Detail 01
Large shank
The taper that fits the leadpipe. Large shank will not seat in a medium-shank receiver, so check your horn first.
Product detailSKU #1274228081470
Denis WickDW5880E-SM Steven Mead Series Euphonium Mouthpiece in Silver 3
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated large-shank euphonium mouthpiece, SM3 size. Aimed at players doing solo and lead work who want projection with a warm tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Solo and featured euphonium parts needing projection
- Players wanting a warm, clear tone rather than a bright edge
- Euphoniums with a large-shank receiver
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Horns with a medium-shank receiver — SM3 is large shank
- Players wanting a bigger, more open blow (SM2 is wider)
- Anyone happy with their current setup and chasing small gains
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
26.40mm cup diameter
A mid-size rim in this series. Wider than the SM5 and SM6, narrower than the SM2, so endurance and flexibility sit in between.
Detail 03
V-type backbore
Shapes the air past the throat toward a warmer, rounder sound rather than a hard, bright edge.
Detail 04
7.38mm throat
Sets how much the mouthpiece pushes back. This size gives resistance you can lean on for projection instead of a wide-open blow.
Detail 05
6.80mm rim width
A moderately wide rim. More contact spreads pressure across the lip, which helps on long sessions.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Standard plating finish. Feels slightly grippier than gold and holds up to regular handling.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your euphonium takes a large shank, not medium — SM3M is the medium version
- 02Mouthpiece only; no pouch, case or brush included
- 03Give a new mouthpiece a few weeks before judging it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between SM3 and SM3M?
Shank size. Both share a 26.40mm cup, 6.80mm rim and 7.38mm throat. SM3 is large shank, SM3M is medium shank. Pick by what your horn's receiver takes.
02How does SM3 compare to SM4?
SM4 has a slightly smaller 26mm cup with the same throat, aimed at clarity up top. SM3 has the wider cup and is set up for projection with a warm tone.
03Will this fit my euphonium?
Only if it has a large-shank receiver. Many euphoniums are medium shank. Check before ordering; the SM3M is the same cup in a medium shank.
04Is this good for a beginner?
It is a solo-oriented mouthpiece with a fairly large cup. A student still building embouchure may find a smaller cup, like the SM5, easier to control.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
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.
