Detail 01
Evolved cup shape
Combines funnel- and bowl-shape elements for response and flexibility.
Product detailSKU #1288970926990
Denis WickDW4880E-SMU Steven Mead Ultra Series Euphonium Mouthpiece in Gold SM4U
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Steven Mead Ultra Series SM4U euphonium mouthpiece designed for a classic euphonium sound with added support, response, flexibility, and projection.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Euphonium players seeking a classic euphonium sound
- Players wanting added support and upper-register response
- Players seeking increased projection from added mouthpiece mass
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a medium-shank mouthpiece
- Players looking for specifications other than the SM4U’s 26 mm cup diameter and 7.40 mm throat
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
Slightly sharper inner rim edge
Designed to enhance overall response and flexibility.
Detail 03
Added outer mass
Designed to increase projection.
Detail 04
V-type backbore
The SM4U uses a V-type backbore.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your instrument takes a large-shank mouthpiece.
- 02This is the SM4U model, with a 26 mm cup diameter, 6.30 mm rim width, and 7.40 mm throat.
- 03The supplied title identifies this version as gold.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What shank does the SM4U use?
The SM4U uses a large shank.
02What are the SM4U cup and throat measurements?
It has a 26 mm cup diameter and a 7.40 mm throat.
03Who was the Ultra Series designed with?
The Ultra Series was designed in cooperation with euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead.
04What is the mouthpiece designed to improve?
It is designed to provide better support and response, especially in the upper register, along with increased projection.
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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