Detail 01
18mm cup diameter
The largest in this series. More lip vibrates, so low notes come out fuller, but you work harder to hold the top.
Product detailSKU #1274228081533
Denis WickDW5885 Classic Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 4
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated French horn mouthpiece in Denis Wick's 4 size — 18mm cup, wide 5mm rim, 4.70mm throat. Built for low-part players who need volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 2nd and 4th horn players who live in the low register
- Large-ensemble playing where you need to carry volume
- Players whose current mouthpiece feels cramped on the lip
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — the 4 is large and demanding; the 5 is the starter size
- High-part specialists who want easier upper-register response
- Players with a small embouchure who tire on wide rims
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
5mm rim width
The widest rim offered here. Spreads pressure over more lip, so endurance improves, but flexibility between registers drops.
Detail 03
4.70mm throat
The most open throat in the line. Lets more air through for volume and low-end body, at the cost of some resistance to lean on.
Detail 04
Barrel backbore
A straighter bore section behind the throat. Keeps the sound broad and open rather than tightening it into a narrow core.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Standard plating with a slightly grippier feel than gold. Wears through over years and can bother nickel-sensitive players.
Detail 06
Standard rim (not N)
The N versions run narrower — around 3.85 to 3.93mm — for flexibility. This standard rim trades that for endurance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no case, pouch, or brush included
- 02Switching sizes changes response; give it a couple of weeks before judging
- 03Check nickel sensitivity, as silver plating sits over a nickel underlayer
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the 4 compare to the 5?
The 4 is bigger everywhere: 18mm cup versus 17.50mm, 5mm rim versus 4.95mm, 4.70mm throat versus 4.60mm. More volume and range, but more demanding. The 5 is the beginner choice.
02What does the N mean in 4N, 5N, 6N?
N models use a narrow rim — roughly 3.85 to 3.93mm instead of 4.50 to 5mm. Narrow rims favor flexibility and high-register work; wide rims favor endurance.
03Is this a good first French horn mouthpiece?
Not really. The 4 is built for 2nd and 4th part players who need volume and low-register body. The 5, with its shaped funnel cup, is the beginner size in this series.
04Which size is best for high parts?
The 7 has a standard rim with a solid sound and easier high register. The 7N adds a narrow rim for flexibility. Both suit high playing better than the 4.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
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.
