Detail 01
24.5mm cup diameter
The narrowest of the small-shank models. Less lip in the cup makes high notes easier and the low register harder to fill.
Product detailSKU #1274228081336
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 12CS
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The Korena take
Small-shank trombone mouthpiece with a narrow 24.5mm cup, wide rounded rim and tight throat, in gold finish. Built for jazz and lead playing on small-bore horns.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz and big band players living in the upper register
- Long sets where lip endurance runs out before the notes do
- Small-bore tenor players who want the high range to speak easily
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large-shank tenor and bass trombone — the shank will not fit
- Wind ensemble and orchestral work needing a full, wide low register
- Players who want a sharper rim edge for precise attacks
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
6.71mm rim width
Wide for a small-shank piece. Spreads pressure over more lip, which is what keeps you playing through a long night.
Detail 03
Rounded rim
Softer edge than a bite rim. More comfortable over hours, slightly less definite on hard attacks.
Detail 04
6.10mm throat
Tight. Noticeable resistance, and it keeps the sound compact and cutting rather than letting it spread.
Detail 05
V-type backbore
Keeps the top of the range clear and resonant instead of closing up as you push harder.
Detail 06
Small shank
Fits small-bore tenor and alto trombones only. Check your slide receiver before ordering.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your slide takes a small shank; large-shank horns need a different model
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case included
- 03The narrow cup makes pedal tones and loud low notes harder work
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 12CS good for a beginner?
It is aimed at players who need endurance and high range. A beginner is usually better served by a wider cup that fills out the low register more easily.
02How is this different from the 9BS?
The 12CS has a smaller cup, a wider and rounder rim, and a tighter throat. It favors endurance and high range; the 9BS is the more general-purpose piece.
03Will it fit a bass trombone?
No. Bass trombones take large-shank mouthpieces. This is small shank, sized for small-bore tenor and alto trombone.
04Does the gold plating wear off?
Plating thins where the lips and hands contact it most, over years of playing. Cup, rim width and throat do not change, so how it plays stays the same.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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