Denis Wick 3180 Heritage Large Bore - 3AL Gold Plated (Trombone)

Denis Wick Heritage: The DNA of a Brass Accessories Reference

The Denis Wick brand was built on a simple idea: to offer accessories capable of meeting the real demands of musicians. Originally, Denis Wick, then a musician with the London Symphony Orchestra, was looking for a solution to achieve more resonance and presence in a large concert hall. Not finding an accessory that suited him, he chose to design one himself. In half a century, the company has become a global reference, recognized for manufacturing quality and consistency in its mouthpieces.

The Heritage series follows this tradition: a design conceived to combine sound density and precision, with a balanced approach between mass, comfort, and response.

For Which Musician and Playing Context?

This Denis Wick Heritage mouthpiece is particularly aimed at brass players who want a stable and controllable playing experience in contexts where projection matters: orchestra, wind band, brass band, brass section in a big band, or stage music.

Thanks to its "power + control" oriented design, it suits both intermediate players (seeking to solidify tone production and intonation) and advanced or professional players (looking for reliable response, clean attacks, and a defined tonal color). It is important to check compatibility with your instrument (large bore and barrel-type shank).

Sound and Design

The core philosophy of Heritage is based on a weighted cup bottom : this additional mass helps produce a more dense and powerful sound while stabilizing vibration. The result: a feeling of solidity, clearer harmonics, and a response that remains consistent when moving across registers.

Thinner rims improve precision and control, especially in attacks and dynamics. To clarify terminology: the cup influences the color and breadth of the sound, the rim affects comfort and grip, the throat (diameter of the backbore) impacts resistance and ease of sound production, and the bore (here "large bore") relates to the overall size targeted, often associated with greater breadth and airflow.

Finally, the gold-plated finish provides a very pleasant contact sensation. It is often chosen by musicians sensitive to lip comfort and smoother glide, while maintaining the precision needed for long playing sessions.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To protect your mouthpiece daily, a pouch or a mouthpiece case (universal size) is highly recommended, especially if you transport the instrument to rehearsals. For maintenance, a mouthpiece cleaning brush helps maintain consistent response and impeccable hygiene, without risk to the plating if used carefully.

Important : this product is subject to a specific right of withdrawal. For hygiene reasons, if it has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use to qualify for withdrawal and be eligible for refund or exchange.

Technical specifications

Cup diameter	26.4 mm	Material	gold plating
Edge width	6.8 mm	Format	3AL
Cup depth	Medium	Grain	7.38 mm
Category	mouthpiece	Color	Yellow
Destination	trombone	Finishing	Gold plated

Rim thickness	6.88 mm	Shank	barrel type
Throat	7.38 mm	Finish	gold-plated