Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 10CS or Schilke 47B?

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.

Denis Wick 10CS vs Schilke 47B

Name: Schilke 47B
Brand: Schilke

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

How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).

Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 10CS

• Trombone

Cup depthMedium

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Schilke 47B

• Trombone

Cup depthMedium

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Cup Depth

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

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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Denis Wick 10CS vs Schilke 47B

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