Detail 01
31.25mm cup diameter
Mid-large rim. More lip inside the cup than a 4 or 5, less stretch than the 32.5mm 1 models.
Product detailSKU #1297873816304
Denis WickDW5286 Classic Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Silver 3L
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated tuba mouthpiece in the 3L cup. A deep, wide-throated model for players chasing a big, dark orchestral sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral tuba players wanting weight and depth in the low register
- Advancing students moving off a stock student mouthpiece
- Section work where a broad, blending tone matters more than edge
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — the deep cup and huge throat need real air support
- Players needing brightness and cutting projection in a jazz setting
- Horns requiring a large shank; this line runs smaller shank
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
8.78mm throat
The widest throat in this range. Air moves freely for volume, but it takes more air to fill.
Detail 03
Deep, well-rounded cup
Adds low-end weight and darkens the tone. Trades away some articulation clarity and high-register ease.
Detail 04
Large backbore
Opens the sound further downstream, reinforcing the organ-like character rather than focusing it.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slightly grippier and warmer feeling on the lip than gold, and standard on most brass mouthpieces.
Detail 06
Smaller shank
Fits horns cut for a smaller receiver. Wrong shank sits too deep or too shallow and kills response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your tuba's receiver — smaller shank will not seat in a large-shank horn
- 02Endurance drops at first; the deep cup demands more air than student models
- 03Sold as the mouthpiece only, no pouch or case
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between 3L and 3XL?
Same 31.25mm cup and 8.78mm throat. The XL has a wide, round rim for extra comfort. The L has the deep rounded cup for that dark, organ-like tone.
02Is the 3L good for F tuba?
The 3SL soloist and 3XL are the models aimed at F tuba. The 3L's deep cup and large backbore favor bigger horns and darker low work.
03Is this too much mouthpiece for a high schooler?
Likely. The deep cup and 8.78mm throat reward a developed embouchure and strong air. The 4L is the model listed as a good fit for younger players.
04Will this fit my sousaphone?
Only if the receiver takes a smaller shank. Many large horns are cut for a large shank, so measure or test-fit before committing.
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.
