Denis Wick TH2 vs Yamaha AH-37C4

The Denis Wick TH2 has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick TH2 features a deeper cup, the Yamaha AH-37C4 has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
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
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Yamaha AH-37C4
      • Baritone / Euphonium
      Cup diameter18.60 mm / 0.7323 in
      Cup depthMedium
      Rim width
      Throat diameter5.25 mm / 0.2067 in
      BackboreStandard
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      📣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 18.60 mm / 0.7323 in on the Yamaha AH-37C4 — a difference of 0.40 mm / 0.0157 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Denis Wick TH2 has a very deep cup while the Yamaha AH-37C4 has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Yamaha AH-37C4 has a wider throat (5.25 mm / 0.2067 in vs 5.20 mm / 0.2047 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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