Detail 01
Deep cup
The main reason a flugel sounds like a flugel. Darker, rounder tone, softer attacks, less edge at volume.
Product detailSKU #1274228081005
Denis WickDW4884 Classic Series Flugelhorn Mouthpiece in Gold 4FL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated flugelhorn mouthpiece, 16.50mm deep cup with a standard USA shank. For players wanting the dark, round flugel sound rather than a trumpet tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flugel doubling in big band or jazz section work
- Players who want warmth and depth over projection
- Trumpet players sized around a 3C looking for a flugel match
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Horns with a Medium European shank receiver
- Lead work needing brightness and cut at volume
- Players fighting a weak high register; a deep cup makes it harder
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
Standard USA shank
Fits American-made flugelhorns. European horns often need the Medium European shank version, which is not interchangeable.
Detail 03
16.50mm cup diameter
Mid-sized. Roughly comparable to a common medium trumpet rim, so switching horns mid-set is less disruptive.
Detail 04
4.60mm throat
Standard for the deep-cup sizes. Passes enough air for the low register without going loose in the middle.
Detail 05
Open backbore
Free blow that lets the deep cup open up. Adds warmth and body rather than resistance and focus.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Smoother, slicker feel on the lip than silver. Preferred by players who react to silver plating.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your flugel takes a standard USA shank, not Medium European
- 02Mouthpiece only; no pouch or case
- 03A shallower 5EFL exists if the deep cup feels too dark
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my flugelhorn?
It fits standard USA shank flugelhorns. Many European-built horns use a Medium European shank and need the 4F instead. Check your leadpipe before ordering.
02Can I use my trumpet mouthpiece in a flugelhorn?
The shank is different, and a trumpet cup is far shallower. You lose the dark, round flugel character that the deep cup produces.
03What is the difference between 4FL and 4BFL?
The 4FL has a deep cup. The 4BFL is medium-deep with a slightly larger 4.60mm throat feel — brighter and easier in the upper register.
04What trumpet size does 4FL compare to?
At 16.50mm, the cup diameter sits in the medium range, so players on a mid-sized trumpet rim usually adapt without changing embouchure.
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.
