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Small shank
Fits small-bore tenor trombone receivers. A large-shank horn will not accept it; check your receiver before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1274228081035
Denis WickDW5880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Silver 6BS
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated small-shank trombone mouthpiece, 25.30mm cup with a medium-shallow depth. An all-around choice for small-bore tenor players who want easier upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small-bore tenor players wanting a single do-everything mouthpiece
- Commercial and lead work needing a secure high register
- Stepping up from a stock student mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large-bore tenor or bass trombone — wrong shank size
- Orchestral players wanting deep, dark low-register weight
- Anyone who prefers a wide, cushioned rim for endurance
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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25.30mm cup diameter
Mid-size within this small-shank line. Room for a full sound without the endurance cost of the widest cups.
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Medium-shallow cup
Less cup volume than a symphonic mouthpiece. Upper register comes easier and the sound has more edge, with lighter lows.
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6.26mm rim width
On the narrow side here. Sharper feel improves flexibility and slotting but gives less cushion on long sessions.
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6.66mm throat
Moderate bore. Adds a little back-pressure, which helps upper-register control and keeps the sound compact.
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V-type backbore
Funnel-shaped exit rounds attacks and smooths tone compared with the medium backbores in the same series.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your receiver first — small and large shanks are not interchangeable
- 02No case or pouch included; mouthpieces dent if dropped rim-first
- 03Give any mouthpiece change two to three weeks before judging it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if I need small or large shank?
Small shank fits small-bore tenor trombones, typically student and commercial horns. Large-bore tenors and bass trombones take large shank. Compare your current mouthpiece to be sure.
02What does 6BS mean?
6 is the cup size, B the cup depth, S the small shank. It is a 25.30mm medium-shallow cup on a small-shank blank.
03Is this good for jazz or lead playing?
Yes. The medium-shallow cup and narrower rim favor the upper register and a brighter, more cutting sound.
04Will it help my high notes?
The shallower cup makes the upper register easier to reach than a deep symphonic cup. It supports your chops, it does not replace practice.
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.
