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17.25mm cup diameter
Near the large end of the range. More lip vibrates, so the sound widens, but stamina costs more.
Product detailSKU #1274228081393
Denis WickDW5882-MM Maurice Murphy Classic Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver Silver Mm1.5C
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Large-cup silver-plated trumpet mouthpiece, 17.25mm, from Denis Wick's Maurice Murphy set. For orchestral and big-band section players who want a broad, round sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Symphonic playing where the sound has to fill a hall
- Jazz section work that needs body, not edge
- Stepping up from a small stock mouthpiece to a larger cup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players with limited endurance — a 17.25mm cup takes air and chops
- Anyone chasing easy screaming register above the staff
- Players who need gold plating for skin sensitivity
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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V-type backbore
The taper opens gradually rather than abruptly, which pushes the sound toward a rounder core instead of a bright cut.
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3.7mm throat
An open throat for this size. More air passes through, so it favors volume and free blow over resistance.
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5.35mm rim width
Pressure spreads over more lip area. Comfortable across a long rehearsal, slightly less nimble on fast slurs.
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Where 1.5C sits in the MM range
MM1C is 17.5mm, MM2C 17mm, MM3C 16.75mm, MM4C 16.5mm. Rim width, throat and backbore stay the same across all of them.
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Silver plating
Silver feels grippier and cooler on the lip than gold, wears with years of skin contact, and can be replated.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Trumpet shank — it will not seat properly in a cornet or flugelhorn
- 02Measure your current mouthpiece first; jumping several sizes at once is rough
- 03Give a cup change a few weeks before judging it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the MM1.5C dimensions?
17.25mm cup diameter, 5.35mm rim width, 3.7mm throat, V-type backbore. It sits between the MM1C at 17.5mm and the MM2C at 17mm.
02Is this a lead mouthpiece?
It's aimed at symphonic and jazz section playing — large, well-rounded sound. Lead players who want easier upper register usually go smaller, toward the MM3C or MM4C.
03Will it fit my trumpet?
It uses a standard trumpet shank, so it fits normal Bb and C trumpet receivers. Cornet and flugelhorn take different shanks and won't work.
04How does it compare to the MM2C?
Quarter-millimeter wider cup. Rim, throat and backbore are identical, so the difference you feel is cup size: more spread and body, a bit more air required.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
5 detailsOther
- Mm1c
- 17.5mm cup diameter; 5.35mm rim width; 3.7mm throat; V-type backbore. Big, open sound with good upper register response.
- Mm2c
- 17mm cup diameter; 5.35mm rim width; 3.7mm throat; V-type backbore. Well-balanced, full-bodied sound with excellent flexibility.
- Mm3c
- 16.75mm cup diameter; 5.35mm rim width; 3.7mm throat; V-type backbore. Very versatile with warm, full sound—added resonance in higher register.
- Mm1 5c
- 17.25mm cup diameter; 5.35mm rim width; 3.7mm throat; V-type backbore. Perfect for symphonic playing or jazz section work. Large, well-rounded sound with exceptional response.
- Mm4c
- 16.5mm cup diameter; 5.35mm rim width; 3.7mm throat; V-type backbore. Focused, full sound with good projection and stability.
