Detail 01
17mm cup diameter
Largest in the Classic Series. More lip vibrates inside the cup, giving a bigger sound but demanding more endurance.
Product detailSKU #1274228081634
Denis WickDW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 2B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated cornet mouthpiece in Denis Wick's 2B size: the widest cup in the Classic range paired with a narrow rim and tight V backbore.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cornet players wanting a large cup without an open, spreading sound
- Lead and upper-register work where clarity matters more than width
- Stepping up from a stock student mouthpiece to a graded size
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet players — the cornet shank won't seat in a trumpet receiver
- Developing players; a 17mm cup takes air and endurance to fill
- Anyone chasing a free-blowing feel — the V backbore resists 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
Narrow rim. Favors flexibility and clean articulation over cushion, so long sessions tire the lip faster.
Detail 03
4.27mm throat
Tighter than the 4.572mm throat on the open-backbore models. More resistance to push against, which steadies pitch up high.
Detail 04
V-type backbore
Funnels and focuses the air column, tightening the sound. The plain 2 with its open backbore blows freer and spreads wider.
Detail 05
The B in 2B
Cup and rim match the plain 2 exactly. The B swaps in the narrower throat and V backbore.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Slightly grippier on the lip than raw brass and it wears at contact points over years. Replating is routine repair work.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cornet shank only — it will not fit a trumpet.
- 02Changing cup size resets your embouchure; expect weeks of adjustment before judging it.
- 03Coming off a wider rim, 4.92mm will feel sharp at first.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for trumpet or cornet?
Cornet. The shank is cut for a cornet receiver and won't seat correctly in a trumpet.
02What's the difference between the 2 and the 2B?
Both use a 17mm cup and 4.92mm rim. The 2 has a 4.572mm throat and open backbore; the 2B tightens to 4.27mm with a V backbore for a more focused sound.
03How does the 2B compare to the 3B?
The 3B has a smaller 16.75mm cup and wider 5.05mm rim, described as brilliant and very focused. The 2B is the bigger cup with the narrower rim.
04Will it help my high register?
The narrow throat and V backbore add resistance, which most players find makes the top easier to control. The 17mm cup still takes real air.
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.
