Detail 01
18mm cup diameter
The largest cup here. More lip vibrating means a fuller bottom end and more volume, but it demands steady air support.
Product detailSKU #1274228081370
Denis WickDW4884 Classic Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Gold 4
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-finish French horn mouthpiece with the largest cup in the Classic line at 18mm. Built for low-horn players who need volume and range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 2nd and 4th horn parts that sit in the low register
- Filling a large section or wind band without straining
- Players who want a standard-width rim, not a narrow one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-part specialists — the 7 or 7N make the top easier
- Beginners, who are better served by the 5
- Players who want narrow-rim flexibility; the 4N has the same cup
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
5mm rim width
Standard rim. Roughly a millimetre wider than the N-series rims, so more comfort and endurance, slightly less agility.
Detail 03
4.70mm throat
The widest throat in the line. Passes more air with less resistance, which is what lets it push real volume.
Detail 04
Barrel backbore
Shared across every size in this line, so moving between sizes changes cup and rim feel, not the underlying blow.
Detail 05
Gold finish
Cosmetic surface only. Cup, rim and throat dimensions are unchanged, so playing response comes from the size 4 geometry.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case included
- 02Coming from a 7, an 18mm cup will feel like work for a while
- 03If you also cover high parts, keep your smaller mouthpiece on hand
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the 4 a good mouthpiece for a beginner?
The 5 is the better starting point in this line — 17.50mm cup, standard rim, shaped funnel cup. The 4's larger cup asks for more developed air support.
02What's the difference between the 4 and the 4N?
Same 18mm cup and 4.70mm throat. The 4N narrows the rim to 3.93mm, which favours flexibility. The 4's 5mm standard rim favours comfort and endurance.
03Will this help my high register?
That is not its strength. It is built for volume and range with a large cup. For an easier high register, the 7 or 7N are the ones to look at.
04Does the gold finish affect tone?
No. The finish sits on the surface. Tone and response come from the 18mm cup, 5mm rim, 4.70mm throat and barrel backbore.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
7 detailsOther
- 4
- 18mm cup diameter; 5mm rim width; 4.70mm throat; barrel backbore. Standard rim mouthpiece with enormous volume and range. Great choice for 2nd or 4th part players.
- 5
- 17.50mm cup diameter; 4.95mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; barrel backbore. Good choice for beginner players, 1st or 3rd part players. Standard rim with a shaped funnel cup.
- 7
- 17mm cup diameter; 4.50mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; barrel backbore. Standard rim with solid sound and easier high register.
- 7n
- 17mm cup diameter; 3.85mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; barrel backbore. Narrow rim with excellent flexibility and sound. Nice for high register playing.
- 6n
- 17.25mm cup diameter; 3.88mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; barrel backbore. American-type mouthpiece with bigger professional tone quality and narrow rim.
- 5n
- 17.50mm cup diameter; 3.90mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; barrel backbore. Smooth and rich sound with a narrow rim.
- 4n
- 18mm cup diameter; 3.93mm rim width; 4.70mm throat; barrel backbore. Narrow rim mouthpiece with excellent range and volume.
