Description

The Denis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series trombone mouthpiece is reminiscent of the mouthpieces from the Hawkes Company in the 1880s, recapturing the basic principles of their unique design and combining them with modern technology to make them even more effective. The Heritage Series features high mass at key points near the throat and backbore of the mouthpiece to provide power to the sound when needed, plus an innovative upper wall thickness for sensitivity and response at softer dynamics and compensates for the added mass in other areas. This design aids in easier articulation in the upper register and creates a colorful tonal response.

The innovation behind the Heritage series for trombone lies in the combination of increased mass at key points that reduce energy loss with thinner upper walls that provide power and sensitivity at all dynamic levels. The result is maximum sensitivity and response with clearer overtones and improved range.
Denis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 12CS
Denis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 12CS
Denis Wick DW3180 Heritage Series Trombone Mouthpiece - Gold, 12CS

Features

  • Available sizes: 00AL, 0AL, 1AL, 2AL, 2NAL, 3AL, 4ABL, 4AL, 4BL, 4BS, 4.5AL, 5AL, 5BL, 5BS, 6AL, 6BL, 6BS, 7CS, 9BL, 9BS, 10CS, 12CS
  • Model Number: The first number refers to the cup diameter. The higher the number, the smaller the diameter.
  • Cup Volume: A – Deep cup; B – Medium cup; C – Shallow cup; AB – uses modified backbore for improved range
  • Receiver / Shank type: L – large shank mouthpiece for large bore trombones and euphoniums; S – small shank mouthpiece for small bore trombones and baritones
  • Finish: Gold-plated
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

  • 00AL: Large shank; 28 mm cup diameter; 6.40 mm rim width; 8.15 mm throat; Open backbore. Dark, round tone with exceptional projection and clarity. Good choice for contrabass trombone.
  • 0AL: Large shank; 27.42 mm cup diameter; 6.09 mm rim width; 7.45 mm bore; Barrel backbore. Clean, precise attacks in the low register. Great for strong, advanced players.
  • 1AL: Large shank; 27.11 mm cup diameter; 6.09 mm rim width; 7.45 mm throat; Open backbore. Open sound in all registers with perfect amount of resistance. Rich, dark tone.
  • 2AL: Large shank; 27 mm cup diameter; 6.73 mm rim width; 7.30 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Secure high register with full, dark lows. Wider rim with clear traditional bass sound. Good choice for orchestral work.
  • 2NAL: Large shank; 27 mm cup diameter; 6.15 mm rim width; 7.30 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Easy high and low register. Narrower rim with excellent flexibility and accurate attacks.
  • 3AL: Large shank; 26.40 mm cup diameter; 6.80 mm rim width; 7.38 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Great choice for tenor players that also double on bass or strong euphonium players. Wider rim and easy response.
  • 4ABL: Large shank; 26 mm cup diameter; 6.72 mm rim width; 7.38 mm throat; Medium backbore. Dark core sound with excellent flexibility. Improved high register performance.
  • 4AL: Large shank; 26 mm cup diameter; 6.72 mm rim width; 7.38 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Full low register with big, dark sound. A classic euphonium model that is also good for powerful trombonist.
  • 4BL: Large shank; 25.90 mm cup diameter; 6.77 mm rim width; 7.13 mm throat; Medium backbore. Ideal for solo playing with excellent range and even tone production. Clear ringing sound with good high register.
  • 4BS: Small shank; 25.90 mm cup diameter; 6.77 mm rim width; 7.13 mm throat; Medium backbore. Big bore sound for a small-bore instrument. Excellent for the well-developed embouchure that needs a large cup on a small-bore trombone.
  • 4.5AL: Large shank; 25.85 mm cup diameter; 6.80 mm rim width; 7.24 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Easy blowing upper register with dark tone. Well suited for symphonic trombonist.
  • 5AL: Large shank; 25.73 mm cup diameter; 6.64 mm rim width; 7.30 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect for wind ensemble and symphonic work. Deep cup and larger bore for improved projection and tone.
  • 5ABL: Large shank; 25.73 mm cup diameter; 6.64 mm rim width; 7.15 mm throat, Medium backbore. Excellent high register with a rich tone.
  • 5BL: Large shank; 25.73 mm cup diameter; 6.64 mm rim width; 6.87 mm throat, Medium backbore. Ideal for principal players with free and resonant high register.
  • 5BS: Small shank; 25.73 mm cup diameter; 6.64 mm rim width; 6.87 mm throat, Medium backbore. Gives the smaller bore trombone the qualities of a large bore instrument. Brilliant and solid high register.
  • 6AL: Large shank; 25.40 mm cup diameter; 6.80 mm rim width; 7.20 mm throat; Medium backbore. Big, full sound with even tone quality and improved high register. Ideal for concert band and brass band players.
  • 6BL: Large shank; 25.30 mm cup diameter; 6.26 mm rim width; 6.66 mm throat; V-type backbore. Medium-shallow cup design for improved high register. Great all-around mouthpiece.
  • 6BS: Small shank; 25.30 mm cup diameter; 6.26 mm rim width; 6.66 mm throat; V-type backbore. Medium-shallow cup design for improved high register. Great all-around small shank mouthpiece.
  • 7CS: Small shank; 25.40 mm cup diameter; 6.26 mm rim width; 6.24 mm throat; Medium backbore. Clean tone with clear attacks and increased flexibility. Fantastic high range.
  • 9BL: Large shank; 25 mm cup diameter; 6.46 mm rim width; 6.66 mm throat; V-type backbore. Brilliant, sonorous high register with full sound.
  • 9BS: Small shank; 25 mm cup diameter; 6.46 mm rim width; 6.66 mm throat; V-type backbore. Good all-around small shank mouthpiece. Good choice for lead playing or alto trombone.
  • 10CS: Small shank; 25 mm cup diameter; 6.46 mm rim width; 6.24 mm throat; Medium backbore. Clean, even tone quality in all registers. Good choice for jazz or alto trombone.
  • 12CS: Small shank; 24.50 mm cup diameter; 6.71 mm rim width; 6.10 mm throat; V-type backbore. Wider, rounded rim for endurance and clear, resonant high register. Excellent jazz model.

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