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Denis WickDW6882 HeavyTop Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 3

Denis Wick
Denis Wick DW6882 HeavyTop Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 3
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A size 3 silver-plated trumpet mouthpiece with a heavier blank, aimed at players wanting a rich, smooth sound with easy airflow.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players who find their current mouthpiece stuffy and want freer blowing
  • Concert and ensemble playing where a rounder sound fits
  • Stepping up from a stock mouthpiece that came with the horn

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Lead players chasing a bright, cutting top register
  • Beginners still finding a consistent embouchure
  • Anyone happy with their current cup depth and rim feel

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 DW6882 HeavyTop Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 3 construction detail

Detail 01

16.75mm cup diameter

A middle-of-the-road rim size. Wider than lead-player pieces, so more lip inside the cup and a fuller sound with slightly more effort up high.

Detail 02

3.70mm throat

The narrowest point of the bore. This size lets air through freely without going so open that the sound loses focus.

Detail 03

5.05mm rim width

Moderately wide. Spreads pressure across the lip for endurance, at some cost to flexibility in fast interval jumps.

Detail 04

Barrel backbore

The taper behind the throat. A barrel shape keeps the sound centered and even rather than spread.

Detail 05

HeavyTop blank

Extra mass around the cup. Heavier mouthpieces feel more solid under the lip and change the response compared to a standard-weight piece.

Detail 06

Silver plating

Standard finish, harder-wearing than raw brass. Some players react to silver; gold plate is the usual alternative.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Mouthpiece sizing is personal — trying before buying beats reading numbers
  2. 02Sold as the mouthpiece alone; no pouch, case or brush included
  3. 03Give any new mouthpiece two weeks before judging it
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Product questions

Before you decide

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

01What size is this?

A 3: 16.75mm cup diameter, 5.05mm rim width, 3.70mm throat, barrel backbore.

02Will it fit my trumpet?

It's a standard trumpet shank, so it fits standard Bb, C and piccolo trumpet receivers. It will not fit cornet or flugelhorn.

03How does a 3 compare to a 3C here?

Same cup diameter, rim width, throat and backbore. The 3 is described as free blowing with a rich, smooth sound; the 3C leans brighter with more projection.

04Is silver or gold plating better?

Neither plays better. Silver is harder and slightly grippier; gold is smoother and a common choice for players whose skin reacts to silver.

Reference

Full specifications

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

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