Detail 01
Cup shape
The cup combines elements of funnel and bowl shapes.
Product detailSKU #1405348752122
Denis WickDW4880B-SMU Steven Mead Ultra Series Baritone Horn Mouthpiece in Gold SM4X
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A gold-finish Ultra Series baritone horn mouthpiece developed with Steven Mead, combining an evolved cup shape and added outer mass for support, response, flexibility, and projection.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Baritone horn players seeking better upper-register support and response
- Players looking for increased projection from added mouthpiece mass
- Players who want the response and flexibility of the evolved funnel/bowl cup shape
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Shoppers seeking the SM5U or SM6U dimensions
- Players looking for a mouthpiece for an instrument other than baritone horn
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
Outer shape
It is designed with more mass to help increase projection.
Detail 03
V-type backbore
The supplied SM4U specification lists a V-type backbore.
Detail 04
Model designation
The product title identifies SM4X; the supplied matching dimensions are labelled SM4U.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the model designation: the title states SM4X, while the supplied dimensional specification is labelled SM4U.
- 02Compare the listed 26 mm cup diameter, 6.30 mm rim width, and 7.40 mm throat with the SM5U and SM6U options supplied.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who was this mouthpiece developed with?
It was designed in cooperation with euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead.
02What are the supplied SM4U dimensions?
26 mm cup diameter, 6.30 mm rim width, and 7.40 mm throat, with a V-type backbore.
03What does the Ultra outer shape aim to do?
Its added mass is designed to help increase projection.
04How is the cup described?
It combines funnel and bowl elements, with a slightly sharper inner rim edge to enhance response and flexibility.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Tier
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- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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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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