Denis Wick 2186 Heritage - 2SL Silver Plated (Tuba)
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Denis Wick
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Denis Wick: A Historical Reference in Brass Accessories
Created by Denis Wick, a musician of the London Symphony Orchestra, the brand was built around a concrete need: to have accessories capable of helping the instrument "speak" and fill the hall with greater ease. In just a few decades, Denis Wick has become an essential name in brass, supported by British artisanal expertise and a demand for consistency from one piece to another.
For Which Musician and Playing Contexts?
This mouthpiece is aimed at players seeking versatile playing: orchestral work, section playing, brass ensemble, as well as solo repertoire. It is particularly suitable for musicians who want a dense and adaptable sound, with an open playing feel and good control over dynamics.
Sound and Design
With a 32.00 mm cup and an open back, this mouthpiece promotes generous sound emission and easy projection, while maintaining clear harmonic definition. The 8.30 mm rim provides comfort and helps stabilize the attack, while the 7.60 mm throat contributes to a "liberated" breath sensation and sound breadth. The silver-plated finish completes the whole with precise touch and understated aesthetics.
Technical specifications
| Cup diameter | 32 mm | Material | silver-plated |
| Edge width | 8.3 mm | Format | 2SL |
| Cup depth | Shallow | Grain | 7.6 mm |
| Category | mouthpiece | Color | Grey |
| Destination | tuba | Finishing | Silver plated |
| Rim thickness | 8.30 mm | Product subject to a specific withdrawal right | for hygiene reasons, if the mouthpiece has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use to be eligible for refund or exchange. |
| Throat | 7.60 mm | Cup | hollow part where the vibration forms, influencing volume and tone color. |
| Back | open | Rim | contact area with the lips, crucial for comfort and stability. |
| Finish | silver-plated | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the cup size of the Denis Wick 2186 Heritage 2SL mouthpiece?
The cup has a diameter of 32.00 mm and a shallow depth. This configuration is said to promote generous response and easy projection.
What sound does a tuba mouthpiece with an open back produce?
The open back of this 2SL model, combined with a 7.60 mm backbore, contributes to a free-blowing feel and sound breadth. The description also notes good harmonic clarity.
Is the rim of this mouthpiece comfortable?
With a width of 8.30 mm, the rim is designed to provide comfort on the lips and stabilize the attack.
For what playing contexts is this 2SL mouthpiece intended?
This model is designed for tuba use in orchestral settings, section playing, brass ensembles, and solo repertoire. Its 32 mm cup diameter aims for a dense and versatile sound with good response to dynamics. The silver plating offers a precise feel.
What are the return conditions for a silver-plated mouthpiece?
For hygiene reasons, an open mouthpiece must be free of any signs of use in order to be eligible for refund or exchange.
