Detail 01
16.4mm cup diameter
Mid-size for this line. Narrower than the 3 and 2, so less lip sits inside the rim.
Product detailSKU #1274228081442
Denis WickDW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 4
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated cornet mouthpiece, Denis Wick Classic size 4: 16.4mm cup, 5.27mm rim, 4.58mm throat, open backbore. For players who want a settled, centered feel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cornet players who want the pitch center to sit still
- Stepping up from a stock mouthpiece that feels thin
- Players whose lips get cut up by narrow rims
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet players — this is a cornet shank
- Players chasing a brilliant top end; the B backbores do that
- Anyone whose main problem is endurance — see the 4W
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
5.27mm rim width
Wider than the 2 or 3. Pressure spreads over more lip, which helps on long playing sessions.
Detail 03
4.58mm throat
The widest throat in the Classic line. Air moves freely, so you have to feed it more air.
Detail 04
Open backbore
Less resistance than the V-type B models. Bigger, rounder sound, but less focus built in for you.
Detail 05
Silver plating
The plating is what your lip contacts. It changes feel and grip, not the cup or rim dimensions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — nothing else comes in the box
- 02Confirm your instrument takes a standard cornet shank, not a trumpet one
- 03Give a 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 trumpet?
No. It is a cornet mouthpiece with a cornet shank and will not seat correctly in a trumpet receiver.
02What's the difference between the 4 and the 4B?
The 4B has a 16.5mm cup, 5.17mm rim, 4.27mm throat and a V-type backbore, so it plays tighter and more focused. The 4 is open and free blowing.
03What's the difference between the 4 and the 4W?
Same 16.4mm cup and 4.58mm throat. The 4W's rim is 5.55mm instead of 5.27mm, giving more surface on the lip for endurance.
04Which size is closest if the 4 feels too small?
The 3 steps up to a 16.75mm cup with a 5.05mm rim and the same 4.572mm throat, and the 2 goes wider still at 17mm.
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.
