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Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass receivers only. A small-bore horn needs the small-shank 5BS instead.
Product detailSKU #1274228081100
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 5ABL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Large-shank trombone mouthpiece with a 25.73mm cup and medium backbore. For tenor players on a large-bore horn who want high-register security and a rich tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large-bore tenor trombone players who need an easier top end
- Section and solo work where high notes must stay full
- Doublers wanting one mouthpiece that covers most tenor playing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-bore trombones — the large shank will not seat
- Bass trombone, where a 2AL or 1AL fits better
- Players chasing the deep symphonic sound of the 5AL
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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25.73mm cup diameter
Mid-sized for tenor. Enough room for a full sound, not so wide that endurance falls apart on long sets.
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6.64mm rim width
Middle of the road. Wider rims spread pressure for endurance, narrower ones favor flexibility. This splits the difference.
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7.15mm throat
Fairly open. Moves more air for volume and low-end body, but wants steady breath support to stay centered.
Detail 05
Medium backbore
Less blowing resistance than the barrel backbore on the 5AL, more focus than an open backbore like the 1AL.
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Gold finish
Feels smoother and warmer on the lip than silver. Matters most to players whose skin reacts to silver plating.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver first — large shank only, no adapters
- 02Sold as a bare mouthpiece; add a pouch to protect the plating
- 03Give your embouchure two weeks before judging a mouthpiece change
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
Only if it takes a large shank — most large-bore tenors and bass trombones do. Student and small-bore jazz horns take a small shank, so you'd want the 5BS.
02What's the difference between the 5ABL and the 5AL?
Same 25.73mm cup diameter. The 5AL has a deeper cup and barrel backbore for symphonic projection; the 5ABL uses a medium backbore aimed at high-register ease with a rich tone.
03Is this a good jazz or lead mouthpiece?
It handles lead work on a large-bore horn, but Denis Wick's jazz-oriented models — the 12CS and 9BS — are small shank and won't fit a large-bore receiver.
04Does the gold change the sound?
It changes feel more than tone. Gold sits smoother and warmer against the lip, which affects grip and comfort over a long session.
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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