Detail 01
Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass trombone receivers only. A small-bore horn needs the 6BS instead.
Product detailSKU #1274228081277
Denis WickDW6880 HeavyTop Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Silver 6BL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Denis Wick HeavyTop trombone mouthpiece, 6BL cut. Large shank, shallow-ish cup, V-throat — built for players who live in the upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead trombone in big band or commercial sections
- Players chasing a crisp, cutting top end
- Large-bore tenor trombones needing a bright cut
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass trombone players — cup is far too small
- Small-shank horns; this is large shank only
- Players wanting a dark, broad 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.
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25.40mm cup diameter
On the narrow side for trombone. Less lip inside the rim means easier high notes, thinner low register.
Detail 03
6.66mm throat
Tighter than the 7.30mm on deeper models. More resistance, more back-pressure, easier to control soft high playing.
Detail 04
V-type backbore
Funnel shape adds edge and projection compared with a barrel backbore. Sound carries through a loud section.
Detail 05
6.26mm rim width
Narrow rim. Sharper feel on the lip, more flexibility for slurs and range, less cushion on long gigs.
Detail 06
HeavyTop mass
Extra metal at the rim adds resistance and stability; slotting feels firmer and the core of the note tightens.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your receiver takes large shank before ordering — the 6BS is the small-shank cut.
- 02Mouthpiece only. No pouch, brush, or ligature-style extras.
- 03Switching rim size mid-season costs weeks of embouchure adjustment.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my small bore trombone?
No. This is the large-shank 6BL. Denis Wick makes the 6BS in small shank with the same 25.40mm cup and 6.66mm throat if you need the small-bore version.
02Is 6BL good for jazz or classical?
It leans commercial and lead — crisp, clear, strong high register. For orchestral tenor work the 5AL, with its deeper cup and barrel backbore, is the more usual choice.
03How does the HeavyTop differ from the standard Denis Wick?
The added mass around the rim and cup increases resistance and stability. Notes slot more firmly and the tone core tightens. Same cup dimensions, different feel.
04Can I use this on euphonium?
The shank will fit many large-shank euphoniums, but the cup is small and bright for euphonium. The 4AL cup is the classic euphonium size in this line.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
8 detailsOther
- 6bl
- Large shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Excellent high register with a crisp clear tone.
- 5al
- Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; Barrel backbore. Full sound with resonant high register. Good choice for orchestral work.
- 6bs
- Small shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rin width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Brilliant high register with increased endurance and intontation.
- 0al
- Large shank; 27.42mm cup diameter; 6.09mm rim width; 7.45mm throat; Barrel backbore. Clean low register with accurate attacks.
- 1al
- Large shank; 27.11mm cup diameter; 6.09 rim width; 7.45mm throat; Open backbore. Improved high range and open, free blowing sound.
- 4 5al
- Large shank; 25.85mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.24mm throat; Barrel backbore. Wider rim for improved endurance and comfort with a big, full sound.
- 4al
- Large shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.72mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; Barrel backbore. Deep cup for a very big, open sound and full low register.
- 5bl
- Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 6.87mm throat; Medium backbore. Medium-deep cup with a flexible high range. Excellent for principal players.
