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 narrowest point at the bottom of the cup. Affects resistance, volume, and tone color.

Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 4E

• Trumpet

Throat diameter3.74 mm / 0.1472 in

Mouthpiece B

Yamaha TR-SHEW-LEAD

• Trumpet

Throat diameter3.56 mm / 0.1402 in

Best suited for

⚡Screamer / high notes — tight throat with shallow cup

Throat Diameter

The Denis Wick 4E has a wider throat (3.74 mm / 0.1472 in vs 3.56 mm / 0.1402 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.

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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