Conn Connstellation 5CW vs Denis Wick 4B
The Conn Connstellation 5CW has a wider cup diameter, the Conn Connstellation 5CW features a deeper cup.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Conn Connstellation 5CW
• Cornet
OrchestralCup depth
Best suited for
Trumpet players seeking precise matched dimensions
Size 5 (16.76mm); larger cup; fuller lower register; Wide rim; larger rounded inner radius; less bit
vs
Mouthpiece B
Denis Wick 4B
• Cornet
Cup depthMedium
Best suited for
All-round versatile — balanced cup for general playing
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Depth
The Conn Connstellation 5CW has a — cup while the Denis Wick 4B has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
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.