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Denis Wick DW5883 Classic Tenor Horn Mouthpiece
Code: 201255,201256,201257
Denis Wick makes one of the largest ranges of accessories for brass instruments available in the world today.
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Denis Wick makes one of the largest ranges of accessories for brass instruments available in the world today. He achieved a worldwide reputation as both a player and teacher and has used his vast experience and knowledge to create mouthpieces and mutes which have become the favourites of brass players all over the world.
Denis Wick uses both the latest in computer-controlled technology,
and traditional handcrafting skills to produce a range of accessories that are designed to give the best possible results.
Denis Wick mouthpieces are now available Classic, Ultra, Heritage and Heavytop shapes.
The first Denis Wick mouthpieces were made in 1968, and range has grown so much, that it is now one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world.
They are famous for their wonderful sound and brilliant designs, and are produced to the highest technical
specifications. Special attention is paid to the rims, which are both comfortable and consistent.
Special techniques are used to produce beautiful and extremely hard-wearing silver and gold plating.
Many mouthpieces are available in Heritage and Heavytop formats as well as in the Classic shape.
Unique benefits
- The Wick design for tenor horn mouthpieces gives the instrument more power and projection, while still achieving a characteristic sound, enabling it to contribute its own special tone color to any ensemble
Specification
All sizes also available in the Heritage Series 3183
| Size | Cup diameter (mm) | Rim width (mm) | Bore (mm) | Backbone | Description | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.50 | 5.82 | 5.20 | V-type | The widest and shallowest of the series. Strong low notes, ideal for 2nd horn specialists | No VB equivalents/Schilke 37 |
| 1A | 19.50 | 5.82 | 5.20 | V-type | Deeper cup than the 1, great pedal notes. Ideal for very strong players and low specialists | No VB equivalents/Schilke 37 |
| 2 | 19.00 | 5.82 | 5.20 | V-type | A wide mouthpiece with a slightly deeper cup than the 1 | No VB equivalents/Schilke 37 |
| 2A | 19.00 | 5.82 | 5.20 | V-type | A deeper cup than the 2 gives an extremely rich sound with great flexibilty | No VB equivalents/Schilke 37 |
| 3 | 18.50 | 6.07 | 5.20 | V-type | The 18.5mm diameter is ideal for band players. One of our best selling lines | No VB equivalents/Schilke 37 |
| 4 | 18.00 | 6.07 | 5.20 | V-type | A new design with a smaller diameter than the 3. Same sweet sound as a 3, but with easier top notes |
No VB equivalents/Schilke 37 |
| 5 | 17.50 | 6.35 | 5.20 | open-V | The deepest and most narrow of our mouthpieces. Very flexible and rich-toned | No VB equivalents/Schilke 37 |
