Detail 01
30.5 mm cup diameter
This is the stated cup diameter for the No. 4 model.
Product detailSKU #1297873816310
Denis WickDW5286 Classic Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Silver 4
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Classic Series tuba mouthpiece with a smaller shank, clear tone, and excellent articulation and response.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Younger tuba players
- Players seeking clear tone
- Players seeking strong articulation and response
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a large-shank mouthpiece
- Players seeking the largest Classic Series cup sizes
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
8.27 mm throat
This is the stated throat diameter for the No. 4 model.
Detail 03
Smaller shank
The supplied specification identifies this model as a smaller-shank mouthpiece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your tuba accepts a smaller shank.
- 02The supplied data identifies this as the No. 4 model, with a 30.5 mm cup diameter and 8.27 mm throat.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instrument is this mouthpiece for?
It is a tuba mouthpiece.
02What are the cup and throat dimensions?
It has a 30.5 mm cup diameter and an 8.27 mm throat.
03Is this model suited to younger players?
Yes. The supplied specification calls it great for younger players.
04What playing qualities are stated for the No. 4?
It is described as having clear tone with excellent articulation and response.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
20 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.
- Category Source
- detail
- 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.
- Korena Special
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- 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.
- Tier
- new
- 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.
- Source Id
- site51297873816310
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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