Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 10CS or Schilke 47C4?

The Schilke 47C4 has a cup diameter of 25.10 mm / 0.9882 in compared to 25.00 mm / 0.9843 in on the Denis Wick 10CS — a difference of 0.10 mm / 0.0039 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 10CS and Schilke 47C4?

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

Denis Wick 10CS vs Schilke 47C4

Name: Schilke 47C4
Brand: Schilke

The Schilke 47C4 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

The taper behind the throat leading to the shank. Affects projection and tone character.

Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 10CS

• Trombone

Backboremedium

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Schilke 47C4

• Trombone

Backbore15/64 .2344"

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

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 47C4

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