Detail 01
16.75mm cup diameter
Mid-size rim for this line — smaller than the 1 and 2W, same diameter as the 3C.
Product detailSKU #1274228081323
Denis WickDW5882 Classic Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 3E
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated 3E trumpet mouthpiece with a 16.75mm cup, built for bright, crisp projection. For lead and jazz players working the upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead trumpet in a big band, cutting over the section
- Commercial and jazz gigs needing projection against an amplified backline
- Players who want the high register to speak more easily
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Orchestral work wanting dark, broad tone — the 4 or 1 fits better
- Beginners; the 4B in this series is the easy-blowing starter
- Warm ballad playing at low volume
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
3.80mm throat
Slightly wider than the 3.70mm models in the series, so a bit more air moves before the sound compresses.
Detail 03
Barrel backbore
Holds the sound centered rather than spreading it, unlike the V-type backbore on the 4E and 5E.
Detail 04
5.05mm rim width
Narrow rim. More flexibility and slotting feel, less cushion across a long set.
Detail 05
3E versus 3C
Same cup diameter, near-identical rim. The E is bright and projecting; the C blows freer and sounds warmer.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Firm, cool feel against the lip. It tarnishes, so wipe it down rather than letting residue build.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no trumpet, pouch or cleaning brush included
- 02Allow a week or two before your range settles on a new rim
- 03A bright lead piece won't cover orchestral work; keep a second mouthpiece
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 3E good for a beginner?
No. It rewards a developed embouchure and steady air. In this same series the 4B is the beginner piece — warm tone, plays very easily.
02How does the 3E compare to the 3C?
Identical 16.75mm cup and near-identical rim. The 3E is brighter and crisper with more projection. The 3C is free-blowing with a warm sound and easier response.
03Will it help my high notes?
It is built for the upper register and makes high playing easier to project. It sharpens what you already have; it does not replace range practice.
04Does it fit any trumpet?
It is a trumpet mouthpiece and takes a trumpet receiver. Cornet and flugelhorn use different shanks and will not accept it.
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.
