Denis Wick DW4883-1A Classic Tenor Horn Mouthpiece - Gold Plated

The Tenor Horn is a saxhorn found in British-style brass bands and in terms of size and pitch comes between the flugelhorn and baritone. It is known as the alto horn in the USA , the Althorn in German-speaking countries and the saxhorn alto in France.

Denis Wick introduced deeper cupped mouthpieces to the tenor horn when he started making his designs. Up to that time tenor horn mouthpieces were bigger version of trumpet mouthpieces, or, if you like, smaller versions of trombone mouthpieces. By creating a cup shape closer to a French horn mouthpiece, Denis Wick was able to introduce a rich, romantic tone quality to the brass band. This fit in well with the opulent new sounds brought about the introduction of Denis Wick cornet mouthpieces and the lush tone of the new flugelhorn mouthpieces.

Denis Wick tenor horn mouthpieces vary from the largest (the 1 and 1A with a cup diameters of 19.50 mm) to the smallest (the 5 at 17.50 mm) which are also the shallowest (the 1 and 1A) and the deepest (the 5). The wider the cup, the more shallow it is. The 3 is the most popular model, with a medium wide cup (18.50 mm) and medium depth. 

The shank is designed to fit British Style tenor horns, not he German-style rotary-valve oval models.

Cup Diameter: 19.50 mm

Rim Width: 6.07 mm

Throat: 5.2 mm

Backbore: V-Type