Detail 01
16.50mm cup diameter
A quarter millimetre narrower than a 3C. Less lip inside the cup, which makes holding the upper register easier.
Product detailSKU #1274228081119
Denis WickDW5882 Classic Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 4C
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated trumpet mouthpiece in the common 4C size. Medium cup, rich tone with a strong pitch center and a workable high register. An all-around piece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students stepping off the mouthpiece that shipped with the horn
- Concert band and orchestral parts where pitch center matters
- Players who want one mouthpiece covering everything rather than a specialist
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players after a bright screamer sound — the E models suit that
- Anyone needing a wide cushion rim for endurance; the 4X is wider
- Big symphonic sound seekers, who want the larger 1 or 1X
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.
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5.18mm rim width
Medium rim. Enough cushion to stay comfortable through a long set, narrow enough to keep flexibility between registers.
Detail 03
3.70mm throat
Standard bore. Gives moderate blowing resistance, so the sound holds a center instead of spreading out.
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Barrel backbore
Straight-walled taper. Focuses tone and stabilises pitch, rather than opening the sound out the way a V backbore does.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Hard, slick surface that wears slowly. Sits cooler and firmer against the lip than bare brass.
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4C versus 4B
Same cup diameter and rim. The 4B blows easier and warmer; the 4C is harmonically richer with a firmer pitch center.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Trumpet shank only — cornet and flugelhorn receivers take different shanks
- 02Give a mouthpiece change two weeks before judging it; your chops need to adjust
- 03Sold as the mouthpiece alone, with no pouch or case
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 4C a good beginner mouthpiece?
It works as an all-rounder. Denis Wick's 4B shares the same rim and cup diameter but plays easier, which is the friendlier first step.
02How does this compare to a 3C?
The 3C is 0.25mm wider in the cup with a slightly wider rim and a freer blow. The 4C gives up some of that for a stronger center of pitch.
03Will it fit my cornet?
No. This is cut as a trumpet mouthpiece. Cornets use a shorter, narrower shank that won't seat properly in either direction.
04Does silver plating change the sound?
Feel changes more than sound. Silver is firmer and slicker under the lip. The cup diameter, throat and backbore do the tonal work.
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.
