Which has a bigger cup — Denis Wick 12CS or Schilke 46?

The Schilke 46 has a cup diameter of 24.54 mm / 0.9661 in compared to 24.50 mm / 0.9646 in on the Denis Wick 12CS — a difference of 0.04 mm / 0.0016 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

How does cup depth compare between Denis Wick 12CS and Schilke 46?

Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

Denis Wick 12CS vs Schilke 46

Name: Schilke 46
Brand: Schilke

The Schilke 46 has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 12CS has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material

The narrowest point at the bottom of the cup. Affects resistance, volume, and tone color.

Mouthpiece A

Denis Wick 12CS

• Trombone

Throat diameter6.10 mm / 0.2402 in

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Mouthpiece B

Schilke 46

• Trombone

Throat diameter5.95 mm / 0.2343 in

Best suited for

📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

Throat Diameter

The Denis Wick 12CS has a wider throat (6.10 mm / 0.2402 in vs 5.95 mm / 0.2343 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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