Detail 01
17.50mm cup diameter
Middle of Wick's horn range. Enough room for a full low sound without the endurance cost of the wider 18mm size 4.
Product detailSKU #1274228081143
Denis WickDW4884 Classic Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Gold 5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated French horn mouthpiece in the size 5 cup. Suited to developing players and to 1st or 3rd part assignments.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving off a stock mouthpiece to something consistent
- 1st or 3rd horn parts where the upper register matters
- Players whose lips react badly to silver plating
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Low horn specialists who want the wider 4 cup
- Players who prefer a narrow rim for flexibility
- Anyone happy with their current setup and chasing range instead
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
4.95mm rim width
A wide, standard rim. Spreads pressure over more lip, so it's comfortable on long sessions but less agile than a narrow rim.
Detail 03
4.60mm throat
Moderately open. Fills out the tone at volume, at the cost of a little more air than a tighter throat asks for.
Detail 04
Shaped funnel cup
The traditional horn cup profile. Favors a dark, rounded core rather than the brighter attack of a shallower cup.
Detail 05
Barrel backbore
Keeps resistance even across registers, so the horn feels similar at the top and bottom rather than blowing out in the middle.
Detail 06
Gold plating
Slicker feel on the lip than silver and non-reactive, so it suits players with silver sensitivity. It wears through with heavy use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Changing mouthpiece size resets your embouchure — allow a few weeks before judging it
- 02Sold alone; no pouch, brush or case included
- 03Gold plating is a wear surface, not permanent — expect it to thin over years
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 5 and the 5N?
Same 17.50mm cup and 4.60mm throat. The 5N has a much narrower 3.90mm rim, which trades some comfort for flexibility and a smoother, richer sound.
02Is this a good step up from a student mouthpiece?
Yes. The 5 is aimed at beginners and at 1st or 3rd part players, with a standard rim and a shaped funnel cup — a conventional setup to build on.
03Does gold plating actually change the sound?
No. The plating changes how the rim feels on your lip and how it reacts with your skin. Cup, throat and backbore determine the sound.
04Should I get the 4 instead for low horn?
The 4 is wider at 18mm with a 4.70mm throat, aimed at 2nd and 4th parts for volume and low range. It costs more endurance up top.
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.
