Detail 01
16.75mm cup diameter
Mid-size rim for this line — smaller than the 1 and 2W, same diameter as the 3C.
Product detailSKU #1274228081323
Denis WickDW5882 Classic Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 3E
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated 3E trumpet mouthpiece with a 16.75mm cup, built for bright, crisp projection. For lead and jazz players working the upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead trumpet in a big band, cutting over the section
- Commercial and jazz gigs needing projection against an amplified backline
- Players who want the high register to speak more easily
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Orchestral work wanting dark, broad tone — the 4 or 1 fits better
- Beginners; the 4B in this series is the easy-blowing starter
- Warm ballad playing at low volume
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
3.80mm throat
Slightly wider than the 3.70mm models in the series, so a bit more air moves before the sound compresses.
Detail 03
Barrel backbore
Holds the sound centered rather than spreading it, unlike the V-type backbore on the 4E and 5E.
Detail 04
5.05mm rim width
Narrow rim. More flexibility and slotting feel, less cushion across a long set.
Detail 05
3E versus 3C
Same cup diameter, near-identical rim. The E is bright and projecting; the C blows freer and sounds warmer.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Firm, cool feel against the lip. It tarnishes, so wipe it down rather than letting residue build.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no trumpet, pouch or cleaning brush included
- 02Allow a week or two before your range settles on a new rim
- 03A bright lead piece won't cover orchestral work; keep a second mouthpiece
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 3E good for a beginner?
No. It rewards a developed embouchure and steady air. In this same series the 4B is the beginner piece — warm tone, plays very easily.
02How does the 3E compare to the 3C?
Identical 16.75mm cup and near-identical rim. The 3E is brighter and crisper with more projection. The 3C is free-blowing with a warm sound and easier response.
03Will it help my high notes?
It is built for the upper register and makes high playing easier to project. It sharpens what you already have; it does not replace range practice.
04Does it fit any trumpet?
It is a trumpet mouthpiece and takes a trumpet receiver. Cornet and flugelhorn use different shanks and will not accept it.
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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