Curry 3. FLD vs Denis Wick 4FL

The Curry 3. FLD has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 4FL has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Curry 3. FLD
    • Flugelhorn
    Cup diameter16.89 mm / 0.6650 in
    Cup depthVery deep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter4.50 mm / 0.1770 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 4FL
      • Flugelhorn
      Cup diameter16.50 mm / 0.6496 in
      Cup depthVery deep
      Rim width5.17 mm / 0.2035 in
      Throat diameter4.58 mm / 0.1803 in
      Backboreopen
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Curry 3. FLD has a cup diameter of 16.89 mm / 0.6650 in compared to 16.50 mm / 0.6496 in on the Denis Wick 4FL — a difference of 0.39 mm / 0.0154 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      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 4FL has a wider throat (4.58 mm / 0.1803 in vs 4.50 mm / 0.1770 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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