Detail 01
30.5mm cup diameter
Smaller rim circle than the 1, 2 or 3 sizes, so less lip to control and endurance comes easier.
Product detailSKU #1297873816314
Denis WickDW5286 Classic Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Silver 4L
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Denis Wick 4L tuba mouthpiece: 30.5mm cup, 8.27mm throat, small shank. Aimed at younger or developing players who need projection without heavy air demands.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students stepping up from a stock student mouthpiece
- Small-shank tubas needing clear attacks in concert band
- Players who tire quickly on wider cups
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large-shank receivers — this shank will not seat
- Players chasing maximum low-register volume
- Anyone already settled on a 32mm-class cup
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
8.27mm throat
Mid-range bore for this line. Builds tone without demanding the air supply the 8.78mm throats want.
Detail 03
Small shank
Fits small-shank receivers only. Check the leadpipe first; an adapter changes how the horn responds.
Detail 04
Projection with less effort
Cup and backbore are matched for output at moderate air, which suits an embouchure still developing.
Detail 05
Silver finish
Wipes clean quickly. Polish rather than scrub — abrasives wear the plating fastest right at the rim.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only; budget separately for a pouch and a cleaning brush
- 02Measure your receiver — small and large shanks are not interchangeable
- 03Give any new mouthpiece a few weeks before judging response
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my tuba?
It is a small-shank mouthpiece and seats in small-shank receivers. If your leadpipe takes a large shank, this size will not fit properly.
02What is the difference between the 4 and the 4L?
Both use the 30.5mm cup and 8.27mm throat. The 4 is described for clear tone and articulation, the 4L for projection with less effort.
03Is this a good beginner mouthpiece?
Yes. The narrower cup and moderate throat make response and endurance easier than the 1, 2 or 3 sizes in the same series.
04Will it improve my low register?
Not much. This is one of the smaller cups here. The 3L, with a 31.25mm cup and 8.78mm throat, moves far more air down low.
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.
