Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 5ABL or Schilke 51?

The Denis Wick 5ABL has a cup diameter of 25.73 mm / 1.0130 in compared to 25.63 mm / 1.0091 in on the Schilke 51 — a difference of 0.10 mm / 0.0039 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 5ABL and Schilke 51?

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

Denis Wick 5ABL vs Schilke 51

Name: Schilke 51
Brand: Schilke

The Denis Wick 5ABL has a wider cup diameter, the Schilke 51 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 5ABL

• Trombone

Rim width6.64 mm / 0.2614 in

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Schilke 51

• Trombone

Rim width—

Best suited for

📣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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