Detail 01
32mm cup diameter
Toward the large end of the Denis Wick tuba range. More lip area to control, and more air needed to fill it.
Product detailSKU #1297873816311
Denis WickDW5286 Classic Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Silver 2SL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A silver-plated Classic Series tuba mouthpiece in the 2SL size — a funnel Helleberg-style cup for players who want clear tone with projection across all registers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tuba players wanting clear projection without going to a huge throat
- Upgrading from a stock student mouthpiece on a large tuba
- Ensemble work where the low end must stay defined, not woolly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a large shank — the SL sizes use the smaller shank
- Beginners still building embouchure; the 4 or 5 sizes fit better
- Anyone chasing maximum dark, organ-like width — that's the 3L
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
7.65mm throat
Narrower than the 8.45mm on the 2L. Adds resistance, which gives clarity and projection instead of pure width.
Detail 03
Funnel-shape Helleberg cup
Gradual cone rather than a bowl. Rounder, less edgy sound and easier low register than a cup-shaped mouthpiece.
Detail 04
Smaller shank
Fits smaller-shank tuba receivers only. A large-shank horn will not accept it without an adapter.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slightly grippier and warmer against the lip than gold plate, and it tarnishes — plan on wiping it down.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver: smaller shank only, so measure before ordering
- 02No pouch, brush or cleaning cloth included in the box
- 0332mm is a big rim — jumping straight from a student size takes adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 2SL and the 2L?
Both share the 32mm cup. The 2L has an 8.45mm throat for a broad, clean sound; the 2SL narrows the throat to 7.65mm, trading some width for clarity and projection.
02Will this fit my tuba?
Only if your horn takes a smaller shank. Denis Wick's SL and numbered small-shank sizes will not seat properly in a large-shank receiver.
03Is this good for a beginner?
The 32mm cup asks for a developed embouchure and steady air. Younger players do better on the 4 or 5 sizes, which project with less effort.
04Does it work on F and Eb tubas?
The Helleberg-style funnel cup suits those horns, though the 32mm cup is large. Players wanting a more compact sound on F and Eb often go to the 5L or 3SL.
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.
