Curry 128G vs Denis Wick 1L

The Curry 128G has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 1L features a deeper cup, the Denis Wick 1L has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Curry 128G
    • Tuba
    Cup diameter32.51 mm / 1.2800 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter8.18 mm / 0.3220 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Denis Wick 1L
      • Tuba
      Cup diameter32.50 mm / 1.2795 in
      Cup depthVery deep
      Rim width7.48 mm / 0.2945 in
      Throat diameter8.43 mm / 0.3319 in
      Backboreopen
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Curry 128G has a cup diameter of 32.51 mm / 1.2800 in compared to 32.50 mm / 1.2795 in on the Denis Wick 1L — a difference of 0.01 mm / 0.0005 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Denis Wick 1L has a very deep cup while the Curry 128G has a deep cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      The Denis Wick 1L has a wider throat (8.43 mm / 0.3319 in vs 8.18 mm / 0.3220 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.

      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.

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