Description
The Heritage range from Denis Wick combines traditional mouthpiece design with modern precision engineering. Inspired by historic precedents, these mouthpieces feature a redistributed mass profile—adding weight lower down while reducing it around the rim and upper cup.
At the same time, the internal dimensions remain consistent with Denis Wick’s Classic range, ensuring a familiar feel and reliable intonation. The result is a mouthpiece that feels both agile and stable, offering the best of both worlds: the tonal depth of heavier designs, alongside the freedom and immediacy of lighter models.
For players seeking a vibrant, expressive sound, the Heritage range offers enhanced response without compromising control.
This fully gold-plated model was introduced in late 2022, replacing the earlier gold-rimmed model.
| Model | Cup diameter (mm) |
Rim width (mm) |
Bore (mm) |
Backbore | Manufacturer's comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.50 | 5.82 | 5.20 | V-type | The widest and shallowest of the series. Strong low notes, ideal for 2nd horn specialists. |
| 1A | 19.50 | 5.82 | 5.20 | V-type | Deeper cup than the 1, great pedal notes. Ideal for very strong players and low specialists. |
| 2 | 19.00 | 5.82 | 5.20 | V-type | A wide mouthpiece with a slightly deeper cup than the 1. |
| 2A | 19.00 | 5.82 | 5.20 | V-type | A deeper cup than the 2 gives an extremely rich sound with great flexibilty. |
| 3 | 18.50 | 6.07 | 5.20 | V-type | The 18.5mm diameter is ideal for band players. One of our best selling lines. |
| 4 | 18.00 | 6.07 | 5.20 | V-type | A new design with a smaller diameter than the 3. Same sweet sound as a 3, but with easier top notes. |
| 5 | 17.50 | 6.35 | 5.20 | open-V | The deepest and most narrow of our mouthpieces. Very flexible and rich-toned. |
Manufacturer’s website: deniswick.com
