Detail 01
30mm cup diameter
On the smaller side for tuba. Less lip inside the cup means easier endurance and upper register, less raw air volume.
Product detailSKU #1297873816301
Denis WickDW5286 Classic Series Tuba Mouthpiece in Silver 5L
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A silver-plated 5L tuba mouthpiece with a 30mm cup and deep cup profile. Aimed at F and Eb tuba players who want a compact, focused sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- F or Eb tuba in a quintet or small ensemble setting
- Players who want a tighter core rather than a broad orchestral spread
- Moving from a student mouthpiece toward a more defined tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large CC or BBb contrabass tuba — the 30mm cup is undersized
- Players chasing maximum volume and a wide, dark orchestral sound
- Instruments requiring a large shank receiver
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
7.89mm throat
A narrower throat than the larger models. More resistance, which supports the sound and keeps it centered rather than spreading.
Detail 03
Deep cup with matching backbore
The depth keeps the tone from going thin despite the small diameter. Result is compact and focused, not bright.
Detail 04
Small shank
Fits small-shank receivers only. Check your leadpipe before ordering — most F and Eb tubas take small shank.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slightly more grip and a marginally firmer feel than gold plate. Some players react to silver on the lips.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your tuba takes a small shank, not large
- 02Sized for F and Eb tuba, not contrabass BBb or CC
- 03Give any new mouthpiece a couple of weeks before judging it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my BBb tuba?
It is a small-shank mouthpiece with a 30mm cup, designed around F and Eb tubas. On a large BBb contrabass it will feel undersized.
02How does 5L differ from the standard 5?
Both share the 30mm cup and 7.89mm throat. The 5L uses a deeper cup with a matching backbore for a more compact sound.
03Is this good for a younger player?
The smaller cup and narrower throat make it manageable, though the 4L is specifically aimed at younger players wanting projection with less effort.
04Silver or gold plating — does it matter?
Silver feels slightly firmer and grippier on the lips. The main practical issue is that a minority of players have a skin reaction to it.
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.
