Detail 01
17.50mm cup diameter
Narrowest in the range. Less lip vibrating inside the cup, so high notes take less effort to place.
Product detailSKU #1274228081604
Denis WickDW5883 Classic Series Tenor Horn - Alto Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated tenor/alto horn mouthpiece in the narrowest and deepest size Denis Wick makes. For players who want flexibility and a full upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor horn players who tire on wide rims in long rehearsals
- Parts that sit high and need a resonant, full top
- Players chasing easier slurring and quicker register changes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Low 2nd horn parts; the wider model 1 covers those better
- Players settled on 19mm cups and a big open sound
- Anyone whose lips react badly to silver plating
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
Deepest cup in the series
Adds body and darkness underneath the small diameter, so the tone keeps weight instead of turning thin and pinched.
Detail 03
6.35mm rim width
Widest rim here. Spreads pressure over more lip for endurance, at the cost of some articulation precision.
Detail 04
Open-V backbore
Freer airflow than the V-type used on the other models. More resonance, less resistance to push against.
Detail 05
5.20mm throat
Same throat as every model in the line, so air feel stays familiar if you move between sizes.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Grippier on the lip than gold and cooler to the touch. Some players find silver alloys irritating.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or cleaning brush included
- 02Tenor/alto horn shank only; it will not seat in a baritone or euphonium
- 03Coming off a wider cup, allow a few weeks for your embouchure to adjust
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for tenor horn or alto horn?
Both. They are the same instrument under two names — alto horn in the US, tenor horn in British brass bands. One shank covers either.
02How does the 5 compare to the 3?
The 3 is 18.50mm and the all-round band size. The 5 is narrower at 17.50mm, deeper, and uses an open-V backbore, favoring flexibility and the upper register.
03Will the silver plating wear off?
It wears at the contact points over years of playing, mostly on the rim. Wipe it down after sessions and rinse it periodically and it lasts a long time.
04Can I use this on a baritone or euphonium?
No. The shank is too small for those receivers and the cup is far too shallow for either instrument.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Alto Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 5
7 detailsOther
- 1
- 19.50mm cup diameter; 5.82mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. The widest and shallowest mouthpiece. Strong low notes, ideal for 2nd horn players.
- 2
- 19mm cup diameter; 5.82mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. Wide mouthpiece with a big, open sound and powerful low register.
- 3
- 18.50mm cup diameter; 6.07mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. Ideal for any band setting. Excellent accuracy, projection and response throughout all registers.
- 4
- 18mm cup diameter; 6.07mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. Slightly smaller diameter than the model 3, but with an easier upper register.
- 5
- 17.50mm cup diameter; 6.35mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; Open-V backbore. Deepest and most narrow mouthpiece. Very flexible and rich toned with a resonant, full upper register.
- 1a
- 19.50mm cup diameter; 5.82mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. Slightly deeper cup than the model 1 with great pedal notes. Ideal for strong and low note players.
- 2a
- 19mm cup diameter; 5.82mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. Deeper cup than the model 2; extremely rich sound with great flexibility.
