I think Steve's new mouthpiece is actually different than the XR series - the XR is a slightly modified ultra with a rounder rim, but his "new" piece I think was still under development with Denis Wick.
I think Steve's new mouthpiece is actually different than the XR series - the XR is a slightly modified ultra with a rounder rim, but his "new" piece I think was still under development with Denis Wick.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks, Mike. I may have dropped a detail or two in my recollection!
Dave Werden (ASCAP) Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired Adams Artist (Adams E3)
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The SM4XR is an absolutely incredible mouthpiece! I have personally seen and tested the new Steven Mead Prototype Mouthpiece I can say it is a really incredible mouthpiece which I am really looking forward to seeing produced.
Hi, I would advise you to try out the Patrik Randefalk-mouthpiece if you are looking for a mouthpiece that helps with intonation (those terrible 6th partials, especially on the Prestige 2052), provides a full and rich euphonium sound and helps with an even tone in all registers. Personally I use the R3-model (same rimsize as DW4, i.e 26mm). It works extremely well on large-bore Symphonic trombone, too...very nice to have all notes work on the same positions. Very good projection, also. I will try to post a few pictures. Just send Patrik a message through Facebook....he is the sweetest guy who answers all questions and explains...a true euphonium-geek (in the most positive way)...also when he played more actively than now he had the best sound I have ever heard on euph(!)
..., and was almost 100% settled on a Wick Ultra 5X, to replace my Bach 5G. I always loved the sound the standard Wicks gave me, but the rim always felt uncomfortable after 10 minutes of playing,...
I have the Wick 5XR, it is very comfortable (compared to my SM4U).
Adams E2 Custom Series - SS Bell
Besson 765 4v non-comp
Good question - I would assume at some point that they will be moving forward with it as Steve certainly praised it, and his opinion carries quite a bit of weight.
I hope that when these become available that Wick or someone else will have a booth at the conferences for these to be tried. I have tried the original AL series, the original SM series, and the original Ultra-U series. I haven't been persuaded to try the X or XR series as the descriptions say it provides more support as well as provides a more brilliant tone quality - I'm personally NOT after a more brilliant tone quality but I am sure some people are - and for those individuals, it is no wonder that these have done so well.
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