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Denis WickDW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 2

Denis Wick
Denis Wick DW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 2
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Cornet mouthpiece in the size 2 — the largest cup in this range, open backbore, aimed at players who want a broad, free-blowing sound.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Brass band cornet players wanting a large, well-rounded sound
  • Strong players with established air support and chops
  • Anyone finding smaller cornet cups feel choked or thin

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Beginners — a 17mm cup with a narrow rim is demanding
  • Players who need endurance help; the 4W or 2BW have wider rims
  • High-register lead work; the 5B or 3B focus and project more

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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Detail 01

17mm cup diameter

The widest in this cornet range. More lip vibrates, so the sound gets bigger but the top end takes more work.

Detail 02

4.92mm rim width

The narrowest rim here. Concentrates pressure on a small area — flexible and responsive, but tiring over long sets.

Detail 03

4.572mm throat

The most open throat in the range. Takes plenty of air and gives less resistance to lean on.

Detail 04

Open backbore

Free-blowing and broad rather than compressed. The V-type backbore on the 2B narrows the same cup for more high-register clarity.

Detail 05

Silver plating

Standard slick finish. Worth avoiding if you have a silver sensitivity.

Detail 06

Cornet, not trumpet

The cornet shank is shorter and tapers differently. It will not seat correctly in a trumpet receiver.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm you need a cornet shank, not trumpet — they are not interchangeable
  2. 02Mouthpiece only; no pouch, brush, or adapter included
  3. 03Wide cup plus narrow rim plus open throat is a demanding combination
Denis Wick DW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 2 close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

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

01Can I use this on a trumpet?

No. This is a cornet mouthpiece with a cornet shank. It will not seat properly in a trumpet receiver.

02How does the 2 compare to the 4?

The 2 is larger and more open: 17mm cup vs 16.4mm, and a narrower 4.92mm rim vs 5.27mm. The 4 gives a deeper, richer tone with a steadier pitch center.

03What is the difference between the 2 and the 2B?

Same 17mm cup and 4.92mm rim. The 2B uses a V-type backbore and a tighter 4.27mm throat, trading free-blowing openness for high-register clarity.

04Will this help my endurance?

No — the 4.92mm rim is the narrowest here, so pressure concentrates. For endurance, the wider rims on the 4W, 2BW, or 4BW are the ones to look at.

Reference

Full specifications

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

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