Detail 01
17.50mm cup diameter
The widest in this range. More lip vibrates, so the sound gets bigger and darker, and the high register gets harder.
Product detailSKU #1274228080993
Denis WickDW4882 Classic Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Gold 1X
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extra-large symphonic trumpet mouthpiece, 17.50mm cup with an unusually wide rim, gold plated. For orchestral players who want size and comfort over ease.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral players needing volume and a broad sound in tutti passages
- Strong embouchures that fatigue on narrow rims during long rehearsals
- Players on a Denis Wick 1 or 1C wanting more rim
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and commercial work; the 5E and 3E are the screamer cups
- Beginners, since a 17.50mm cup takes air and embouchure strength
- Anyone struggling for endurance above the staff; a 3 or 4 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
5.23mm rim width
Extra wide, so pressure spreads across more lip. Helps on long sessions, feels slightly less precise on fast articulation.
Detail 03
3.90mm throat
Wide bore that lets air move freely for volume, but it feels loose if you are not pushing enough air.
Detail 04
Barrel backbore
Keeps resistance even through the register and holds the sound together at high volume rather than letting it spread.
Detail 05
Based on the Wallace 1870 F trumpet
Modeled on a 19th-century large-bore design, which is why cup and rim run larger than most modern trumpet mouthpieces.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Smoother on the lip than silver and slower to wear through. It does not change cup, rim or throat dimensions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Wider in both cup and rim than the 1 and 1C; not a lateral move
- 02Expect a break-in period, since a wider rim shifts where the lip sets
- 03Plating wears where it rubs. Keep it in a pouch, not loose in a bag
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 1X too big for me?
If you already play a Denis Wick 1 or 1C comfortably, the step to 17.50mm is small. Coming from a 3 or 4, expect the upper register to take real work.
02What is the difference between the 1X and the 1C?
The 1C is 17.25mm with a 5mm rim, built to play easier and more flexibly with better upper-register focus. The 1X is wider in cup and rim, aimed at symphonic size and comfort.
03Will gold plating help my endurance?
Only indirectly. Gold feels smoother and warmer than silver, so the rim grabs less. The 5.23mm rim width does far more for comfort than the plating does.
04Does it fit a standard Bb trumpet?
Yes, it uses the standard trumpet shank found on Bb, C, D and Eb trumpets. Cornet and flugelhorn use different shanks and will not take it.
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.
