Detail 01
16.75mm cup diameter
Wider than typical student pieces. More lip in the cup means a fuller sound but more work over a long rehearsal.
Product detailSKU #1274228081633
Denis WickDW5882 Classic Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 3
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Denis Wick 3 trumpet mouthpiece: a medium-large cup with a barrel backbore, built for warm tone and flexibility across the whole range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and orchestral players wanting a darker, rounder sound
- Advancing students stepping up from a stock 7C
- Doublers who need one all-around piece rather than a specialist cup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and screamer work — the 3E or 5E are cut for that
- Cornet players; the trumpet shank won't seat correctly
- Beginners with a developing embouchure, who'll find 16.75mm a stretch
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
Barrel backbore
Denis Wick's standard shape. Keeps the sound broad and even rather than pinching it into a bright edge like the V-type models.
Detail 03
3.70mm throat
Shared with most of this range. Enough resistance to build a centered sound without choking the airstream.
Detail 04
5.05mm rim width
Narrow enough to slur cleanly, wide enough to sit comfortably. A middle-ground rim, not an endurance rim.
Detail 05
Denis Wick cup depth
Deeper than a common 7C or 3C. That's what produces the warmth, and why the high register takes more effort at first.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Slightly more grip on the lip than gold and cheaper to replace. It tarnishes, and wears through faster on the rim over years.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, cap, or cleaning brush
- 02Trumpet shank; a cornet needs the 4881 cornet series instead
- 03If you play lead, this piece will make your top register harder
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the Denis Wick 3 compare to a Bach 3C?
Denis Wick cups run deeper than Bach's at the same number, so the 3 sounds warmer and darker than a 3C and asks for more air in the upper register.
02Is this good for a high school player?
For a concert band player with a couple of years in, yes. It's a common step up from a stock mouthpiece. A first-year student should stay smaller.
03Will it work on any trumpet?
It fits standard Bb trumpet receivers. Piccolo trumpets and horns with non-standard receivers may need a different shank.
04Silver or gold plating — does it change the sound?
No meaningful tone difference. It's a feel and skin question: silver grips slightly more and tarnishes, gold is smoother and suits players sensitive to silver plate.
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
18 detailsOther
- 1
- 17.25mm cup diameter; 5mm rim width; 3.90mm throat; Barrel backbore. Large mouthpiece ideal for symphonic playing. Large, open sound with excellent flexibility.
- 3
- 16.75mm cup diameter; 5.05mm rim width; 3.70mm throat; Barrel backbore. Warm, dark sound with excellent flexibility. Good all-around mouthpiece.
- 4
- 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.18mm rim width; 3.70mm throat, Barrel backbore. Stable center of pitch and warm, dark sound. Good all-around mouthpiece.
- 5
- 16mm cup diameter; 5.30mm rim width; 3.70mm throat, Barrel backbore. Warm sound with good response and stability in all registers. Traditional French cup for jazz and light music players.
- 5x
- 16mm cup diameter; 6mm rim width; 3.70mm throat; V-type backbore. Added comfort from extra wide cushion rim. Excellent projection and focus in the high register. Great jazz mouthpiece.
- 4x
- 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.75mm rim width; 3.70mm throat, V-type backbore. Extremely comfortable cushion rim with excellent projection and stability with easily attainable high register. Great for jazz work.
- 2w
- 17mm cup diameter; 5.50mm rim width; 3.70mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect balance of tonal depth and brilliant overtones with increased endurance from a wider rim. Scintillating high register.
- 3cv
- 16.75mm cup diameter; 5.50mm rim width; 3.80mm throat; Barrel backbore. Beautiful depth of tone with brilliant high register. Developed specially for the Eb trumpet; ideal for the Haydn and Hummel Concertos. Paul Archibald inspired model.
- 1x
- 17.50mm cup diameter; 5.23 rim width; 3.90mm throat; Barrel backbore. Extra-large symphonic style mouthpiece based on the Wallace 1870 F trumpet. Resonant high register and extra wide rim for added comfort.
- 1 5c
- 17mm cup diameter; 5mm rim width; 3.80mm throat; Barrel backbore. Slightly wider rim to add extra stability and comfort. More brilliant and flexible.
- 1 25cv
- 16.75mm cup diameter; 5.40mm rim width; 3.80mm throat; Open backbore. Very warm sound with excellent endurance. The V-shaped cup gives a dark tone suitable for Mahler and Bruckner. Paul Archibald inspired model.
- 4b
- 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.18mm rim width; 3.70mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect for beginners. Has a warm tone and plays very easy. All-around mouthpiece with great flexibility.
- 4c
- 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.18mm rim width; 3.70mm throat, Barrel backbore. Harmonically rich tone with a strong center of pitch. All-around mouthpiece with great high register.
- 3c
- 16.75mm cup diameter; 5.05mm rim width; 3.70mm throat; Barrel backbore. Free blowing feel with warm sound and excellent response. Brilliant high register well-suited for Bb, C, D and Eb trumpets
- 5e
- 16mm cup diameter; 5.30mm rim width; 3.70mm throat; V-type backbore. Upper register plays easily with a bright, crisp sound. The ultimate ‘screamer’ mouthpiece.
- 4e
- 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.18mm rim width; 3.70mm throat; V-type backbore. Plays easily into the upper register with a bright tone. Great for jazz work.
- 3e
- 16.75mm cup diameter; 5.05mm rim width; 3.80mm throat; Barrel backbore. Excellent projection with a bright, crisp sound. Very successful ‘screamer’ jazz mouthpiece.
- 1c
- 17.25mm cup diameter; 5mm rim width; 3.90mm throat; Barrel backbore. Similar to the model 1, but easier to play and more flexible. Better focus in the upper register.
