Denis Wick Cornet Mouthpiece - Classic (Gold Plated)

Denis Wick Classic Cornet Mouthpieces Gold  Plated.

The Classic is the original design. This gives clarity, precision, and a very easily controlled, centred sound. It adds more brilliance and richer upper overtones than the convex outer profiles of other designs. The Classic design is very responsive and easy to play. It has excellent flexibility and a rich tone. The Classic range covers the complete range of brass instruments from soprano cornet to BBb tuba. Classic mouthpieces are available in either gold or silver plate.Denis Wick is best known known not as a brilliant player, but for his mouthpieces and mutes.
Years of careful and unrelenting research, infinite patience and, as he says, "an element of luck",
have produced one of the most succesful series of products in the world of brass music.

Please tell us in the comments section during check out, which size you are wanting to purchase.
Gold plated mouthpieces are generally special order items.

We do keep a limited stock of these, please ask size availability before ordering.

See mouthpiece chart here   .

DW5881-2C
Shallow cup, in the style of an American-designed cornet mouthpiece. Brilliant sound, but with the cornet’s traditionally sweet sound.

DW5881-3
Deep cup. Used by soloists with very strong embouchures – very rich, mellow tone. Helps create the traditional British cornet sound.

DW5881-3B
Medium cup. Like 2B but more brilliant. Very flexible. Ideal soloist’s choice.

DW5881-3C
Shallow cup, in the style of an American-designed cornet mouthpiece. Brilliant sound, but with the cornet’s traditionally sweet sound. The cup is derived from a French trumpet mouthpiece with a v-shaped cup. Works beautifully in the cornet.

DW5881-4
Deep cup. The perfect cornet mouthpiece. Rich and powerful tone. Very popular in Salvation Army bands, as it gives a lovely blending sound. This is mouthpiece used by solo cornet Tom Hutchinson of the world-beating Cory Band, helping them win many European and National titles.

DW5881-4.5
Deep cup. Like a 4 but more responsive and easier high notes as the bore is smaller. A popular choice.

DW5881-4B
Medium cup. Our best-selling cornet model – a real thoroughbred which gives the perfect blend of richness, brilliance and projection. Ideal for beginners and top professionals alike. This is the mouthpiece that since its introduction in 1970 has revolutionised British cornet playing.

DW5881-4BW
Medium cup. Same as a 4B but with a wide rim.

DW5881-4C
Shallow cup, in the style of an American-designed cornet mouthpiece. Brilliant sound, but with the cornet’s traditionally sweet sound.

DW5881-4W
Deep cup. Same as a 4 but with wide rim. Gives the perfect traditional cornet sound.

DW5881-5
Deep cup. This is a scaled-down version of the 4. Smaller cup diameter but with the same deep cup.

DW5881-5B
Medium cup. Brilliant high register. Good for soloists.

 Gold and silver mouthpieces have a different feel. Some players prefer the extra ‘grip’ that silver gives, but others prefer the softer, warmer feel of the gold. Players often comment that the gold finish gives them more flexibility and makes slurring and playing legato passages easier. Gold is more expensive, but many players think it is worth the extra investment; here are three reasons why:

1. Denis Wick mouthpieces have the best gold-plating available. The mouthpieces are plated with a heavy gold deposit of no less than three microns thickness. The gold used is 22 carat and produces a beautiful playing surface and a wonderful, rich colour.
2. The gold gives brass players extra flexibility in their performances.
3. If you have a polished silver instrument nothing looks better than a gleaming gold mouthpiece!

Gold is a soft metal, so if you have a gold mouthpiece make sure it is protected at all times.

• Buy a mouthpiece pouch to keep the mouthpiece safe when not in use.
• Never use any abrasive to polish the mouthpiece.
• Warm, soapy water, a soft cloth and a mouthpiece brush are all you need to clean a gold mouthpiece.
• The gold never corrodes and never needs polishing.