Detail 01
16mm cup diameter
The smallest in this range. Less lip inside the cup means easier high notes but a smaller low register.
Product detailSKU #1274228081344
Denis WickDW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 5B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated cornet mouthpiece, 5B size: 16mm cup, 5.3mm rim, 3.97mm throat, V-backbore. For players wanting a focused, projecting sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band cornet players needing to cut through a full section
- Players who want more focus than an open-backbore piece gives
- Upper-register work where a tighter throat helps control
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a big, broad, free-blowing sound — look at the 2 or 3
- Anyone with a wide rim preference; 5.3mm is on the narrow side
- Trumpet players — this is a cornet shank
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
3.97mm throat
The tightest throat in the series. More back-pressure, more resistance to lean on, and a more compact sound.
Detail 03
V-type backbore
Narrows the air path behind the throat, focusing the tone rather than letting it spread. Adds projection over an open backbore.
Detail 04
5.3mm rim width
Moderate contact area. Enough support for endurance without the pillowy feel that dulls articulation.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slightly grippier on the lip than gold and harder wearing than raw brass. Some players react to silver against skin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cornet shank — it will not seat correctly in a trumpet leadpipe
- 02Changing cup size and throat together takes weeks to settle; don't judge it in a day
- 03Silver plate tarnishes; wipe it down and store it in a pouch, not loose in a case
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 5B and the 5?
Same 16mm cup and 5.3mm rim. The 5B has a tighter 3.97mm throat and a V backbore, so it's more focused and projects harder than the warmer, open-backbore 5.
02Will this fit my trumpet?
No. This is a cornet mouthpiece with a cornet shank. It won't seat properly in a trumpet receiver.
03Is the 5B good for high notes?
The small 16mm cup and tight throat help the upper register. The trade-off is a thinner low range compared with the larger 2 or 3.
04Is it good for brass band?
The V backbore and focused sound are built to project through a section, which is what brass band cornet parts usually ask for.
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.
