Denis Wick 10CS vs Schilke 47B

The Denis Wick 10CS has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 10CS has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Denis Wick 10CS
    • Trombone
    Cup diameter25.00 mm / 0.9843 in
    Cup depthMedium
    Rim width6.46 mm / 0.2543 in
    Throat diameter6.24 mm / 0.2457 in
    Backboremedium
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Schilke 47B
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter24.87 mm / 0.9791 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter6.15 mm / 0.2421 in
      BackboreC .242"
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Denis Wick 10CS has a cup diameter of 25.00 mm / 0.9843 in compared to 24.87 mm / 0.9791 in on the Schilke 47B — a difference of 0.13 mm / 0.0051 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

      Throat Diameter

      The Denis Wick 10CS has a wider throat (6.24 mm / 0.2457 in vs 6.15 mm / 0.2421 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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