The Denis Wick DW3183G Heritage Series tenor horn and alto horn mouthpiece has a large amount of mass around the throat and backbore, with thinner walls towards the rim. This design makes the mouthpiece very responsive at soft dynamics and in the upper register with easy articulation, while producing a massive sound in the lower register and at loud dynamics. A great choice for the classical-focused player, the Denis Wick Heritage Series mouthpieces are available in the same sizes as the standard Classic Series mouthpieces.
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Denis Wick DW3183 Heritage Series Tenor and Alto Horn Mouthpiece in Gold 5

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The Denis Wick DW3183G Heritage Series tenor horn and alto horn mouthpiece has a large amount of mass around the throat and backbore, with thinner walls towards the rim. This design makes the mouthpiece very responsive at soft dynamics and in the upper register with easy articulation, while producing a massive sound in the lower register and at loud dynamics. A great choice for the classical-focused player, the Denis Wick Heritage Series mouthpieces are available in the same sizes as the standard Classic Series mouthpieces.

Features:

Available sizes: 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5
Model Number: The first number refers to the cup diameter; the higher the number, the smaller the diameter
Cup Volume: A – Deep cup
Finish: Dual plate finish, silver plate exterior finish with 23k gold rim, cup and backbore

Specifications:

1: 19.50mm cup diameter; 5.82mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. The widest and shallowest mouthpiece. Strong low notes, ideal for 2nd horn players.
1A: 19.50mm cup diameter; 5.82mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. Slightly deeper cup than the model 1 with great pedal notes. Ideal for strong and low note players.
2: 19mm cup diameter; 5.82mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. Wide mouthpiece with a big, open sound and powerful low register.
2A: 19mm cup diameter; 5.82mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. Deeper cup than the model 2; extremely rich sound with great flexibility.
3: 18.50mm cup diameter; 6.07mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. Ideal for any band setting. Excellent accuracy, projection and response throughout all registers.
4: 18mm cup diameter; 6.07mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; V-type backbore. Slightly smaller diameter than the model 3, but with an easier upper register.
5: 17.50mm cup diameter; 6.35mm rim width; 5.20mm throat; Open-V backbore. Deepest and most narrow mouthpiece. Very flexible and rich toned with a resonant, full upper register.

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Store Policies
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Your refund will be promptly processed upon successful evaluation of your returned item from our trained category professionals in 2-3 business days. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. If you received Free Shipping on your order, the value of the uncharged shipping cost will be deducted from your refund.

Limitations and Exceptions
Returns of the following products must be made within 10 days of shipment - Stringed instruments priced at $1999.00 or more. The following products cannot be returned – Clearance items, Apple products, items identified as non-returnable, discontinued items, electronic software downloads, demo gear, vintage instruments, strings, reeds, computers, tubes, earbuds, earplugs, recorders, tin whistles, flutophones, "world" wind instruments, harmonicas, raw-frame speakers, drumheads, drumsticks, turntable cartridges, fog fluid, clothing/footwear, body jewelry, sheet music, cleaners, polishes and polishing cloths, software/soundware, books, CDs, DVD's, vinyl records, and videos.The following fees apply to Band & Orchestra returns - All returned woodwind and brass instruments incur a $10.00 sanitization fee. Returned bows are assessed a $4.00 restocking fee. Returned mouthpieces over $300 incur an $8.00 sanitization fee; the fee for mouthpieces under $300 is $4.00.

Should you decide to return your shipment, please follow the return steps printed on the back of your invoice and pack your return carefully to prevent damage in shipment. All returns must:

1. Include a Return Authorization Number; (Please contact us via eBay messages for an RA number)

2. Be in the original packaging complete with all collateral materials such as cases, straps, cables, care kits, certificates of authenticity, warranty cards, manuals, and any other materials that originally shipped with the instrument;

3. Be in brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings, or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials.