Denis Wick 3SL vs Denis Wick 3SL
Both mouthpieces share similar core dimensions — the differences are in the details.
Mouthpiece A
Denis Wick 3SL
• Tuba
Cup diameter31.25 mm / 1.2303 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width8.11 mm / 0.3193 in
Throat diameter7.62 mm / 0.3000 in
Backboresmall
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Denis Wick 3SL
• Tuba
Cup diameter31.25 mm / 1.2303 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width8.11 mm / 0.3193 in
Throat diameter7.62 mm / 0.3000 in
Backboresmall
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Diameter
Both mouthpieces have virtually identical cup diameters at 31.25 mm / 1.2303 in.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a shallow cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
Throat Diameter
Throat diameters are essentially identical at 7.62 mm / 0.3000 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.
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.