Curry 124G vs Denis Wick 3SL

The Curry 124G has a wider cup diameter, the Curry 124G features a deeper cup, the Curry 124G has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Curry 124G
    • Tuba
    Cup diameter31.50 mm / 1.2400 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter8.18 mm / 0.3220 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Denis Wick 3SL
      • Tuba
      Cup diameter31.25 mm / 1.2303 in
      Cup depthShallow
      Rim width8.11 mm / 0.3193 in
      Throat diameter7.62 mm / 0.3000 in
      Backboresmall
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Curry 124G has a cup diameter of 31.50 mm / 1.2400 in compared to 31.25 mm / 1.2303 in on the Denis Wick 3SL — a difference of 0.25 mm / 0.0097 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Curry 124G has a deep cup while the Denis Wick 3SL has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Curry 124G has a wider throat (8.18 mm / 0.3220 in vs 7.62 mm / 0.3000 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.

      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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