Detail 01
16mm cup diameter
The smallest diameter in this range. Less lip inside the cup means easier high notes and a more compact sound.
Product detailSKU #1274228081492
Denis WickDW5882 Classic Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 5X
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 5X pairs the line's smallest 16mm cup with its widest 6mm cushion rim and a V backbore. Built for lead and jazz playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead and jazz players working in the upper register
- Long sets where a narrow rim starts to hurt
- Players wanting high-register focus with a comfortable rim
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Symphonic work — the 1, 1X and 1C are the large-cup options
- Beginners; the 4B is the easy-blowing all-around piece here
- Players after a wide, dark orchestral sound
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
6mm rim width
The widest rim in the line. Pressure spreads over more lip, so endurance improves but fast lip slurs feel less agile.
Detail 03
V-type backbore
Pushes projection and focus rather than the rounder, blended sound of the barrel backbores used on the 3C, 4C and 5.
Detail 04
3.70mm throat
Mid-size for this line. Keeps resistance up, which is part of what holds the high register together.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slightly grippier feel than lacquer. It dulls from skin acids, so wipe it down after playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, cap or cleaning brush included
- 02Changing rim width resets your embouchure; give it a couple of weeks
- 03Try the 4X if 16mm feels too tight — same V backbore
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the 5X and the 5?
Same 16mm cup and 3.70mm throat. The 5X adds a 6mm cushion rim and a V backbore for projection; the 5 has a 5.30mm rim and barrel backbore for a traditional French cup sound.
02Is the 5X a screamer mouthpiece?
Not quite. Denis Wick's screamer is the 5E — same 16mm cup, bright and crisp. The 5X trades some of that edge for rim comfort and high-register focus.
03Will it fit my trumpet?
It is a trumpet mouthpiece and works on Bb, C, D and Eb trumpets. Cornet and flugelhorn use different shanks and will not accept it.
04Is this a good choice for a returning player?
The wide rim is kind to endurance, but the small cup rewards a developed embouchure. In this line the 4B is the easier all-around starting point.
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.
