Denis Wick 6880 Heavy Top Large Shank - 6BL Silver Plated (Trombone)
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Essential Information About the Denis Wick Heavy Top Mouthpiece
Essential Information About the Denis Wick Heavy Top Mouthpiece
- "Heavy Top" Model : additional mass for a sharper projection and increased stability.
- More grounded playing sensation : better channeled vibrations, fuller and warmer sound.
- Silver-plated finish for classic comfort and good surface durability.
- V-shank : designed for instruments accepting this type of shank.
Manufacturer Information
Denis Wick
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Denis Wick: A British Reference for Brass Accessories
Founded by Denis Wick, a musician of the London Symphony Orchestra, the brand was born from a very concrete need: to have accessories capable of optimizing response and resonance in real concert situations. In a few decades, Denis Wick has established itself as a worldwide reference thanks to meticulous manufacturing and consistent quality appreciated by many brass players, from study to orchestra stand.
For Which Musician and Usage?
This mouthpiece is aimed at players seeking a more stable sound and better-controlled emission, especially in demanding contexts (orchestra, ensemble, brass band, studio). The "Heavy Top" concept is particularly relevant for intermediate to advanced musicians wishing to gain in sound hold, attack precision, and homogeneity without radically changing their approach.
Sound and Design
The added weight at the top of the mouthpiece reduces vibration dispersion and promotes a more direct energy transfer to the instrument: the result tends toward a dense timbre, clearer projection, and better stability in dynamics. To understand the dimensions: the cup corresponds to the bowl where the air column rests, the rim influences comfort and endurance, and the throat (internal passage) affects resistance and response. The V-shank indicates the type of shank on the instrument side.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For regular maintenance (compatible with any mouthpiece), prioritize a mouthpiece brush and a soft cloth to limit deposits and preserve the silver-plated finish.
Technical specifications
| Cup diameter | 25.4 mm | Material | silver-plated |
| Edge width | 6.7 mm | Format | 6BL |
| Cup depth | Medium | Grain | 6.66 mm |
| Category | mouthpiece | Color | Grey |
| Destination | trombone | Finishing | Silver plated |
| Rim thickness | 6.26 mm | Finish | silver-plated |
| Throat | 6.66 mm | Product subject to a specific withdrawal right | for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use to be eligible for refund or exchange. |
| Shank | V-shank | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Does the 6BL Heavy Top mouthpiece fit a large bore trombone?
This mouthpiece is designed for trombone and is labeled "large bore." Its V-cup defines the type of receiver on the instrument side.
What sound does the Heavy Top Denis Wick 6880 6BL produce?
The added weight on the top part promotes a dense tone and clearer projection. Stability of sound across dynamics and attack precision are emphasized.
What are the cup dimensions of this 6BL?
The cup has a diameter of 25.40 mm and a standard depth. The rim width is given as 6.7 mm, with a thickness indicated at 6.26 mm.
What is the throat diameter of the mouthpiece?
The throat diameter measures 6.66 mm, a dimension contributing to the mouthpieceâs resistance and response.
How should the silver plating be maintained?
The finish is silver plated. A mouthpiece brush and a soft cloth help reduce deposits and preserve this finish. For hygiene reasons, an opened product must show no signs of use to be eligible for refund or exchange.
