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5AL, 25.73mm cup diameter
Mid-size rim for a tenor player. Big enough for a broad sound without the endurance cost of a bass-trombone rim.
Product detailSKU #1274228080873
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 5AL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated large-shank trombone mouthpiece with a deep cup and wide throat. Built for wind ensemble and symphonic playing where projection matters.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Wind ensemble or orchestral trombonists needing more projection
- Players on a large-bore horn wanting a fuller low register
- Anyone sensitive to silver plating on the lips
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-bore trombones — the large shank will not seat
- Lead and commercial players wanting a bright, shallow-cup sound
- Beginners still building the air support a deep cup demands
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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Deep cup
Darker, rounder tone and stronger low register. Costs you some ease in the upper range and demands more air.
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7.30mm throat
Wider than average, so more air moves through. More volume and body, less resistance to lean on.
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Barrel backbore
Straighter taper than a V-type. Adds core and projection rather than the softer, spread quality of a V.
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Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass trombone receivers only. A small-bore horn needs the small-shank version.
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Gold plating
Warmer and slightly slicker on the lips than silver. Also an option if nickel or silver irritates your skin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your receiver — large shank will not fit a small-bore horn
- 02Switching cup depth changes your response; give it a few weeks
- 03No pouch, brush, or case included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
Only if your horn has a large-shank receiver — typically large-bore tenors and bass trombones. Small-bore horns need a small-shank mouthpiece; Denis Wick makes those in a separate line.
02What's the difference between the 5AL and the 6AL?
The 5AL has a slightly larger cup (25.73mm vs 25.40mm), wider throat, and a barrel backbore aimed at projection and symphonic work. The 6AL runs a medium backbore for even tone and an easier high register.
03Does gold plating change the sound?
It changes feel more than sound — gold sits warmer and a bit slicker on the lips. Its practical advantage is for players whose skin reacts to silver plating.
04Is this good for jazz or lead playing?
Not really. The deep cup and wide throat favor a dark, projecting orchestral sound. Lead work generally calls for a shallower cup and brighter response.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- 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.
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