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Narrow 3.85mm rim
Concentrates pressure on a small band of lip. That's what buys the flexibility, and it's also what tires you out faster.
Product detailSKU #1274228081244
Denis WickDW4884 Classic Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Gold 7N
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
French horn mouthpiece in a 17mm cup with a narrow rim, gold finish. For players who want flexibility and easier high-register work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upper-part players who need clean slurs and quick lip changes
- Anyone whose current wide rim feels sluggish between registers
- High-register playing where a smaller cup helps control
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing maximum volume for 2nd or 4th parts — look at the 4
- Beginners; the 5 is the size described for them
- Anyone who fatigues on narrow rims over long rehearsals
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.
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17mm cup diameter
Smallest cup in this range. Less lip vibrating means more high-register security and less raw volume than the 18mm 4.
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4.50mm throat
Matches the standard 7. Sets how much resistance you feel; smaller throats push back more, which many players use for control.
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Barrel backbore
Shared across every size here, so switching between them changes the rim and cup feel, not the back end of the taper.
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Gold finish
Cosmetic difference from the plain versions. The rim contour and dimensions are the same as the standard 7N.
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7N versus 7
Identical 17mm cup and 4.50mm throat. The N drops the rim from 4.50mm to 3.85mm — that is the whole difference.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only; no case, pouch, or cleaning brush
- 02Narrow rims need a few weeks before endurance settles
- 03If you play low parts, the wider 4 or 4N suits the job better
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the N mean in 7N?
Narrow rim. The 7N has a 3.85mm rim against the standard 7's 4.50mm, with the same 17mm cup and 4.50mm throat.
02Is the 7N good for a beginner?
The 5 is the size described as a good beginner choice. The 7N's narrow rim rewards a developed embouchure and can wear out a new player.
03Which narrow-rim size has the biggest sound?
The 4N, with an 18mm cup and 4.70mm throat, is the narrow-rim option described for range and volume. The 7N is the smallest of the group.
04Will a narrow rim help my high register?
It helps flexibility, and the 7N's smaller 17mm cup is the bigger factor for high playing. Expect less endurance in trade.
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.
