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Denis WickDW4881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Gold 2B

Denis Wick
Denis Wick DW4881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Gold 2B
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Gold-plated 2B cornet mouthpiece. The widest cup in the Classic Series with a V backbore and tighter throat, aimed at high-register clarity.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Cornet players who want a wide cup with high-register focus
  • Brass band players covering demanding upper parts
  • Players wanting more resistance than an open-backbore piece gives

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Trumpet players — this is a cornet shank
  • Beginners; a 17mm cup takes real embouchure strength to center
  • Players chasing maximum free-blowing airflow

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.

Denis Wick DW4881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Gold 2B construction detail

Detail 01

17mm cup diameter

The widest in this series. More lip vibrates, which adds body but demands more endurance than the 16mm sizes.

Detail 02

V-type backbore (the B)

The B suffix marks the V backbore. Compared to the open backbore versions, it trades free airflow for high-register clarity.

Detail 03

4.27mm throat

Narrower than the 4.572mm open-backbore models. Adds resistance you can lean into instead of air disappearing through the horn.

Detail 04

4.92mm rim width

The narrowest rim in the series. More precise slotting and flexibility, less cushion, so endurance suffers on long sets.

Detail 05

Cornet shank

Cornet receivers are smaller than trumpet. This will not seat in a trumpet, flugelhorn, or Eb cornet receiver.

Detail 06

Gold plating

A plated finish over the underlying metal. It wears through at contact points over years and can be replated.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm your horn takes a standard cornet shank before ordering
  2. 02Sold as the mouthpiece alone — no pouch, brush, or case included
  3. 03The wide 17mm cup with a narrow rim is an endurance test; try before committing
Denis Wick DW4881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Gold 2B close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will this fit a trumpet?

No. It's a cornet mouthpiece with a cornet shank, which is smaller than a trumpet receiver. It won't seat properly and you'd damage the receiver forcing it.

02What's the difference between the 2B and the 2?

Both share the 17mm cup and 4.92mm rim. The 2 has an open backbore and 4.572mm throat; the 2B uses a V backbore and tighter 4.27mm throat.

03Is the 2B good for high notes?

The V backbore and narrow throat are built for high-register clarity. That said, the 17mm cup is the widest offered here, so endurance is the limiting factor.

04Should I get the 2BW instead?

The 2BW has the same 17mm cup, V backbore, and 4.27mm throat, but a 5.5mm rim instead of 4.92mm. Choose it if you want more comfort and endurance.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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