Has the Denis Wick "Classic" made a comeback?

[euphomate]

I was under the impression that Wick had completely dropped their old traditional tuba mouthpiece shape quite some time back, and replaced it with the odd-shaped "Heritage" line. Wick are now advertising a range of "Classic" pieces, which look to me identical to the old beloved original shape, but with some updated engraving. When did this happen?

[MikeW]

It's my understanding that they never stopped making the "Classic" style mouthpieces.

Last time I was shopping for a mouthpiece (only a few years ago) Wick were selling the silver-only version of the Heritage as the "Classic".

The pictures of the Classic that I just looked at on their website look a lot like what I bought in the eighties, so they must have gone back to the old design.

[tofu]

I much prefer the shape and style of my old Wicks. I find the old Wick 2 to be a very versatile mouthpiece for many different types of horns. I'm glad to find out they are available again.

[euphomate]

Mouthpiece Express inform me that all their DW tuba stock is of the newer Heritage shape, but the boxes are labeled "Classic".

[Donn]

I believe that's how it was with my 2L - the Heritage style was a surprise inside the box. Not really a welcome surprise, either. I doubt it makes a difference to the sound, but it isn't very good looking in my opinion. (I have some idea why I don't like the sound, having to do with an interior profile that coincidentally somewhat parallels the outer.)