Curry 126D vs Denis Wick 2L
the Denis Wick 2L has a larger throat opening.
Mouthpiece A
Curry 126D
• Tuba
Cup diameter32.00 mm / 1.2600 in
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width—
Throat diameter8.23 mm / 0.3240 in
Backbore—
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
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Mouthpiece B
Denis Wick 2L
• Tuba
Cup diameter32.00 mm / 1.2598 in
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width7.73 mm / 0.3043 in
Throat diameter8.45 mm / 0.3327 in
Backboreopen
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Diameter
Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 32.00 mm / 1.2600 in.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a very deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
Throat Diameter
The Denis Wick 2L has a wider throat (8.45 mm / 0.3327 in vs 8.23 mm / 0.3240 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.