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Large shank
Fits large-bore tenor and bass trombone receivers. A small-bore horn needs the small-shank 6BS instead.
Product detailSKU #1274228081055
Denis WickDW4880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Gold 6BL
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A gold-plated large-shank trombone mouthpiece with a medium-shallow cup. For large-bore tenor players who want one all-around piece that makes the high register easier.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large-bore tenor players covering both section and lead parts
- Players whose upper register fades late in long rehearsals
- Anyone whose skin reacts badly to silver plating
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-bore horns — the large shank won't seat in the receiver
- Bass trombone; 25.30mm and medium-shallow is small for low work
- Players chasing maximum depth and weight from a deep cup
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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25.30mm cup diameter
Mid-size for tenor. Enough rim to settle into without the endurance cost of a wide bass diameter.
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6.26mm rim width
On the narrow side. It locates precisely and helps flexibility, at some comfort cost over a long session.
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6.66mm throat
Tighter than the AL bass models. More resistance to push against, which is part of why the top end comes easier.
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V-type backbore
The taper below the throat is conical rather than straight, which changes both the resistance and the color of the sound.
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Gold plating
A surface finish. The practical reason to pick it is skin sensitivity to silver; heavy use wears plating through over years.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your receiver takes a large shank before ordering — compare with your current mouthpiece
- 02A medium-shallow cup can thin the low register; test below the staff
- 03Store it in a pouch or case slot so the plating doesn't scratch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a 6BL fit my trombone?
Only if your horn takes a large-shank mouthpiece, typically large-bore tenors and bass trombones. Small-bore student and jazz horns take the small-shank 6BS, which has the same cup dimensions.
02What's the difference between the 6BL and the 6BS?
The shank. Both are 25.30mm cup diameter, 6.26mm rim, 6.66mm throat with a V-type backbore. The BL is large shank, the BS small shank for small-bore horns.
03Is this a good bass trombone mouthpiece?
Not really. At 25.30mm with a medium-shallow cup it favors the upper register. Bass players usually want something wider and deeper, like Denis Wick's AL models at 26mm and up.
04Is the gold plating worth the extra money?
Treat it as a finish rather than a sound upgrade. The real reasons to choose gold are skin sensitivity to silver plating and how the surface feels against your lip.
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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