Detail 01
26mm cup diameter
Large end of this series. More lip area for low-register power, at the cost of endurance on long sessions.
Product detailSKU #1288970926983
Denis WickDW5880E-SMU Steven Mead Ultra Series Euphonium Mouthpiece in Silver SM4U
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Steven Mead Ultra euphonium mouthpiece, SM4U large shank: 26mm cup, 6.30mm rim, 7.40mm throat. For players wanting a large-cup, free-blowing piece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Euphonium players on large-shank American-style instruments
- Players who need more low-register support than a 25.40mm cup gives
- Brass band and wind ensemble players wanting less blowing resistance
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Instruments with a medium-shank receiver — the SM4MU is that version
- Younger students who tire on a 26mm cup
- Players who prefer a tight, resistant setup for control
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
7.40mm throat
Open throat. Takes more air but rewards it with volume and an easier pedal register.
Detail 03
Large shank
Fits large-bore euphonium receivers. Will not seat in a medium-shank instrument; the SM4MU covers that.
Detail 04
6.30mm rim width
Standard across the Ultra euphonium range, so rim feel stays consistent if you change cup sizes later.
Detail 05
V-type backbore
Conical taper matching euphonium bore design. Keeps the sound rounded rather than bright as you push volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your euphonium takes a large or medium shank before ordering
- 02Mouthpiece only — no case, pouch or cleaning brush included
- 03A 26mm cup demands more air; expect an adjustment period
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Large shank or medium shank — which do I need?
It depends on your instrument's receiver, not your preference. This listing is the large shank SM4U. The medium shank version is the SM4MU, same 26mm cup and 7.40mm throat.
02How does the SM4U compare to the SM3U?
The SM3U is larger at 26.40mm versus 26mm cup diameter. Rim width, throat and backbore are the same, so the difference is lip area.
03Is this too big for a student?
A 26mm cup takes air and endurance. Players still building embouchure often do better on a smaller cup and move up later.
04Does it work on a baritone horn?
This is the euphonium Ultra piece. Denis Wick makes a separate baritone version of the Steven Mead Ultra series.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
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.
