Detail 01
Higher-mass outer shape
Designed to help increase projection.
Product detailSKU #1288970926978
Denis WickDW4880B-SMU Steven Mead Ultra Series Baritone Horn Mouthpiece in Gold SM5U
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The Korena take
A Steven Mead–developed Ultra Series baritone horn mouthpiece built for classic baritone sound, added projection, and responsive upper-register playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Baritone horn players seeking better support and response
- Players who want added projection from a higher-mass outer shape
- Players prioritizing upper-register response and flexibility
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking specifications other than the SM5U’s 25.70 mm cup diameter
- Players who do not want a V-type backbore
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Evolved cup shape
Combines elements of funnel and bowl cup shapes for response and flexibility.
Detail 03
Slightly sharper inner rim edge
Designed to enhance overall response and flexibility.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you want the SM5U model, not the SM4U or SM6U.
- 02The SM5U has a 25.70 mm cup diameter, 6.30 mm rim width, and 7.40 mm throat.
- 03Its rim has a slightly sharper inner edge, and its cup combines funnel- and bowl-shape elements.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which model is this?
This is the Gold SM5U version of the Denis Wick Steven Mead Ultra Series baritone horn mouthpiece.
02What are the SM5U dimensions?
It has a 25.70 mm cup diameter, 6.30 mm rim width, and 7.40 mm throat.
03What backbore does the SM5U use?
It uses a V-type backbore.
04Who developed this mouthpiece?
It was designed in cooperation with euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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