Curry 6 J vs Denis Wick 4F

The Curry 6 J has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 4F features a deeper cup, the Denis Wick 4F has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Curry 6 J
    • Flugelhorn
    Cup diameter16.71 mm / 0.6580 in
    Cup depthMedium
    Rim width
    Throat diameter3.78 mm / 0.1490 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Denis Wick 4F
      • 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 6 J has a cup diameter of 16.71 mm / 0.6580 in compared to 16.50 mm / 0.6496 in on the Denis Wick 4F — a difference of 0.21 mm / 0.0084 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Denis Wick 4F has a very deep cup while the Curry 6 J has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Denis Wick 4F has a wider throat (4.58 mm / 0.1803 in vs 3.78 mm / 0.1490 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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