Which has a bigger cup — Curry 10.5 BBC or Denis Wick 5?

The Denis Wick 5 has a cup diameter of 16.00 mm / 0.6299 in compared to 15.88 mm / 0.6250 in on the Curry 10.5 BBC — a difference of 0.13 mm / 0.0049 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Curry 10.5 BBC and Denis Wick 5?

Both mouthpieces share a very deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

Curry 10.5 BBC vs Denis Wick 5

Name: Denis Wick 5
Brand: Denis Wick

The Denis Wick 5 has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 5 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

The taper behind the throat leading to the shank. Affects projection and tone character.

Mouthpiece A

Curry 10.5 BBC

• Cornet

Backbore—

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Denis Wick 5

• Cornet

Backboreopen

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.

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