Detail 01
17.25mm cup diameter
Mid-size for the Classic line, which spans 18mm down to 17mm. Wider cups favor low parts, narrower ones the high register.
Product detailSKU #1274228081664
Denis WickDW4884 Classic Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Gold 6N
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Denis Wick Classic Series 6N French horn mouthpiece in gold finish — a narrow-rim, American-style cup for players chasing a fuller tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want a bigger sound without a wider cup
- Horn players who prefer a narrow rim for flexibility
- Upgrading past the mouthpiece that came with the horn
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players with endurance problems who need a wider rim to spread pressure
- Anyone happy with their current setup mid-season
- Beginners who have not yet settled a basic 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
3.88mm rim width
Narrow. More lip contact freedom and easier slurring, but pressure concentrates in a smaller area on long sessions.
Detail 03
4.50mm throat
Controls how much air the mouthpiece lets through. Wider throats blow freer; this one sits mid-range for the series.
Detail 04
Barrel backbore
The taper behind the throat shapes resistance and how the sound centers as you push volume.
Detail 05
American-type design
Built around a bigger, more open tone quality rather than the tighter European profile.
Detail 06
Gold finish
A feel difference more than a sound one. Some players find gold warmer and less slick on the lip than silver.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case or brush included
- 02Check it seats fully in your leadpipe before playing; shank fit varies by horn
- 03Expect an adjustment period; changing rim width resets your embouchure feel
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does 6N compare to the 5N or 7N?
5N is wider at 17.50mm with a 4.60mm throat; 7N is narrower at 17mm. The 6N sits between them at 17.25mm with a 4.50mm throat.
02What's the difference between the N models and the plain numbers?
The N models use a narrow rim — around 3.85 to 3.93mm. The plain 4, 5 and 7 use a standard wider rim from 4.50 to 5mm.
03Will this fit any French horn?
It uses a standard French horn shank. Test the fit in your leadpipe — if it seats too deep or sits proud, the taper does not match.
04Is this a good first upgrade?
It works if you want a fuller tone and get along with a narrow rim. If endurance is your limit, a wider standard rim like the 5 serves better.
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.
