Denis Wick 1 vs Denis Wick 2

The Denis Wick 1 has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 2 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Denis Wick 1
    • Tuba
    Cup diameter32.50 mm / 1.2795 in
    Cup depthVery deep
    Rim width7.48 mm / 0.2945 in
    Throat diameter8.43 mm / 0.3319 in
    Backboreopen
    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 2
      • 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

      The Denis Wick 1 has a cup diameter of 32.50 mm / 1.2795 in compared to 32.00 mm / 1.2598 in on the Denis Wick 2 — a difference of 0.50 mm / 0.0197 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 2 has a wider throat (8.45 mm / 0.3327 in vs 8.43 mm / 0.3319 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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