Conn Connstellation 5CW vs Denis Wick 3
The Conn Connstellation 5CW has a wider cup diameter, the Conn Connstellation 5CW features a deeper cup.
The width of the rim surface that contacts the lips. Wider rims improve endurance; narrower rims improve flexibility.
Mouthpiece A
Conn Connstellation 5CW
• Cornet
OrchestralRim width—
Best suited for
Trumpet players seeking precise matched dimensions
Size 5 (16.76mm); larger cup; fuller lower register; Wide rim; larger rounded inner radius; less bit
vs
Mouthpiece B
Denis Wick 3
• Cornet
Rim width5.05 mm / 0.1988 in
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Which is better?
Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.