Detail 01
26mm cup diameter
Widest of the three sizes here. More lip vibrates inside the cup, which fills out the lower register.
Product detailSKU #1274228081081
Denis WickDW5880B-SM Steven Mead Series Baritone Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 4
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-finish baritone horn mouthpiece, Steven Mead SM4 size. Wide 26mm cup and medium backbore, aimed at players who want endurance and a full, broad sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long brass band rehearsals where lip endurance runs out first
- Players who want more weight in the low and middle register
- Stepping up from the mouthpiece that shipped with the horn
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing high-register clarity — the SM9 uses a V-backbore for that
- Anyone who prefers a narrow rim; the SM6 rim is slimmer
- Small-lipped players who find wide cups hard to center
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
6.72mm rim width
Broadest rim in the series. Pressure spreads over more lip, which is why endurance holds up.
Detail 03
7.39mm throat
Bigger than the SM6 and SM9 throats. More air passes through, so the sound spreads rather than focuses.
Detail 04
Medium backbore
Middle-ground resistance. You get something to push against instead of a wide-open blow.
Detail 05
SM4 vs SM6 vs SM9
SM6 narrows the rim for clarity in brass band. SM9 goes smaller with a V-backbore for high register and projection.
Detail 06
Silver finish
Stays smooth against the lip and wipes clean. Polish gently rather than scouring so the finish lasts.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case in the box.
- 02Measure your current shank against your receiver before assuming this seats.
- 03A wider cup takes adjustment; endurance may dip for a week or two.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the SM4, SM6 and SM9?
SM4 is the widest at 26mm with a 6.72mm rim and medium backbore. SM6 is 25.40mm with a narrower rim for clarity. SM9 is 25mm with a V-backbore for high register.
02Will a wider cup make playing harder?
It asks more of the lip at first and can feel less secure up high. In return you get a fuller low and middle register and better endurance once you adapt.
03Can I use this on a euphonium?
It is a baritone horn mouthpiece. Euphonium receivers vary, so compare the shank against the mouthpiece you use now before buying for that horn.
04Does it come with a case?
No. You get the mouthpiece on its own. A pouch is worth adding so the rim does not get dinged in a gig bag.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
3 detailsOther
- Sm4
- 26mm cup diameter; 6.72mm rim width; 7.39mm throat; Medium backbore. Excellent endurance and a big, full sound.
- Sm6
- 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 7.12mm throat; Medium backbore. Perfect brass band mouthpiece with a slightly narrower rim for added clarity.
- Sm9
- 25mm cup diameter; 6.30mm rim width; 7mm throat; V-type backbore. Excellent high register, projection and clarity.
