Denis Wick 5BL vs Giardinelli Sym. T
The Giardinelli Sym. T has a wider cup diameter, the Giardinelli Sym. T features a deeper cup, the Denis Wick 5BL has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Giardinelli Sym. T has a cup diameter of 25.80 mm / 1.0157 in compared to 25.73 mm / 1.0130 in on the Denis Wick 5BL — a difference of 0.07 mm / 0.0028 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Giardinelli Sym. T has a deep cup while the Denis Wick 5BL has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
The Denis Wick 5BL has a wider throat (6.87 mm / 0.2705 in vs 6.40 mm / 0.2520 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.