Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 4E or Yamaha TR-SHEW-LEAD?

The Yamaha TR-SHEW-LEAD has a cup diameter of 16.54 mm / 0.6512 in compared to 16.50 mm / 0.6496 in on the Denis Wick 4E — a difference of 0.04 mm / 0.0016 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 4E and Yamaha TR-SHEW-LEAD?

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

Denis Wick 4E vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-LEAD

Name: Yamaha TR-SHEW-LEAD
Brand: Yamaha

The Yamaha TR-SHEW-LEAD has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 4E has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

The width of the rim surface that contacts the lips. Wider rims improve endurance; narrower rims improve flexibility.

Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 4E

• Trumpet

Rim width5.17 mm / 0.2035 in

Mouthpiece B

Yamaha TR-SHEW-LEAD

• Trumpet

Rim width—

Best suited for

⚡Screamer / high notes — tight throat with shallow cup

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 4E vs Yamaha TR-SHEW-LEAD

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