Denis Wick TH2 vs Denis Wick TH5
The Denis Wick TH2 has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Denis Wick TH2
• Baritone / Euphonium
Cup diameter19.00 mm / 0.7480 in
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width5.82 mm / 0.2291 in
Throat diameter5.20 mm / 0.2047 in
BackboreV-type
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
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Mouthpiece B
Denis Wick TH5
• Baritone / Euphonium
Cup diameter17.50 mm / 0.6890 in
Cup depthVery deep
Rim width6.35 mm / 0.2500 in
Throat diameter5.20 mm / 0.2047 in
Backboreopen-V
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Diameter
The Denis Wick TH2 has a cup diameter of 19.00 mm / 0.7480 in compared to 17.50 mm / 0.6890 in on the Denis Wick TH5 — a difference of 1.50 mm / 0.0591 in. 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 5.20 mm / 0.2047 in, 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.