Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 5AL or Schilke 47B?

The Denis Wick 5AL has a cup diameter of 25.73 mm / 1.0130 in compared to 24.87 mm / 0.9791 in on the Schilke 47B — a difference of 0.86 mm / 0.0339 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 5AL and Schilke 47B?

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

Denis Wick 5AL vs Schilke 47B

Name: Schilke 47B
Brand: Schilke

The Denis Wick 5AL has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 5AL 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 5AL

• Trombone

Throat diameter7.30 mm / 0.2874 in

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Schilke 47B

• Trombone

Throat diameter6.15 mm / 0.2421 in

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Throat Diameter

The Denis Wick 5AL has a wider throat (7.30 mm / 0.2874 in vs 6.15 mm / 0.2421 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 5AL vs Schilke 47B

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