Denis Wick 2F vs Denis Wick 4FL
The Denis Wick 2F has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Denis Wick 2F
• Flugelhorn
Cup diameter17.00 mm
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width4.92 mm
Throat diameter4.58 mm
Backboreopen
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Denis Wick 4FL
• Flugelhorn
Cup diameter16.50 mm
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width5.17 mm
Throat diameter4.58 mm
Backboreopen
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Diameter
The Denis Wick 2F has a cup diameter of 17.00 mm compared to 16.50 mm on the Denis Wick 4FL — a difference of +0.50 mm. 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.
Throat Diameter
Throat diameters are essentially identical at 4.58 mm, so resistance feel will be comparable.
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.