Detail 01
16.75mm cup diameter
Wider than typical student pieces. More lip in the cup means a fuller sound but more work over a long rehearsal.
Product detailSKU #1274228081633
Denis WickDW5882 Classic Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 3
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Denis Wick 3 trumpet mouthpiece: a medium-large cup with a barrel backbore, built for warm tone and flexibility across the whole range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and orchestral players wanting a darker, rounder sound
- Advancing students stepping up from a stock 7C
- Doublers who need one all-around piece rather than a specialist cup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and screamer work — the 3E or 5E are cut for that
- Cornet players; the trumpet shank won't seat correctly
- Beginners with a developing embouchure, who'll find 16.75mm a stretch
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
Barrel backbore
Denis Wick's standard shape. Keeps the sound broad and even rather than pinching it into a bright edge like the V-type models.
Detail 03
3.70mm throat
Shared with most of this range. Enough resistance to build a centered sound without choking the airstream.
Detail 04
5.05mm rim width
Narrow enough to slur cleanly, wide enough to sit comfortably. A middle-ground rim, not an endurance rim.
Detail 05
Denis Wick cup depth
Deeper than a common 7C or 3C. That's what produces the warmth, and why the high register takes more effort at first.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Slightly more grip on the lip than gold and cheaper to replace. It tarnishes, and wears through faster on the rim over years.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, cap, or cleaning brush
- 02Trumpet shank; a cornet needs the 4881 cornet series instead
- 03If you play lead, this piece will make your top register harder
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the Denis Wick 3 compare to a Bach 3C?
Denis Wick cups run deeper than Bach's at the same number, so the 3 sounds warmer and darker than a 3C and asks for more air in the upper register.
02Is this good for a high school player?
For a concert band player with a couple of years in, yes. It's a common step up from a stock mouthpiece. A first-year student should stay smaller.
03Will it work on any trumpet?
It fits standard Bb trumpet receivers. Piccolo trumpets and horns with non-standard receivers may need a different shank.
04Silver or gold plating — does it change the sound?
No meaningful tone difference. It's a feel and skin question: silver grips slightly more and tarnishes, gold is smoother and suits players sensitive to silver plate.
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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