Denis Wick 5AL vs Marcinkiewicz 5GWG. Woll
The Denis Wick 5AL has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 5AL features a deeper cup, the Denis Wick 5AL has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Denis Wick 5AL has a cup diameter of 25.73 mm / 1.0130 in compared to 25.55 mm / 1.0059 in on the Marcinkiewicz 5GWG. Woll — a difference of 0.18 mm / 0.0071 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Denis Wick 5AL has a medium cup while the Marcinkiewicz 5GWG. Woll has a very shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
The Denis Wick 5AL has a wider throat (7.30 mm / 0.2874 in vs 6.63 mm / 0.2610 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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