Denis Wick 0AL vs Denis Wick 1AL
The Denis Wick 0AL has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Denis Wick 0AL
• Trombone
Cup diameter27.42 mm / 1.0795 in
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width6.09 mm / 0.2398 in
Throat diameter7.45 mm / 0.2933 in
Backborebarrel
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 1AL
• Trombone
Cup diameter27.11 mm / 1.0673 in
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width6.09 mm / 0.2398 in
Throat diameter7.45 mm / 0.2933 in
Backboreopen
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Diameter
The Denis Wick 0AL has a cup diameter of 27.42 mm / 1.0795 in compared to 27.11 mm / 1.0673 in on the Denis Wick 1AL — a difference of 0.31 mm / 0.0122 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
Throat diameters are essentially identical at 7.45 mm / 0.2933 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.
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.