Denis Wick copy or genuine?

[P@rick]

I recently bought a Denis wick 2L (left one on picture). I also own a 5L and 3SL. I was under the impression that all Denis Wick tuba mouthpieces are shaped like the 3SL (right one on picture). So, is my Denis Wick 2L a copy or is it genuine



Thanks

[JB]

I recently bought a Denis wick 2L (left one on picture). I also own a 5L and 3SL. I was under the impression that all Denis Wick tuba mouthpieces are shaped like the 3SL (right one on picture). So, is my Denis Wick 2L a copy or is it genuine
Thanks

It is genuine. New and old designs, respectively.

[iiipopes]

Indeed. Instead of a heavier weight mouthpiece, I just like a substantial rim. After having tried both, when it came time to purchase a 1L for my Miraphone, I searched for a used one.

[P@rick]

Thanks...last time I looked on the DW website the tuba MP’s were not this model…as I can remember

By the way…I like the 2L a lot

[Donn]

I would have to say that something looks just a bit fishy. The mouthpiece probably isn't a fake, but is it (considering the $$ you spent) really any different from this $20 one that doesn't happen to have "Denis Wick" scratched into the side of it?

Something looks fishy all right, but not on the Denis Wick side of it. Look at it this way -- they could have copied anyone's mouthpiece - Monette, Laskey, I don't know, name an expensive mouthpiece - but they chose the Denis Wick #2 (OK, probably among others.) Thus confirming that it's a good deal for its relatively modest price.

Or not, I don't imagine the copiers have any idea and personally I'm not crazy about the DW 2. But I would expect it to cost more than a copy. You could copy CDs and sell them for less, too (don't say it was my idea, though.)

[Jeff Miller]

The mouthpiece is real; that's what Denis/Steve's mp's look like now.

As for buying a copy for $20, go ahead, but you'll be supporting someone who's ripping off Steve and Denis.

[windshieldbug]

I would have to say that something looks just a bit fishy. The mouthpiece probably isn't a fake, but is it (considering the $$ you spent) really any different from this $20 one

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tuba-Mouthpiece-Sil ... 95QQihZ016?

Hmmm...

Size/Made: Similar to Danis Wick 3#.

If I talk to Danis, maybe I'll ask her what size a ### is...

[Chuck(G)]

OTOH, this one looks just like the old style. So Danis gives you yer choice:

[iiipopes]

There are also copies of the new style 3 on eBay. For the price, they're not bad.