Detail 01
16mm cup diameter
The smallest cup in this range. Less lip area to support means easier high notes and less air demand.
Product detailSKU #1274228081014
Denis WickDW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated cornet mouthpiece in the size 5 — a small cup with an open backbore, aimed at a warm, dark tone that stays responsive in the upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cornet players who want upper-register response without a shallow, bright piece
- Brass band cornet parts where a dark tone matters
- Players stepping down from a 4 or 4.5 for more control up top
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet players — this is a cornet shank, not a trumpet fit
- Players wanting the biggest, roundest sound; the 2 or 3 has a larger cup
- Anyone needing extra rim cushion for endurance; the 4W or 4BW is wider
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
5.3mm rim width
Moderately wide for the size, so it spreads pressure across the lip better than a narrow rim would.
Detail 03
4.45mm throat
Slightly tighter than the 4 and 4.5 sizes. Gives you resistance to lean on rather than a wide-open blow.
Detail 04
Open backbore
Lets the sound spread rather than focusing it. The V-type backbore on the 5B does the opposite — tighter and more projecting.
Detail 05
Warm, dark tone
Sits away from bright and cutting. Good in a blended section, less so if you need to slice over a group.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Standard finish. Some players get a reaction from silver on the lip and switch to gold-plate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm you're buying for cornet, not trumpet — the shanks differ and won't seat properly
- 02Mouthpiece only. No pouch, case, or cleaning brush included
- 03Changing cup size resets your embouchure feel; give it two or three weeks before judging
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 5 and the 5B?
Same 16mm cup and 5.3mm rim. The 5 has a 4.45mm throat and open backbore for a warm, dark tone. The 5B tightens the throat to 3.97mm with a V-type backbore for a focused, full-bodied sound with more projection.
02Will this fit my trumpet?
No. This is a cornet mouthpiece. Trumpet uses a different shank and won't take it correctly.
03Is the 5 good for high notes?
The small 16mm cup and tighter throat are what help there — it's built for good response in the upper register while keeping a warm tone rather than going bright and shallow.
04Which size should I pick if I'm coming from a 4?
The 5 is a smaller cup than the 4's 16.4mm, with a slightly narrower throat. Expect easier response up top and less of the 4's deep, rich body.
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.
