Denis Wick vs Yamaha Cornet Mouthpieces
Denis Wick offers 18 cornet mouthpieces (made in United Kingdom), while Yamaha has 24 models (made in Japan). On average, Denis Wick cups measure 16.57mm versus 16.63mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Denis Wick
Models18
Avg cup16.57mm
Avg throat4.38mm
Common style—
CountryUnited Kingdom
vs
Yamaha
Models24
Avg cup16.63mm
Avg throat3.86mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Denis Wick vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Denis Wick 4B vs Yamaha CR-DUTOT-S
- Denis Wick 4B vs Yamaha CR-14ES-GP
- Denis Wick 4B vs Yamaha CR-14ES
- Denis Wick 4B vs Yamaha CR-11E4S
- Denis Wick RW3 vs Yamaha CR-DUTOT-S
- Denis Wick RW3 vs Yamaha CR-14ES-GP
- Denis Wick RW3 vs Yamaha CR-14ES
- Denis Wick RW3 vs Yamaha CR-11E4S
- Denis Wick 3 vs Yamaha CR-DUTOT-S
- Denis Wick 3 vs Yamaha CR-14ES-GP
- Denis Wick 3 vs Yamaha CR-14ES
- Denis Wick 3 vs Yamaha CR-11E4S
All models
Denis Wick (18)
4B
16.50mm · Medium
RW3
16.75mm · V.Deep
3
16.75mm · V.Deep
4
16.40mm · V.Deep
5
16.00mm · V.Deep
2B
17.00mm · Medium
4.5
16.50mm · V.Deep
RW3B
16.75mm · Medium
RW4
16.50mm · V.Deep
2
17.00mm · V.Deep
3B
16.75mm · Medium
4W
16.40mm · V.Deep
RW4B
16.50mm · Medium
2BW
17.00mm · Medium
4BW
16.50mm · Medium
5B
16.00mm · Medium
RW2
17.00mm · V.Deep
S
16.00mm · Shallow
Yamaha (24)
CR-DUTOT-S
16.90mm · V.Deep
CR-14ES-GP
16.86mm · V.Deep
CR-14ES
16.86mm · V.Deep
CR-11E4S
16.46mm · V.Deep
CR-11C4S
16.46mm · Medium
CR-15C4L
16.98mm · Medium
CR-16ES-GP
17.05mm · V.Deep
CR-DUTOT-L
16.95mm · V.Shallow
CR-13E4S
16.70mm · V.Deep
CR-14B4L
16.85mm · Shallow
CR-16ES
17.05mm · V.Deep
CR-6B4L
15.65mm · Shallow
CR-7D4dS
16.24mm · Deep
CR-11A4L
15.99mm · V.Shallow
CR-11B4L
16.64mm · Shallow
CR-11C4L
16.46mm · Medium
CR-13B4L
16.63mm · Shallow
CR-14A4aL
16.68mm · V.Shallow
CR-16C4L
17.00mm · Medium
CR-17C4L
17.30mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better cornet mouthpieces — Denis Wick or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Denis Wick has 18 models and Yamaha has 24. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Denis Wick and Yamaha cornet mouthpieces compare in size?
Denis Wick averages 16.57mm cup diameter with 4.38mm throat. Yamaha averages 16.63mm cup diameter with 3.86mm throat.