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Ultra Series cup shape
Combines elements of funnel and bowl cup shapes for response and flexibility.
Product detailSKU #1405348752124
Denis WickDW5880E-SMU Steven Mead Ultra Series Euphonium Mouthpiece in Silver SM6U
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The Korena take
A Steven Mead–developed Ultra Series euphonium mouthpiece built for classic euphonium sound, added projection, and responsive upper-register playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Euphonium players seeking a classic euphonium sound
- Players wanting added projection from the higher-mass outer shape
- Players looking for support and response in the upper register
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a medium-shank mouthpiece
- Players seeking specifications other than the SM6U’s 25.40 mm cup diameter and 6.66 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.
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Higher-mass outer shape
Designed to increase projection.
Detail 03
Slightly sharper inner rim edge
Designed to enhance overall response and flexibility.
Detail 04
V-type backbore
The stated backbore profile for the SM6U.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your instrument requires a large shank.
- 02This listing is the SM6U model, not the medium-shank SM6MU.
- 03The mouthpiece has a slightly sharper inner rim edge.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who designed the Ultra Series euphonium mouthpiece?
It was designed in cooperation with euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead.
02What shank does the SM6U use?
Large shank.
03What are the SM6U cup diameter and throat?
It has a 25.40 mm cup diameter and a 6.66 mm throat.
04How does the SM6U differ from the SM6MU?
The SM6U has a large shank; the SM6MU has a medium shank. Both are listed with a 25.40 mm cup diameter, 6.30 mm rim width, 6.66 mm throat, and V-type backbore.
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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