Denis Wick vs Marcinkiewicz Tuba Mouthpieces
Denis Wick offers 16 tuba mouthpieces (made in United Kingdom), while Marcinkiewicz has 25 models (made in United States). On average, Denis Wick cups measure 31.47mm versus 33.30mm for Marcinkiewicz. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Denis Wick
Models16
Avg cup31.47mm
Avg throat8.37mm
Common style—
CountryUnited Kingdom
vs
Marcinkiewicz
Models25
Avg cup33.30mm
Avg throat7.97mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Denis Wick vs Marcinkiewicz — head-to-head comparisons
- Denis Wick 2L vs Marcinkiewicz CH W1
- Denis Wick 2L vs Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self
- Denis Wick 2L vs Marcinkiewicz CH ETU1
- Denis Wick 2L vs Marcinkiewicz CH H2
- Denis Wick 2.5CC vs Marcinkiewicz CH W1
- Denis Wick 2.5CC vs Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self
- Denis Wick 2.5CC vs Marcinkiewicz CH ETU1
- Denis Wick 2.5CC vs Marcinkiewicz CH H2
- Denis Wick 2SL vs Marcinkiewicz CH W1
- Denis Wick 2SL vs Marcinkiewicz ETU1J. Self
- Denis Wick 2SL vs Marcinkiewicz CH ETU1
- Denis Wick 2SL vs Marcinkiewicz CH H2
All models
Denis Wick (16)
2L
32.00mm · V.Deep
2.5CC
32.00mm · Deep
2SL
32.00mm · Shallow
1
32.50mm · V.Deep
1L
32.50mm · V.Deep
2
32.00mm · V.Deep
3L
31.25mm · V.Deep
2XL
32.00mm · V.Deep
3
31.25mm · V.Deep
3SL
31.25mm · Shallow
4
30.50mm · V.Deep
1XL
32.50mm · V.Deep
3XL
31.25mm · V.Deep
4L
30.50mm · V.Deep
5L
30.00mm · V.Deep
5
30.00mm · V.Deep
Marcinkiewicz (25)
CH W1
33.66mm · Medium
ETU1J. Self
33.15mm · Medium
CH ETU1
33.15mm · Medium
CH H2
33.60mm · Shallow
CH N1
33.66mm · Medium
N2
33.66mm · Medium
CH 18
32.77mm · Deep
CH N4
33.66mm · V.Deep
W2
33.66mm · Medium
W4
33.66mm · Deep
CH H1
33.66mm · V.Shallow
N3
33.66mm · Medium
N4T. Johnson
33.66mm · Deep
18
32.77mm · Medium
25
31.24mm · Shallow
N1
33.66mm · Shallow
ST 3
32.44mm · Deep
ST 4
32.44mm · V.Deep
W1
33.66mm · Shallow
W3
33.66mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better tuba mouthpieces — Denis Wick or Marcinkiewicz?
Neither brand is universally better. Denis Wick has 16 models and Marcinkiewicz has 25. 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 Marcinkiewicz tuba mouthpieces compare in size?
Denis Wick averages 31.47mm cup diameter with 8.37mm throat. Marcinkiewicz averages 33.30mm cup diameter with 7.97mm throat.