Detail 01
Deep cup
Darker, rounder tone with more low-end body. Costs some upper-register ease and takes more air to fill.
Product detailSKU #1274228081214
Denis WickDW4884 Classic Series Flugelhorn Mouthpiece in Gold 4F
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated flugelhorn mouthpiece with a deep cup and medium European shank. For flugel players wanting a dark, covered sound rather than brightness.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flugel work in big band and section playing where blend matters
- Players whose flugel takes a European shank
- Doubling trumpet players wanting a distinctly darker flugel voice
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Horns built for a standard USA shank — the taper won't seat right
- Lead players chasing brightness and projection
- Anyone with a nickel allergy history who hasn't tried gold plating
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
Medium European shank
Matches European-taper flugel leadpipes. On a USA-shank horn it will sit too far in or out and pitch will suffer.
Detail 03
16.50mm cup diameter
Middle of the flugel range. Enough room for a full sound without the endurance cost of the widest rims.
Detail 04
5.13mm rim width
Moderately wide rim spreads pressure across the lip, which helps endurance but slightly dulls flexibility between registers.
Detail 05
4.60mm throat
Fairly open. Lets air through freely for volume and low-register body, with less back-pressure to lean on.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Warmer feel on the lip than silver and a common choice for players who react to nickel or silver.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your flugel is USA or European shank before ordering — they are not interchangeable
- 02Mouthpiece only; no pouch, case or cleaning brush included
- 03Switching cup depth changes your setup; give it weeks before judging
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my flugelhorn?
Only if your horn takes a medium European shank. Many flugels use a standard USA shank instead. Check your current mouthpiece or the horn's specs first.
02Can I use it on a trumpet?
No. Flugelhorn shanks are a different taper and size than trumpet. It will not seat in a trumpet leadpipe.
03How does gold plating differ from silver?
Gold feels smoother and slightly warmer on the lip and doesn't tarnish the way silver does. It's also the usual alternative for players who react to silver or nickel.
04What's the difference between the 4F and the 4FL?
The 4F is a deep cup on a medium European shank. The 4FL is the same deep cup and dimensions on a standard USA shank. Shank fit is the deciding factor.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
12 detailsOther
- 5bfl
- Standard USA shank; Medium-deep cup; 16mm cup diameter; 5.30mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; Open backbore.
- 3bfl
- Standard USA shank; Medium-deep cup; 16.75mm cup diameter; 5mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 4bfl
- Standard USA shank; Medium-deep cup; 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.13mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 2bfl
- Standard USA shank; Medium-deep cup; 17mm cup diameter; 4.88mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 5efl
- Standard USA shank; Shallow cup; 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.30mm rim width; 3.90mm throat; V-type backbore.
- 4f
- Medium European shank; Deep cup; 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.13mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 3f
- Medium European shank; Deep cup; 16.75mm cup diameter; 5mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 2f
- Medium European shank; Deep cup; 17mm cup diameter; 4.88mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 2fl
- Standard USA shank; Deep cup; 17mm cup diameter; 4.88mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- Sfl
- Standard USA shank; Medium cup; 16mm cup diameter; 5.30mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; Open backbore.
- 3fl
- Standard USA shank; Deep cup; 16.75mm cup diameter; 5mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 4fl
- Standard USA shank; Deep cup; 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.13mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
