Detail 01
32.5mm cup diameter
Widest cup here. More lip vibrates, giving more volume and low end, and fatigue arrives sooner.
Product detailSKU #1297873816315
Denis WickDW5286 Classic Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Silver 1
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The largest cup in this Classic series: 32.5mm diameter, 7.48mm rim, 8.43mm throat, small shank. For developed players on large tubas wanting volume and range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Experienced players on large tubas needing maximum output
- Small-shank horns that still need a big sound
- Low, loud section work under a full ensemble
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Students — a 32.5mm cup tires chops fast
- Large-shank receivers; this is a small shank
- Players who want a wide cushioned rim
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
7.48mm rim width
Narrow rim puts more lip inside the cup — better flexibility, less cushion over a long rehearsal.
Detail 03
8.43mm throat
Wide bore passes a lot of air. Rewards a full air stream and thins out if you under-blow.
Detail 04
Small shank
Large cup on a small-shank taper. Confirm your receiver, since most 32.5mm mouthpieces assume otherwise.
Detail 05
1 versus 1XL
Same 32.5mm cup and 8.43mm throat. The XL adds a wider, rounded rim if comfort is the issue.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only; no pouch, brush or cleaning kit included
- 02Confirm your receiver is small shank before ordering this size
- 03Expect an adjustment period — large cups punish tired chops
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 1 too big for me?
If you are still building endurance, likely yes. It needs a strong embouchure and a lot of air. The 3 or 4 sizes are more forgiving.
02What is the difference between the 1 and the 1XL?
Cup diameter and throat are identical at 32.5mm and 8.43mm. The 1XL uses a wider, rounded rim, which spreads pressure over more lip.
03Will it fit a large-shank tuba?
No. This is the small-shank version. A large-shank receiver needs a different mouthpiece or an adapter, which changes how the horn plays.
04Does the bigger cup guarantee a better low register?
It gives you more to work with, not automatically more sound. Without the air to fill it, a 32.5mm cup sounds weaker than a smaller one.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
15 detailsOther
- 1
- 32.5mm cup diameter; 7.48mm rim width; 8.43mm throat. Large tuba mouthpiece with smaller shank. Great volume and range.
- 2
- 32mm cup diameter; 8.45mm throat. Smaller shank mouthpiece with Helleberg shape cup. Works well with F, Eb and 4/4 C tubas.
- 3
- 31.25mm cup diameter; 8.78mm throat. Round cup and larger throat and backbore. Big dark sound with increased endurance.
- 4
- 30.5mm cup diameter; 8.27mm throat. Smaller shank with clear tone and excellent articulation and response. Great for younger players.
- 5
- 30mm cup diameter; 7.89mm throat. Smaller shank with smaller throat and medium backbore for added support and clarity with projection. Works well for F and Eb tubas.
- 1xl
- 32.5mm cup diameter; 8.43mm throat. Wider, rounded rim for large tubas. Great volume and range.
- 2xl
- 32mm cup diameter; 8.45mm throat: Wider, rounded rim for player comfort during extended periods. Works well for soft, articulated passages.
- 3xl
- 31.25mm cup diameter; 8.78mm throat. Wide, round rim for additional player comfort. Works well for F tuba.
- 2sl
- 32mm cup diameter; 7.65mm throat. Funnel-shape Helleberg cup with clear sound with good projection in all registers.
- 3sl
- 31.25mm cup diameter; 7.62mm throat. Soloist model with brilliant tone and high register. Great for F tuba work.
- 5l
- 30mm cup diameter; 7.89mm throat. Deep cup and matching backbore for compact sound. Good choice for F and Eb tubas.
- 4l
- 30.5mm cup diameter; 8.27mm throat. Excellent choice for younger players. Good projection with less effort.
- 3l
- 31.25mm cup diameter; 8.78mm throat. Deep, well-rounded cup plus huge throat and backbore for rich, organ-like tone.
- 2l
- 32mm cup diameter; 8.45mm throat. Large funnel-shape Helleberg cup. Clean and clear sound in all registers
- 1l
- 32.5mm cup diameter; 8.43mm throat. Especially for large tubas. Enormous volume and range; needs strong embouchure.
