Detail 01
Added outer mass
The outer shape is designed to increase projection.
Product detailSKU #1405348752176
Denis WickDW4880E-SMU Steven Mead Ultra Series Euphonium Mouthpiece in Gold SM3X
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-finish Steven Mead Ultra Series SM3X mouthpiece for euphonium, developed to retain a classic euphonium sound while improving support and response, with particular attention to the upper register. Its outer form adds mass for increased projection. The cup brings together funnel and bowl design elements, and its slightly sharper inner rim edge is intended to enhance flexibility and response. The result is a focused Ultra Series design built around those specific playing priorities.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Euphonium playing that benefits from added support and response in the upper register.
- Players choosing an Ultra Series cup that blends funnel and bowl design elements.
- Situations where added mouthpiece mass is selected for increased projection.
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
Funnel-and-bowl cup design with a slightly sharper inner rim edge
These elements are intended to enhance response and flexibility.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What register receives particular attention in this design?
The mouthpiece is described as offering better support and response especially in the upper register.
02What finish does the SM3X have?
Gold.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
9 detailsOther
- Sm6mu
- Medium shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.30mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore.
- Sm4mu
- Medium shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.30mm rim width; 7.40mm throat; V-type backbore.
- Sm5mu
- Medium shank; 25.75mm cup diameter; 6.30mm rim width; 7.40mm throat; V-type backbore.
- Sm3mu
- Medium shank; 26.40mm cup diameter; 6.30mm rim width; 7.40mm throat; V-type backbore.
- Sm2u
- Large shank; 27mm cup diameter; 6.30mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; V-type backbore.
- Sm3u
- Large shank; 26.40mm cup diameter; 6.30mm rim width; 7.40mm throat; V-type backbore.
- Sm6u
- Large shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.30mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore.
- Sm4u
- Large shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.30mm rim width; 7.40mm throat; V-type backbore.
- Sm5u
- Large shank; 25.75mm cup diameter; 6.30mm rim width; 7.40mm throat; V-type backbore.
