Detail 01
Funnel-shaped cup and more open backbore
The supplied description associates these features with warmth and richness in sound.
Product detailSKU #1274228081379
Denis WickDW5880B-SM Steven Mead Series Baritone Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 6
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Steven Mead Series silver SM6 mouthpiece with a funnel-shaped cup, medium backbore, and slightly narrower rim for added clarity.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking the SM6's slightly narrower rim for added clarity.
- Brass band players; the SM6 is described as a perfect brass band mouthpiece.
- Players looking for warmth and richness in sound.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking the SM4's 26 mm cup diameter and big, full sound.
- Players seeking the SM9's V-type backbore, high-register focus, projection, and clarity.
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 narrower rim
The SM6 description associates it with added clarity.
Detail 03
Medium backbore
This is the stated backbore for the SM6.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm you want the SM6 model: its stated dimensions are a 25.40 mm cup diameter, 6.26 mm rim width, and 7.12 mm throat.
- 02The supplied description says this series was designed to complement the conical bore of a euphonium.
- 03The title identifies this item as a baritone horn mouthpiece; confirm fit for your instrument.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the SM6 dimensions?
It has a 25.40 mm cup diameter, 6.26 mm rim width, and 7.12 mm throat.
02What backbore does the SM6 use?
Medium backbore.
03What is the SM6 described as being suited to?
It is described as a perfect brass band mouthpiece with a slightly narrower rim for added clarity.
04Who was this series developed with?
The mouthpieces were 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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- 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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