Denis Wick Steven Mead Euphonium Mouthpiece Silver Plated, 5880E-SM5 - Barrel Backbore for Balanced Airflow & Tone - Large Shank Fitting Euphonium Accessories for Easy Articulation 25.7 x 6.6 x 7.3mm — Open-Box, 12% Off

Your Art Is Our Craft - Created in collaboration with euphonium soloist Steven Mead, the SM5 mouthpiece supports expressive playing across all styles and skill levels. Its carefully adjusted balance of resistance and airflow allows players to maintain control while exploring their full dynamic range. Whether you're performing lyrical solos or technical passages, the SM5 helps you play with confidence, clarity, and comfort.

Choose with Confidence - Denis Wick’s proven testing method helps you compare tone, range, and articulation across 2–3 models. The right fit will feel natural, sound focused, and eliminate the need for unnecessary adjustment.

Built for Musical Growth - Ideal for students and developing players, the SM5 supports healthy embouchure development with a responsive design that evolves with your progress and tonal goals. Finding the right mouthpiece is key to unlocking your tone, so you can focus on sound, not compensation.

Precision in Every Detail - The SM5 features a 25.75mm cup, 6.63mm rim, and 7.3mm throat, paired with a barrel backbore to support smooth airflow and consistent tone. Its silver-plated finish offers a comfortable, premium feel, while the large shank ensures a secure fit for standard euphoniums. Designed for comfort, control, and long-lasting performance.

Iconic British Innovation - Since 1968, Denis Wick has handcrafted mouthpieces in the UK with award-winning precision, tone, comfort, and durability. Awarded for excellence, our legacy is built into every product trusted by students and professionals alike.

The Denis Wick 5880E-SM5 Euphonium Mouthpiece is a precision-crafted, silver-plated model developed in collaboration with world-class soloist Steven Mead. With subtle refinements to the throat and backbore, this model delivers a smooth, controlled response that complements the euphonium’s natural conical bore. Engineered with a 25.75mm cup diameter, 6.63mm rim width, and a 7.3mm throat, this mouthpiece also features a barrel backbore for a perfect blend of airflow and resistance—offering outstanding intonation and ease of play across all registers. Ideal for beginner to intermediate players, the SM5 helps musicians develop sound naturally—without the need to compensate with embouchure or air pressure. Thinner upper walls and expertly distributed weight make high notes cleaner, articulation sharper, and low notes more resonant. When testing any mouthpiece, we recommend comparing no more than three at a time using familiar scales, lip slurs, and dynamic ranges. The right mouthpiece will feel effortless and sound like the tone you’ve always aimed for—no compensation required.