Detail 01
18mm cup diameter
The widest in this series. More lip vibrates, which helps low notes and volume but demands more air.
Product detailSKU #1274228081485
Denis WickDW4884 Classic Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Gold 4N
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 4N French horn mouthpiece: wide 18mm cup with a narrow rim. Suited to players who want volume and low-register support without a broad rim.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want range and volume from a wide cup
- Horn players who prefer a thin rim's flexibility
- Lower parts needing a large cup to fill out
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players whose lips fatigue on narrow rims over long sessions
- Beginners, who generally get on better with a wider rim
- Anyone happy on their current mouthpiece — switching resets your embouchure
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
3.93mm rim width
Narrow. Less lip contact means easier slurs and flexibility, but more pressure on a small area.
Detail 03
4.70mm throat
The largest throat here. Air moves freely, so the horn blows open and loud playing stays clean.
Detail 04
Barrel backbore
A straight-walled bore section behind the throat, feeding the wide cup and open throat consistently.
Detail 05
N designation
N marks the narrow-rim version. The plain 4 has the same 18mm cup with a wider 5mm rim.
Detail 06
Gold finish
Feels warmer and slightly grippier on the lip than silver, and helps if silver irritates your skin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No pouch, case or cleaning brush included.
- 02Give any new mouthpiece two weeks before judging it. Early impressions mislead.
- 03Check your horn's receiver — European and American horn shanks are not interchangeable.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 4 and the 4N?
Same 18mm cup, throat and backbore. The 4 has a 5mm rim; the 4N narrows it to 3.93mm for more flexibility and less lip contact.
02Is this good for a beginner?
Not the best first choice. Narrow rims are less forgiving over long sessions. A wider rim like the 5 is easier to build endurance on.
03Will it help my high register?
Not directly. The wide 18mm cup favors volume and low-end body. The narrow rim aids flexibility, but smaller cups are the usual route upward.
04Does the gold plating change the sound?
Not meaningfully. The difference is feel and comfort against the lip, plus an option if silver bothers your skin.
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.
