Denis Wick 5882MM2C - CLASSIC MAURICE MURPHY 2C SILVER PLATED

A Mouthpiece Born from the Demands of the London Symphony Orchestra

Denis Wick founded his brand with a simple idea: to create accessories he couldn't find that met the real demands of major concert halls. As a musician of the London Symphony Orchestra, he sought a clearer response and projection capable of filling London's Royal Festival Hall with the desired impact. Over a few decades, the British company has become a worldwide reference for brass accessories, relying on the craftsmanship of highly skilled artisans in the UK, with a constant obsession: allowing the player to fully express their musicality.

In this tradition, the Signature Maurice Murphy mouthpiece represents an evolution of the "Classic" spirit: a precision tool born from collaboration with Maurice Murphy, renowned for his playing that is both brilliant and expressive. The result aims for a balance sought by many trumpeters: immediate presence without sacrificing flexibility or color.

For Whom and in Which Styles?

This mouthpiece is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced musicians who want to gain projection and control over timbre, as well as for accomplished players looking for a model that can handle strong dynamics while remaining lyrical. It naturally fits orchestral settings, film music, pop, and fanfare or brass band sections-anywhere a present, centered, and elegant sound is required.

If you like mouthpieces that respond quickly and "hold" the sound when you push the air, this model can provide a real sense of security. Conversely, if you primarily seek a very open and ultra-airy sensation, it is better to compare with other cup shapes and rim contours depending on your instrument and mouthpiece morphology.

Sound and Design

The design of this Signature aims for a bright timbre with a clear projection, while maintaining a lyrical dimension: the sound remains singing and controllable even when playing loudly. The feeling of centering helps stabilize intonation and homogenize registers, a valuable feature for exposed passages, clean attacks, and long sustains.

The specified dimensions provide useful reference points: the cup diameter contributes to comfort and breadth, the rim thickness affects endurance and stability, and the rim contour influences resistance, response, and color (depending on your airflow and trumpet). The silver-plated finish finally offers a pleasant and consistent mouthfeel, sought after for precision and playing stability.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the finish and avoid impacts in the case, a mouthpiece protective pouch is a simple and relevant complement. A dedicated mouthpiece cleaning brush is also recommended to maintain impeccable hygiene and ensure consistent response over time.

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 a refund or exchange.

Technical specifications

Cup diameter	17 mm	Material	silver-plated
Edge width	5.35 mm	Format	2C
Cup depth	Medium	Grain	3.7 mm
Category	mouthpiece	Color	Grey
Destination	trumpet	Finishing	Silver plated

Rim thickness	5.35 mm	Finish	silver-plated
Rim contour	3.7 mm	Product subject to a specific right of withdrawal	for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it must be free of all signs of use to qualify for withdrawal and be eligible for a refund or exchange.