Denis Wick ALLIANCE OWEN FARR SIGNATURE SILVER PLATED 3 (ALTO SAXHORN)

Denis Wick: A Reference Born from Orchestral Demands

The Denis Wick brand was built on a simple idea: when the ideal accessory doesn't exist, you have to create it. As a musician with the London Symphony Orchestra, Denis Wick sought to optimize the resonance and sound presence of his instrument in demanding venues, including London's Royal Festival Hall. This approach, driven by practical needs, gave rise to a company that in a few decades has become a key reference in brass accessories. The brand's reputation is based on meticulous manufacturing and rigorous quality control, with some of the most skilled craftsmen in Great Britain, to offer players a reliable, consistent, and musical response.

A Mouthpiece Inspired by Artists, Designed for Your Playing

Over the years, the Denis Wick mouthpiece range has been enriched by feedback and contributions from renowned performers. Model developments have notably benefited from the experience of artists associated with the "Alliance" ecosystem (Prestige and Signature lines), including musicians such as James Gourlay, Steven Mead, Les Neish, Richard Marshall, David Childs, and Owen Farr. The value of this philosophy is clear: to transform high-level demands (projection, focus, comfort, endurance) into a accessible and coherent product for a wide community of players, from the orchestral section to the stage, including brass ensembles and marching bands.

Who Is This Model For?

This Denis Wick mouthpiece is intended for brass players seeking precise adjustment of playing feel, particularly through key parameters such as cup diameter, rim thickness, and throat size (air passage). It is especially suited for intermediate to advanced musicians who can identify their needs (comfort, endurance, articulation, breadth) and wish to stabilize their sound production. In terms of styles, it naturally fits in orchestras, brass bands, marching bands, and stage music, wherever intonation, sound control, and projection must remain consistent over time.

Sound and Design

On a mouthpiece, everything depends on the balance between comfort and performance. The cup diameter (18.75 mm) contributes to the sense of space and sound breadth: the more the support matches your morphology and instrument, the more you gain in homogeneity and stability across registers. The rim thickness (5.75 mm) directly affects comfort and endurance: a well-sized rim can help maintain stable support, better manage fatigue, and sustain consistent playing during long rehearsals. Finally, the throat size (5.2 mm) influences resistance and airflow: it contributes to response, attack clarity, and the feeling of "hold" in the sound. The silver-plated finish, highly appreciated by brass players, provides a pleasant surface to the touch, with a sense of precision and good durability when properly maintained.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To protect your mouthpiece daily, a mouthpiece protective pouch (such as a padded case) is recommended to avoid shocks and micro-scratches. A dedicated soft cloth is also useful for wiping the surface after playing and preserving the quality of the silver-plated finish.

Technical specifications

Cup diameter	18.75 mm	Material	silver plating
Edge width	5.75 mm	Format	3
Cup depth	Medium	Grain	5.2 mm
Category	mouthpiece	Color	Grey
Destination	alto	Finishing	Silver plated

Rim thickness	5.75 mm	Finish	silver-plated
Throat size	5.2 mm	Hygiene and returns	in case of opening, the product must be free of any signs of use to be eligible for return.