Detail 01
17.25mm cup diameter
Mid-size in this line, between the 17mm 7s and the 18mm 4s. Splits high-register ease against volume.
Product detailSKU #1274228080928
Denis WickDW5885 Classic Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 6N
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated French horn mouthpiece, 17.25mm cup with a narrow 3.88mm rim. American-style cup for horn players wanting a fuller, more professional tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Horn players wanting more tone weight than a stock student mouthpiece
- Anyone who prefers a narrow rim for flexibility over cushion
- Slurring and wide interval work where lip contact should stay minimal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Long rehearsals where a wide rim carries endurance better
- Beginners — the wider-rimmed 5 is the starter size here
- Players settled on an 18mm cup like the 4 or 4N
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. Less lip contact means easier flexibility and cleaner slurs, but the rim digs in sooner on long sessions.
Detail 03
4.50mm throat
Tighter than the 4.60mm and 4.70mm models. Takes less air and gives more back-pressure to push against.
Detail 04
Barrel backbore
Shared across every Classic Series horn model, so switching sizes in the line changes rim and cup only, not the bore.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slick, slightly grippier than gold. Wears through at the rim contact point after years and can be replated.
Detail 06
American-type design
Cup and rim follow the American convention rather than the deeper European funnel most of this series uses.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or cleaning brush included
- 02Numbering runs backwards: lower numbers mean larger cups, not smaller
- 03Give a new rim two to three weeks before judging it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 6N and the 5N?
The 5N has a larger 17.50mm cup and a wider 4.60mm throat, for a smoother, richer sound. The 6N is slightly smaller and tighter, aimed at professional tone weight.
02Is this good for a beginner?
Not the first choice. The narrow rim rewards a developed embouchure. The 5, with its wider rim and shaped funnel cup, is the beginner size in this series.
03Silver or gold plating — does it change the sound?
It changes feel more than sound. Silver is slicker and firmer under the lip. Choose gold if silver irritates your skin.
04Which horn parts is this suited to?
It's a general-purpose size rather than a part-specific one. For dedicated low parts, the 4 and 4N give an 18mm cup and larger throat for volume.
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.
