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Denis Wick 4AL vs Schilke 52E2

The Denis Wick 4AL has a wider cup diameter.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Denis Wick 4AL
    • Trombone
    Cup diameter26.00 mm / 1.0236 in
    Cup depthVery deep
    Rim width6.72 mm / 0.2646 in
    Throat diameter7.38 mm / 0.2906 in
    Backborebarrel
    Finish—
    Material—
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Schilke 52E2
      • Trombone
      Cup diameter25.91 mm / 1.0201 in
      Cup depthVery deep
      Rim width—
      Throat diameter—
      BackboreJ.277
      Finish—
      Material—
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone

      Cup Diameter

      The Denis Wick 4AL has a cup diameter of 26.00 mm / 1.0236 in compared to 25.91 mm / 1.0201 in on the Schilke 52E2 — a difference of 0.09 mm / 0.0035 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.

      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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