Detail 01
16.4mm cup diameter
Mid-sized here. More lip inside the cup than the 5 sizes, so the low register fills out without going extreme.
Product detailSKU #1274228081140
Denis WickDW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 4W
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated cornet mouthpiece, 4W cut: medium cup, extra-wide rim, large throat. For players whose chops fade before the rehearsal does.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long rehearsals and full concert programs where endurance runs out first
- Players who want a fuller, open sound without going to a huge cup
- Doublers coming off trumpet who want a familiar medium cup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players short on air — the wide throat takes volume to fill
- Anyone who prefers a narrow rim for fast slurring and lip flexibility
- Trumpet players; the cornet shank will not seat
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
5.55mm rim width
The widest rim in this line. Pressure spreads over more lip, which is the main reason to pick the W over the plain 4.
Detail 03
4.58mm throat
Among the largest throats offered. Less resistance and a bigger sound, but it takes real air support to keep the center.
Detail 04
Open backbore
Flares behind the throat rather than narrowing. Blows freer and sounds broader than the V-backbore B cuts.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slightly more grip on the lip than gold. Tarnishes over time; a polish cloth handles it.
Detail 06
Cornet shank
Shorter and smaller than a trumpet shank. Cornet receivers only.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The wide rim changes where your lip sets — expect an adjustment period
- 02Add a pouch; plating marks easily against case hardware
- 03Silver tarnishes with skin contact and needs occasional polishing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the W mean?
Wide rim. It keeps the 4's 16.4mm cup and open backbore but widens the rim to 5.55mm, spreading pressure for longer playing.
02Will it fit a trumpet?
No. Cornet shanks are shorter and narrower. It seats in a cornet receiver only.
03Is a wide rim easier to play?
Easier on endurance, since pressure spreads over more lip. Harder for fast lip slurs, because you feel less of the rim edge to place against.
04How does this compare to the 4B?
Same family, different throat and backbore. The 4B uses a 4.27mm throat and V backbore for a tighter, more focused sound. The 4W blows freer.
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.
