Detail 01
26mm cup diameter
Mid-sized in the SM range. Wider than the 5 and 6, narrower than the 2 — more sound without losing high notes.
Product detailSKU #1274228081178
Denis WickDW4880E-SM Steven Mead Series Euphonium Mouthpiece in Gold 4
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Steven Mead euphonium mouthpiece in the size 4 cup, aimed at intermediate and advanced players who want upper-register clarity without a small, tight cup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players wanting a fuller sound than a stock mouthpiece gives
- Euphonium parts sitting high in the register
- Brass band or wind ensemble players moving off a beginner piece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a very deep, dark low register
- Anyone unsure whether their instrument takes medium or large shank
- Beginners still building embouchure endurance
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
7.38mm throat
Slightly larger than the smallest SM throats. Lets more air through, so the sound opens up but takes more support.
Detail 03
V-type backbore
Tapered rather than barrel-shaped. Tends toward a rounder, more centered tone versus the wider-open barrel designs.
Detail 04
6.72mm rim width
Moderately narrow rim. More flexibility and pitch bending, less cushion on long rehearsals than a wide rim.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Feels warmer and slightly grippier on the lip than silver. The usual choice if silver irritates your skin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your euphonium receiver takes a medium or large shank before ordering
- 02Nothing else is included — no pouch, case or brush
- 03Cup size changes take a week or two of adjustment; don't judge it day one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the SM4 and the SM3?
The 3 has a slightly wider cup at 26.40mm versus 26mm, with a marginally wider rim. The 4 is a touch smaller and leans toward upper-register clarity.
02Will this fit my euphonium?
Denis Wick makes this size in both medium and large shank. Measure or check your instrument's receiver first — the wrong shank will not seat properly.
03Is gold plating better than silver?
Not tonally. It's about feel and skin contact. Gold is smoother and warmer on the lip, and is the option for players who react to silver.
04Is this a step up from a stock mouthpiece?
Yes. It's a professional-line piece with a defined cup, rim and throat, priced accordingly. Expect a different response than a factory-supplied mouthpiece.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
10 detailsOther
- Sm2m
- Medium shank; 27mm cup diameter; 6.75mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; V-type backbore. Large cup diameter allows for an open sound.
- Sm3m
- Medium shank; 26.40mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; V-type backbore. Projection with a warm, clear tone. Good for solo work.
- Sm4m
- Medium shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.72mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; V-type backbore. Clear, open sound and nice upper register.
- Sm3
- Large shank; 26.40mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; V-type backbore. Ideal soloist mouthpiece with excellent projection and warm, clear tone.
- Sm3 5
- Large shank; 26.40mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.62mm throat; V-type backbore. Slightly larger cup and throat for an open sound.
- Sm2
- Large shank; 27mm cup diameter; 6.75mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; V-type backbore. Large cup diameter and barrel backbore for a big, open sound.
- Sm5
- Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; V-type backbore. Perfect blend of resistance and air flow.
- Sm4
- Large shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.72mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; V-type backbore. Open sound with excellent clarity in the upper register.
- Sm3 5m
- Medium shank: 26.40mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.62mm throat; V-type backbore. Larger cup and throat from the SM3M; open sound.
- Sm6
- Large shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 7.12mm throat; V-type backbore. Excellent high register with clear, resonant sound.
