Detail 01
17.50mm cup diameter
Mid-size for horn. Enough room for a full low register without the endurance cost of an 18mm.
Product detailSKU #1274228080995
Denis WickDW4884 Classic Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Gold 5N
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated French horn mouthpiece with a 17.50mm cup and a narrow 3.90mm rim. For horn players chasing a smoother, rounder sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want a warmer core without dropping cup size
- Horn players whose lips tire on wide rims
- Anyone already comfortable on a mid-size 17.50mm cup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing maximum low-register volume — go 18mm cup
- Beginners still building embouchure strength on a standard rim
- Anyone with a nickel or gold allergy history
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
3.90mm narrow rim
Less lip contact means faster flexibility and slurs, but the pressure concentrates — endurance drops if you push hard.
Detail 03
4.60mm throat
Slightly open. Air moves freely and the sound stays rich, but it takes steady support to fill.
Detail 04
Barrel backbore
Straight-walled bore. Adds resistance and centers the pitch compared to a flared taper.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Softer and warmer on the lip than silver. Preferred by players whose skin reacts to silver plate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no case, pouch, or brush included
- 02Rim change from a wide rim takes weeks to adjust to
- 03Confirm your horn takes a standard French horn shank
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is the 5N different from the 5?
Same 17.50mm cup and 4.60mm throat. The 5 has a 4.95mm standard rim; the 5N narrows it to 3.90mm, trading some endurance for flexibility and a smoother sound.
02Is this good for a beginner?
The standard-rim 5 suits beginners better. The 5N's narrow rim rewards a developed embouchure and can wear out a new player quickly.
03Does gold plating change the sound?
It mainly changes feel — gold is softer and warmer against the lip. Any tonal difference is small next to cup, rim, and throat dimensions.
04What part should I be playing on this?
It works across parts, but the 17.50mm cup lines up with 1st and 3rd horn territory. For 2nd or 4th, the 18mm 4 or 4N gives more low-end volume.
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.
