Detail 01
17mm cup diameter
Larger than a standard 3C. More lip vibrates, so the sound thickens, but it takes more air to drive.
Product detailSKU #1274228080999
Denis WickDW6882 HeavyTop Series Trumpet Mouthpiece - 1.5C
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated heavy-blank trumpet mouthpiece, 17mm cup with a slightly wider rim. For players who want more stability and a steadier upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead and section players who need endurance through long sets
- Trumpeters currently on a 3C wanting a bigger cup
- Players fighting an unstable, wandering high register
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a light, quick-responding mouthpiece
- Anyone chasing the darkest possible symphonic sound
- Beginners — the extra mass magnifies inefficient air
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
5mm rim, wider profile
Spreads pressure across more lip surface. Adds comfort and endurance at the cost of some flexibility on fast slurs.
Detail 03
3.80mm throat
Tighter than the 1 and 1C. Adds resistance you can lean into, which helps upper-register control.
Detail 04
HeavyTop blank
Extra mass in the rim and cup damps stray vibration. Slots feel firmer and the core sound gets more compact.
Detail 05
Barrel backbore
Straight bore rather than a V taper. Centers pitch and keeps the tone even instead of brightening at the top.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Firmer and slicker on the lip than gold. Grips less, which some players prefer for fast register moves.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or cleaning brush
- 02The heavy blank feels different in the leadpipe; give it a week
- 03Silver plate tarnishes — wipe it down after playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the 1.5C compare to a 3C?
The 1.5C is larger — 17mm cup versus 16.75mm — with a slightly wider rim and a 3.80mm throat. Fuller sound, more comfort, more air required.
02What does HeavyTop actually do?
Added mass in the rim and cup absorbs vibration that would otherwise dissipate. The result is firmer slotting and a more compact, focused core to the sound.
03Will this help my high notes?
The 3.80mm throat and wider rim give more resistance and lip support, which many players find steadies the upper register. It does not add range on its own.
04Silver or gold plating — does it matter?
Feel, mostly. Silver is firmer and slicker; gold is softer and warmer. Choose silver unless your skin reacts to it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
13 detailsOther
- 1
- 17.25 mm cup diameter; 5 mm rim width; 3.90 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Free blowing with an open, full sound. A great choice for symphonic work.
- 2
- 16.85 mm cup diameter; 5.08 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Rich, full-bodied tone with an easily attainable high register.
- 3
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.05 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Free blowing with a rich, smooth sound.
- Category Source
- detail
- 4X
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.75 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat, V-type backbore. Free blowing high register with a brilliant sound. The wider rim allows for added comfort and endurance.
- 1X
- 17.50 mm cup diameter; 5.23 rim width; 3.90 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Focused high register with a bright, full sound
- Korena Special
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- 3C
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.05 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Bright, well-rounded sound with exceptional projection in all registers.
- 1C
- 17.25 mm cup diameter; 5 mm rim width; 3.90 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Excellent resonance in the upper register with a well-rounded sound.
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51274228080999
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- 1.5C
- 17 mm cup diameter; 5 mm rim width; 3.80 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Slightly wider rim to add extra stability and comfort. Great upper register.
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