Detail 01
Standard USA shank
Flugel receivers vary by maker. The 3F is the same cup on a medium European shank if yours needs it.
Product detailSKU #1274228081518
Denis WickDW5884 Classic Series Flugelhorn Mouthpiece in Silver 3BFL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver Denis Wick flugelhorn mouthpiece, 3BFL size, standard USA shank. Medium-deep cup for players wanting a rounder flugel sound than a trumpet piece gives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flugel doubling where a trumpet mouthpiece sounds too bright
- Section and lead-line playing needing a warm, covered tone
- Players who use a 3-size trumpet rim and want it matched
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Flugels with a European shank — the 3F fits those
- Players wanting bright, cutting attack; the 5EFL shallow cup suits that better
- Trumpet use — the shank and throat are flugel-specific
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
Medium-deep cup
Rounder and darker than a trumpet cup, without the sluggishness of the deep 3FL. A middle setting.
Detail 03
16.75mm cup diameter
Mid-size in this line: wider than the 4BFL, narrower than the 2BFL. Affects flexibility and endurance.
Detail 04
5mm rim width
On the narrow side here. Quicker between registers, less cushion than the 4.88mm-rim 2BFL's wider bite.
Detail 05
4.60mm throat
Standard across most of this line. Enough resistance to hold the core when you push volume.
Detail 06
Open backbore
Lets the sound spread and blend, which is what flugel is for. Slower response than a V-type.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your flugel takes a USA shank, not a European one
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case
- 03A too-loose shank rattles and drops pitch; too tight and it sticks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit any flugelhorn?
Only ones taking a standard USA shank. Flugel receivers aren't standardised — for a medium European shank, the 3F has the same 16.75mm cup and 5mm rim.
02What's the difference between 3BFL and 3FL?
Cup depth. The 3BFL is medium-deep, the 3FL is deep. Both are 16.75mm diameter with a 5mm rim, 4.60mm throat and open backbore.
03Can I use this on a trumpet?
No. The shank taper and throat are made for a flugelhorn receiver.
04Which is bigger, 3BFL or 4BFL?
The 3BFL, at 16.75mm versus 16.50mm, with a slightly narrower 5mm rim against 5.13mm. Both are medium-deep with an open backbore.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
12 detailsOther
- 5bfl
- Standard USA shank; Medium-deep cup; 16mm cup diameter; 5.30mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; Open backbore.
- 3bfl
- Standard USA shank; Medium-deep cup; 16.75mm cup diameter; 5mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 4bfl
- Standard USA shank; Medium-deep cup; 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.13mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 2bfl
- Standard USA shank; Medium-deep cup; 17mm cup diameter; 4.88mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 5efl
- Standard USA shank; Shallow cup; 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.30mm rim width; 3.90mm throat; V-type backbore.
- 4f
- Medium European shank; Deep cup; 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.13mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 3f
- Medium European shank; Deep cup; 16.75mm cup diameter; 5mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 2f
- Medium European shank; Deep cup; 17mm cup diameter; 4.88mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 2fl
- Standard USA shank; Deep cup; 17mm cup diameter; 4.88mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- Sfl
- Standard USA shank; Medium cup; 16mm cup diameter; 5.30mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; Open backbore.
- 3fl
- Standard USA shank; Deep cup; 16.75mm cup diameter; 5mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
- 4fl
- Standard USA shank; Deep cup; 16.50mm cup diameter; 5.13mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; Open backbore.
