Detail 01
Medium European shank
The taper matters more than anything else here. On an American-receiver flugel it will sit too far in or too far out.
Product detailSKU #1274228081116
Denis WickDW5884 Classic Series Flugelhorn Mouthpiece in Silver 4F
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Deep-cup flugelhorn mouthpiece with a medium European shank, 16.50mm rim. For players wanting the warm, covered flugel sound rather than a trumpet-like edge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flugel players on horns with a European receiver
- Big band and jazz work needing a warm, dark voice
- Trumpet doublers who want the flugel to sound clearly different
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Horns with a standard American receiver — wrong shank taper
- Lead players needing brightness and upper-register ease
- Trumpet or cornet use — flugelhorn only
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
Deep cup
Darker, rounder sound with more low-register body. Costs you some high-register ease compared to a shallower cup.
Detail 03
16.50mm cup diameter
A middle rim size. Wider than a lead-oriented piece, giving more flexibility, with slightly less endurance.
Detail 04
5.13mm rim width
Medium rim. Reasonable comfort over long sets without the slippery feel of a very narrow rim.
Detail 05
4.60mm throat
Fairly open, so air moves freely. Rewards good air support and can feel loose if yours is thin.
Detail 06
Open backbore
Widens the sound and helps the low end. Adds some resistance in the upper register.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your flugel takes a European or American shank before ordering
- 02Silver plating wears through over years of contact with skin
- 03Deep cup plus open throat needs more air than a trumpet piece — expect an adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if my flugel takes a European shank?
Check the manufacturer's specification for the leadpipe receiver, or compare against your current mouthpiece shank. Guessing usually ends in a return.
02Can I use this on a trumpet?
No. Flugelhorn shanks and cups are different; it will not fit or play correctly on a trumpet.
03Will this help my high register?
Not likely. A deep cup with an open throat and backbore favors warmth and low-end body over upper-register ease.
04What does the 4F designation mean here?
It identifies this cup and shank combination within the Classic Series: 16.50mm diameter, deep cup, medium European shank, 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.
