Mead mouthpiece question

[miketeachesclass]

Just curious whether anyone has heard anything about this new mouthpiece design.

Thanks!
Mike

[davewerden]

Just curious whether anyone has heard anything about this new mouthpiece design.

Not really and new data, but I see the mouthpiece is on Mead's website now. Here is the 4XR

https://www.euphoniumstore.net/mouth...xr-gold-plated

[miketeachesclass]

Hi Dave!

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

Not really and new data, but I see the mouthpiece is on Mead's website now. Here is the 4XR

https://www.euphoniumstore.net/mouth...xr-gold-plated

[davewerden]

Hi Dave!

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!

[Micah.Dominic.Parsons-OFFLINE]

Hello everyone,

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.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[Knut Arne]

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(!)

[guidocorona]

What came of the Mead Mythos project?

G.

[deVisée]

..., 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).

[euphdude]

What came of the Mead Mythos project?

G.

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.

[MDP.Micah.Dominic.Parsons]

Hello everyone,

I am currently testing the new Steven Mead ‘prototype’ mouthpiece and I can confirm that this project is still being work on.

Best Wishes,

Micah Dominic Parsons

[guidocorona]

Hello Mica, that's really exciting... Can you share some of your experiences with the Mythos prototype with us...

Playing characteristics, Tone, contrast/advantages with other Mead mouthpieces?

Best, Guido

[DLTubaEuph]

Anybody have any more info on the new mouthpiece?