Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 1AL or Denis Wick 2NAL?

The Denis Wick 1AL has a cup diameter of 27.11 mm / 1.0673 in compared to 27.00 mm / 1.0630 in on the Denis Wick 2NAL — a difference of 0.11 mm / 0.0043 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 1AL and Denis Wick 2NAL?

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

Denis Wick 1AL vs Denis Wick 2NAL

Name: Denis Wick 2NAL
Brand: Denis Wick

The Denis Wick 1AL has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 1AL 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 1AL

• Trombone

Backboreopen

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Denis Wick 2NAL

• Trombone

Backborebarrel

Best suited for

🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

📣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 1AL vs Denis Wick 2NAL

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