Detail 01
26mm cup diameter
Mid-size for the series — between the 25.73mm 5 and the 27mm 2. Balances endurance against low-note width.
Product detailSKU #1274228081434
Denis WickDW5880E-SM Steven Mead Series Euphonium Mouthpiece in Silver 4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Steven Mead signature euphonium mouthpiece, size 4, in silver. For players wanting an open, clear sound with a strong upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Euphonium players who want top-register clarity without a tiny cup
- Brass band or wind ensemble players moving up from a stock mouthpiece
- Anyone already comfortable with V-type backbore feel
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing maximum low-register width — the 2 is wider
- Baritone or trombone players; this is cut for euphonium
- Beginners who need a shallower, easier-blowing first mouthpiece
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
V-type backbore
Funnel shape rather than a straight bore. Rounds the tone and softens the edge as you push volume.
Detail 03
7.38mm throat
Slightly open. Takes more air but rewards it with a fuller sound; a smaller throat feels more resistant.
Detail 04
6.72mm rim width
Narrower rim. More flexible on slurs and range shifts, less cushion on long rehearsals.
Detail 05
Large shank vs medium shank
The 4 comes both ways. Shank must match your leadpipe receiver or it will sit too deep or too shallow.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm whether your euphonium takes a medium or large shank receiver
- 02Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or brush included
- 03Give an embouchure a couple of weeks to settle before judging the change
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 SM4M?
Cup, rim, throat and backbore are identical at 26mm, 6.72mm and 7.38mm. Only the shank differs — SM4 is large shank, SM4M is medium.
02How does the 4 compare to the 3?
The 3 is slightly wider at 26.40mm cup with a 6.80mm rim, aimed at solo projection and warmth. The 4 trades a little width for upper-register clarity.
03Is this a big step up in air requirement?
The 7.38mm throat is on the open side, so it takes steady air. Coming from a tighter throat, expect to work on breath support at first.
04Will this fit a baritone horn?
It's cut for euphonium. Some baritones share a shank size, but the cup dimensions are designed around euphonium response.
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.
