Denis Wick vs Kelly Trombone Mouthpieces
Denis Wick offers 21 trombone mouthpieces (made in United Kingdom), while Kelly has 17 models (made in United States). On average, Denis Wick cups measure 25.84mm versus 25.86mm for Kelly. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Denis Wick
Models21
Avg cup25.84mm
Avg throat6.96mm
Common style—
CountryUnited Kingdom
vs
Kelly
Models17
Avg cup25.86mm
Avg throat—
Common styleBass
CountryUnited States
Denis Wick vs Kelly — head-to-head comparisons
- Denis Wick 1AL vs Kelly BASS-BONE-LS-SS
- Denis Wick 1AL vs Kelly 5G-LS
- Denis Wick 1AL vs Kelly 6-1/2AL-LS-SS
- Denis Wick 1AL vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Denis Wick 5AL vs Kelly BASS-BONE-LS-SS
- Denis Wick 5AL vs Kelly 5G-LS
- Denis Wick 5AL vs Kelly 6-1/2AL-LS-SS
- Denis Wick 5AL vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
- Denis Wick 4AL vs Kelly BASS-BONE-LS-SS
- Denis Wick 4AL vs Kelly 5G-LS
- Denis Wick 4AL vs Kelly 6-1/2AL-LS-SS
- Denis Wick 4AL vs Kelly BEAST-LS-SS
All models
Denis Wick (21)
1AL
27.11mm · V.Deep
5AL
25.73mm · Medium
4AL
26.00mm · V.Deep
5BS
25.73mm · Medium
12CS
24.50mm · Medium
2AL
27.00mm · V.Deep
3AL
26.40mm · V.Deep
5ABL
25.73mm · Medium
6BL
25.40mm · Medium
0AL
27.42mm · V.Deep
4BS
25.90mm · Medium
6AL
25.40mm · Medium
2NAL
27.00mm · V.Deep
4BL
25.90mm · Medium
5BL
25.73mm · Medium
9BL
25.00mm · Medium
9BS
25.00mm · Medium
6BS
25.40mm · Medium
4.5AL
25.85mm · V.Deep
7CS
25.40mm · Shallow
Kelly (17)
BASS-BONE-LS-SS
27.69mm · — · Bass
5G-LS
25.40mm · — · Orchestral
6-1/2AL-LS-SS
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
BEAST-LS-SS
28.70mm · — · Bass
JAZZ-LS-SS
25.65mm · — · Jazz
SKY-SS
24.64mm · Shallow · Lead
12C
24.13mm · Shallow · Lead
6-1/2AL
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
6-1/2AL-SS
25.15mm · V.Deep · General
SYMPHONY-LS-SS
25.65mm · — · Orchestral
BASS-BONE-LS
27.69mm · — · Bass
5G
25.40mm · — · Orchestral
51D-LS-SS
25.40mm · — · Professional
BASS-BONE
27.69mm · — · Bass
51D
25.40mm · — · Professional
51D-LS
25.40mm · — · Professional
51D-SS
25.40mm · — · Professional
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better trombone mouthpieces — Denis Wick or Kelly?
Neither brand is universally better. Denis Wick has 21 models and Kelly has 17. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Denis Wick and Kelly trombone mouthpieces compare in size?
Denis Wick averages 25.84mm cup diameter with 6.96mm throat. Kelly averages 25.86mm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.