Detail 01
17mm cup diameter
The widest in this cornet range. More lip vibrates, so the sound gets bigger but the top end takes more work.
Product detailSKU #1274228081461
Denis WickDW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 2
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Cornet mouthpiece in the size 2 — the largest cup in this range, open backbore, aimed at players who want a broad, free-blowing sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band cornet players wanting a large, well-rounded sound
- Strong players with established air support and chops
- Anyone finding smaller cornet cups feel choked or thin
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — a 17mm cup with a narrow rim is demanding
- Players who need endurance help; the 4W or 2BW have wider rims
- High-register lead work; the 5B or 3B focus and project more
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
4.92mm rim width
The narrowest rim here. Concentrates pressure on a small area — flexible and responsive, but tiring over long sets.
Detail 03
4.572mm throat
The most open throat in the range. Takes plenty of air and gives less resistance to lean on.
Detail 04
Open backbore
Free-blowing and broad rather than compressed. The V-type backbore on the 2B narrows the same cup for more high-register clarity.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Standard slick finish. Worth avoiding if you have a silver sensitivity.
Detail 06
Cornet, not trumpet
The cornet shank is shorter and tapers differently. It will not seat correctly in a trumpet receiver.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm you need a cornet shank, not trumpet — they are not interchangeable
- 02Mouthpiece only; no pouch, brush, or adapter included
- 03Wide cup plus narrow rim plus open throat is a demanding combination
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a trumpet?
No. This is a cornet mouthpiece with a cornet shank. It will not seat properly in a trumpet receiver.
02How does the 2 compare to the 4?
The 2 is larger and more open: 17mm cup vs 16.4mm, and a narrower 4.92mm rim vs 5.27mm. The 4 gives a deeper, richer tone with a steadier pitch center.
03What is the difference between the 2 and the 2B?
Same 17mm cup and 4.92mm rim. The 2B uses a V-type backbore and a tighter 4.27mm throat, trading free-blowing openness for high-register clarity.
04Will this help my endurance?
No — the 4.92mm rim is the narrowest here, so pressure concentrates. For endurance, the wider rims on the 4W, 2BW, or 4BW are the ones to look at.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- V
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
13 detailsOther
- 2
- 17mm cup diameter; 4.92mm rim width; 4.572mm throat; open backbore. Free blowing feel with a large, well-rounded sound.
- 3
- 16.75mm cup diameter; 5.05mm rim width; 4.572mm throat; open backbore. Very stable, free blowing mouthpiece with a dark tone.
- 4
- 16.4mm cup diameter; 5.27mm rim width; 4.58mm throat; open backbore. Deep, rich tone with a stable center of pitch.
- 5
- 16mm cup diameter; 5.3mm rim width; 4.45mm throat; open backbore. Warm, dark tone with good response in the upper register.
- 4w
- 16.4mm cup diameter; 5.55mm rim width; 4.58mm throat; open backbore. Same qualities as the 4 with a wider rim for increased endurance.
- 2bw
- 17mm cup diameter; 5.5mm rim width; 4.27mm throat; V-type backbore. Excellent clarity in the high register with an extra-wide rim for added comfort.
- 4bw
- 16.5mm cup diameter; 5.5mm rim width; 4.27mm throat; V-type backbore. Excellent response with improved stability and endurance.
- 4 5
- 16.5mm cup diameter; 5.17mm rim width; 4.45mm throat; open backbore. The deep cup generates a dark tone and a more free blowing feel.
- 5b
- 16mm cup diameter; 5.3mm rim width; 3.97mm throat; V-type backbore. Focused, full-bodied sound with good projection.
- 4b
- 16.5mm cup diameter; 5.17mm rim width; 4.27mm throat; V-type backbore. Exceptional clarity and resonance in all registers.
- 3b
- 16.75mm cup diameter; 5.05mm rim width; 4.27mm throat; V-type backbore. Brilliant high register with very focused, full sound.
- 2b
- 17mm cup diameter; 4.92mm rim width; 4.27mm throat; V-type backbore. Excellent clarity in the high register.
- S
- 16mm cup diameter; 5.3mm rim width; 4.1mm throat; open backbore. Shallow cup designed for Eb cornet; resonant sound with excellent projection and fantastic high register.
