 3.90 mm
Larger throats blow freer and take more air. Smaller throats add resistance, which helps control at lower volume.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Feels warmer and slicker on the lip than silver. Softer than silver, so it wears through faster with heavy use.
Detail 06
E and X model suffixes
E models are bright, high-register lead pieces. X models add an extra-wide cushion rim for comfort over long sets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm which cup number you are ordering — the numbers are not interchangeable
- 02Gold plating wears at contact points over years of daily playing
- 03Give any new mouthpiece two weeks before judging it fairly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between a 4 and a 4C?
Both are 16.50 mm with a 5.18 mm rim and 3.70 mm throat. The 4 centers pitch with a warm, dark tone; the 4C is harmonically richer with a stronger high register.
02Which one should a beginner get?
The 4B. It uses the same 16.50 mm cup as the other 4s but is built to blow easily with a warm tone, so it does not fight a developing embouchure.
03Is gold plating better than silver?
It is not better, just different. Gold feels warmer and slides more on the lip, which some players prefer. It is also softer and wears faster than silver.
04Which model is best for lead and high notes?
The 5E is the brightest screamer of the group, with a 16 mm cup and V-type backbore. The 3E and 4E are similar but with progressively larger cups.
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
18 detailsOther
- 1
- 17.25 mm cup diameter; 5 mm rim width; 3.90 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Large mouthpiece ideal for symphonic playing. Large, open sound with excellent flexibility.
- 3
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.05 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Warm, dark sound with excellent flexibility. Good all-around mouthpiece.
- 4
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.18 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat, Barrel backbore. Stable center of pitch and warm, dark sound. Good all-around mouthpiece.
- 5
- 16 mm cup diameter; 5.30 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat, Barrel backbore. Warm sound with good response and stability in all registers. Traditional French cup for jazz and light music players.
- 5x
- 16 mm cup diameter; 6 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; V-type backbore. Added comfort from extra wide cushion rim. Excellent projection and focus in the high register. Great jazz mouthpiece.
- 4x
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.75 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat, V-type backbore. Extremely comfortable cushion rim with excellent projection and stability with easily attainable high register. Great for jazz work.
- 2w
- 17 mm cup diameter; 5.50 mm rim width; 3.7 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect balance of tonal depth and brilliant overtones with increased endurance from a wider rim. Scintillating high register.
- 3cv
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.50 mm rim width; 3.80 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Beautiful depth of tone with brilliant high register. Developed specially for the Eb trumpet; ideal for the Haydn and Hummel Concertos. Paul Archibald inspired model.
- 1x
- 17.50 mm cup diameter; 5.23 rim width; 3.90 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Extra-large symphonic style mouthpiece based on the Wallace 1870 F trumpet. Resonant high register and extra wide rim for added comfort.
- 1 5c
- 17 mm cup diameter; 5 mm rim width; 3.80 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Slightly wider rim to add extra stability and comfort. More brilliant and flexible.
- 1 25cv
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.40 mm rim width; 3.80 mm v; Open backbore. Very warm sound with excellent endurance. The V-shaped cup gives a dark tone suitable for Mahler and Bruckner. Paul Archibald inspired model.
- 4b
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.18 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect for beginners. Has a warm tone and plays very easy. All-around mouthpiece with great flexibility.
- 4c
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.18 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat, Barrel backbore. Harmonically rich tone with a strong center of pitch. All-around mouthpiece with great high register.
- 3c
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.05 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Free blowing feel with warm sound and excellent response. Brilliant high register well-suited for Bb, C, D and Eb trumpets
- 5e
- 16 mm cup diameter; 5.30 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; V-type backbore. Upper register plays easily with a bright, crisp sound. The ultimate ‘screamer’ mouthpiece.
- 4e
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.18 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; V-type backbore. Plays easily into the upper register with a bright tone. Great for jazz work.
- 3e
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.05 mm rim width; 3.80 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Excellent projection with a bright, crisp sound. Very successful "screamer" jazz mouthpiece.
- 1c
- 17.25 mm cup diameter; 5 mm rim width; 3.90 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Similar to the model 1, but easier to play and more flexible. Better focus in the upper register.
