Detail 01
16.5mm cup diameter
Between the 4 and the 3 in this line. Wider than a 5, so more lip vibrates and low notes speak easily.
Product detailSKU #1274228081045
Denis WickDW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 4B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Denis Wick Classic 4B for cornet: 16.5mm cup, tight 4.27mm throat, V backbore, silver finish. For players chasing clarity and a compact sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band cornet players who need a clear upper register
- Trumpet doublers wanting a true V-backbore cornet sound
- Stepping up from the mouthpiece that shipped with a student cornet
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet players — the cornet shank won't fit a trumpet receiver
- Anyone wanting a big open blow; 4.27mm is a tight throat
- Players who need a wide rim for endurance — see the 4BW
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
4.27mm throat
Narrower than the 4 and 4.5 at 4.58mm. More resistance, which aids control and endurance but takes more air at volume.
Detail 03
V-type backbore
The traditional cornet taper. Darker and more compact than the open backbore on the plain 2, 3 and 4.
Detail 04
5.17mm rim width
Mid-width. The 4BW's 5.5mm rim spreads pressure over more lip; this one keeps a more defined edge and better articulation feel.
Detail 05
Silver finish
Slicker on the lip than bare brass. Plating wears through over years, but a worn piece can be replated rather than replaced.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or brush; a dented rim is unplayable
- 02Cornet shank only. It won't seat in a trumpet or flugelhorn receiver
- 03Give a mouthpiece change two weeks — endurance shifts before tone settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trumpet?
No. This is a cornet mouthpiece with a cornet shank, which is shorter and differently tapered than a trumpet shank. It won't seat in a trumpet receiver.
02What's the difference between the 4 and the 4B?
The 4 has a 16.4mm cup, 5.27mm rim, 4.58mm throat and open backbore. The 4B is slightly wider at 16.5mm with a tighter 4.27mm throat and a V backbore.
03Is it good for high notes?
That's its strength. The tighter throat and V backbore give clarity and resonance across the range, including the upper register.
04Does the silver plating change the sound?
What most players notice is feel — silver is slicker and cooler on the lip than bare brass. Cup, throat and backbore dimensions do the real work.
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.
