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Large shank
Fits large-bore trombone and euphonium receivers only. Small-bore horns need a small-shank mouthpiece, not this one.
Product detailSKU #1274228081199
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 4AL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Large-shank 4AL in gold plate. A 26mm cup with a barrel backbore and open throat, built for a full, dark low register on euphonium or large-bore trombone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Euphonium players wanting weight and depth in the low register
- Large-bore trombonists with the air to fill a 26mm cup
- Concert band, brass band and orchestral work needing dark tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-bore trombones — the large shank won't seat in the receiver
- Lead and commercial playing that needs brightness and an easy top
- Developing players; this cup demands air and embouchure strength
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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26mm cup diameter
Wide. More lip vibrates inside the cup, which fills out the low register but costs endurance up high.
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6.72mm rim width
A moderately wide rim spreads pressure across more lip, helping endurance on long parts at the expense of some slotting precision.
Detail 04
7.38mm throat
Open throat. Less resistance and more volume at the top end, but it takes steady air to keep the sound centered.
Detail 05
Barrel backbore
Straight-walled backbore that adds core and darkness rather than edge. Paired with the deep cup it favors weight over brilliance.
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Gold plating
Feels warmer and slicker on the lip than silver, and is the usual choice for players whose skin reacts to silver plate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver first — large shank only, no small-bore trombone fit
- 02Sold as the mouthpiece alone, no pouch or case
- 03Moving from a smaller cup takes weeks of adjustment; don't judge it in one session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a 4AL fit my trombone?
Only if it's a large-bore horn with a large-shank receiver. Small and medium-bore trombones take a small shank. Check the receiver before ordering.
02Is this for trombone or euphonium?
Both. It's a classic euphonium model, and large-bore trombonists with strong air use it for a big, dark sound.
03Does gold plating change the sound?
The difference is mostly in feel — gold is slicker and warmer against the lip than silver. Cup, throat and backbore drive the sound.
04Is a 26mm cup too big for me?
If you're coming off a smaller student mouthpiece, likely at first. It gives a fuller low register but takes more air and stamina, and the high range gets harder.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- 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.
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