Detail 01
16.5mm cup diameter
Between the 4 and the 3 in this line. Wider than a 5, so more lip vibrates and low notes speak easily.
Product detailSKU #1274228081045
Denis WickDW5881 Classic Series Cornet Mouthpiece in Silver 4B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Denis Wick Classic 4B for cornet: 16.5mm cup, tight 4.27mm throat, V backbore, silver finish. For players chasing clarity and a compact sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Brass band cornet players who need a clear upper register
- Trumpet doublers wanting a true V-backbore cornet sound
- Stepping up from the mouthpiece that shipped with a student cornet
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet players — the cornet shank won't fit a trumpet receiver
- Anyone wanting a big open blow; 4.27mm is a tight throat
- Players who need a wide rim for endurance — see the 4BW
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.
Detail 02
4.27mm throat
Narrower than the 4 and 4.5 at 4.58mm. More resistance, which aids control and endurance but takes more air at volume.
Detail 03
V-type backbore
The traditional cornet taper. Darker and more compact than the open backbore on the plain 2, 3 and 4.
Detail 04
5.17mm rim width
Mid-width. The 4BW's 5.5mm rim spreads pressure over more lip; this one keeps a more defined edge and better articulation feel.
Detail 05
Silver finish
Slicker on the lip than bare brass. Plating wears through over years, but a worn piece can be replated rather than replaced.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or brush; a dented rim is unplayable
- 02Cornet shank only. It won't seat in a trumpet or flugelhorn receiver
- 03Give a mouthpiece change two weeks — endurance shifts before tone settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trumpet?
No. This is a cornet mouthpiece with a cornet shank, which is shorter and differently tapered than a trumpet shank. It won't seat in a trumpet receiver.
02What's the difference between the 4 and the 4B?
The 4 has a 16.4mm cup, 5.27mm rim, 4.58mm throat and open backbore. The 4B is slightly wider at 16.5mm with a tighter 4.27mm throat and a V backbore.
03Is it good for high notes?
That's its strength. The tighter throat and V backbore give clarity and resonance across the range, including the upper register.
04Does the silver plating change the sound?
What most players notice is feel — silver is slicker and cooler on the lip than bare brass. Cup, throat and backbore dimensions do the real work.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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