Detail 01
25.90mm cup diameter
Mid-size for large-shank tenor. Enough lip contact for a full sound without the endurance cost of a 27mm bass cup.
Product detailSKU #1274228081280
Denis WickDW5880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Silver 4BL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Denis Wick Classic trombone mouthpiece, 4BL cut. Large shank, medium backbore, sized for solo and section tenor players wanting range without losing body.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Solo tenor trombone repertoire and recital work
- Section players needing an even tone top to bottom
- Large-bore tenor horns in concert band or wind ensemble
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass trombone — the 2AL or 0AL cups suit that job
- Small-shank horns; the 4BS is the small-shank equivalent
- Beginners still building embouchure on a stock 6.5AL
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.
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Large shank
Large-bore tenor and bass receivers only. A small-bore horn takes the 4BS, same dimensions, different shank.
Detail 03
7.13mm throat
Wider than the bright 6BL models. More air moves through, so the sound opens up and the low end fills in.
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Medium backbore
Balanced between the edge of a V-type and the spread of a barrel. Even response rather than specialized in either direction.
Detail 05
6.77mm rim width
Fairly wide. More cushion on the lip helps long rehearsals, at some cost to fast flexibility.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Slick, slightly cool feel on the lip. Some players react to silver — worth knowing before a long commitment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your slide receiver is large or small shank; the wrong one will not seat.
- 02Mouthpiece only — no case, pouch, or cleaning brush.
- 03Expect a few weeks of adjustment if you're moving from a narrower rim.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between 4BL and 5AL?
The 4BL runs a 25.90mm cup with a medium backbore and 7.13mm throat. The 5AL is slightly narrower at 25.73mm but deeper, with a barrel backbore and 7.30mm throat for symphonic work.
02Is the 4BL a good step up from a student mouthpiece?
It suits a developed embouchure. The wider rim and larger throat need air support. Players still building chops often find a smaller cup easier to control.
03Does this fit a bass trombone?
The large shank will seat, but the 25.90mm cup is a tenor size. Bass players in this line usually run the 2AL, 1AL, or 0AL for the low register.
04Silver or gold plate — does it matter to the sound?
The difference shows up in feel and grip more than tone. Silver is slicker and cooler; the cup and throat dimensions drive how the mouthpiece actually plays.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
23 detailsOther
- 6bl
- Large shank; 25.30mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Medium-shallow cup design for improved high register. Great all-around mouthpiece.
- 5al
- Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect for wind ensemble and symphonic work. Deep cup and larger bore for improved projection and tone.
- 6al
- Large shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.20mm throat; Medium backbore. Big, full sound with even tone quality and improved high register. Ideal for concert band and brass band players.
- 9bl
- Large shank; 25mm cup diameter; 6.46mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Brilliant, sonorous high register with full sound.
- 4bs
- Small shank; 25.90mm cup diameter; 6.77mm rim width; 7.13mm throat; Medium backbore. Big bore sound for a small bore instrument. Excellent for the well-developed embouchure that needs a large cup on a small bore trombone.
- 5bs
- Small shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 6.87mm throat, Medium backbore. Gives the smaller bore trombone the qualities of a large bore instrument. Brilliant and solid high register.
- 12cs
- Small shank; 24.50mm cup diameter; 6.71mm rim width; 6.10mm throat; V-type backbore. Wider, rounded rim for endurance and clear, resonant high register. Excellent jazz model.
- 6bs
- Small shank; 25.30mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Medium-shallow cup design for improved high register. Great all-around small shank mouthpiece.
- 7cs
- Small shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 6.24mm throat; Medium backbore. Clean tone with clear attacks and increased flexibility. Fantastic high range.
- 9bs
- Small shank; 25mm cup diameter; 6.46mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Good all-around small shank mouthpiece. Good choice for lead playing or alto trombone.
- 4abl
- Large shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.72mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; Medium backbore. Dark core sound with excellent flexibility. Improved high register performance.
- 5abl
- Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 7.15mm throat, Medium backbore. Excellent high register with a rich tone.
- 10cs
- Small shank; 25mm cup diameter; 6.46mm rim width; 6.24mm throat; Medium backbore. Clean, even tone quality in all registers. Good choice for jazz or alto trombone.
- 0al
- Large shank; 27.42mm cup diameter; 6.09mm rim width; 7.45mm throat; Barrel backbore. Clean, precise attacks in the low register. Great for strong, advanced players.
- 1al
- Large shank; 27.11mm cup diameter; 6.09mm rim width; 7.45mm throat; Open backbore. Open sound in all registers with perfect amount of resistance. Rich, dark tone.
- 4 5al
- Large shank; 25.85mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.24mm throat; Barrel backbore. Easy blowing upper register with dark tone. Well suited for symphonic trombonist.
- 00al
- Large shank; 28mm cup diameter; 6.40mm rim width; 8.15mm throat; Open backbore. Dark, round tone with exceptional projection and clarity. Good choice for contrabass trombone.
- 2al
- Large shank; 27mm cup diameter; 6.73mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; Barrel backbore. Secure high register with full, dark lows. Wider rim with clear traditional bass sound. Good choice for orchestral work.
- 3al
- Large shank; 26.40mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; Barrel backbore. Great choice for tenor players that also double on bass or strong euphonium players. Wider rim and easy response.
- 4bl
- Large shank; 25.90mm cup diameter; 6.77mm rim width; 7.13mm throat; Medium backbore. Idela for solo playing with excellent range and even tone production. Clear ringing sound with good high register.
- 2nal
- Large shank; 27mm cup diameter; 6.15mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; Barrel backbore. Easy high and low register. Narrower rim with excellent flexibility and accurate attacks.
- 5bl
- Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 6.87mm throat, Medium backbore. Ideal for principal players with free and resonant high register.
- 4al
- Large shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.72mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; Barrel backbore. Full low register with big, dark sound. A classic euphonium model that is also good for powerful trombonist.
