Detail 01
7N, 17mm cup diameter
On the smaller side for horn. Easier to center high notes; less room to open up for a big low register.
Product detailSKU #1274228080875
Denis WickDW5885 Classic Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 7N
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated French horn mouthpiece with a narrow rim and a 17mm cup. Aimed at players who live in the upper register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- High horn parts where flexibility and range matter most
- Players who find wide rims slow down their slurs
- Horn students moving up from a standard-rim mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Low horn players wanting a broad, heavy bottom end
- Anyone needing rim cushion for long endurance work
- Beginners — a narrow rim is less forgiving on placement
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
3.85mm rim width
Narrow. More lip contact with the air stream means quicker flexibility, but less cushion over a long rehearsal.
Detail 03
4.50mm throat
Standard for horn. Keeps enough resistance to shape notes cleanly without choking off volume.
Detail 04
Barrel backbore
Straighter taper that firms up the core of the sound and keeps intonation stable across registers.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slight grip on the lips, which helps placement stay put. Some players react to silver and need gold instead.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Narrow rims cut endurance at first — build up gradually
- 02European and American horns use different shank tapers; check your leadpipe
- 03No pouch or case included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is the 7N different from the 7?
Same 17mm cup diameter and 4.50mm throat. The 7N has a narrower rim (3.85mm vs 4.50mm), which trades cushion for flexibility and easier high-register work.
02Is a narrow rim harder to play?
It's less forgiving. There's less surface to rest on, so placement matters more and endurance takes longer to build. The payoff is faster slurs and better upper-register response.
03Good choice for a beginner?
The 5 is the better starting point — a standard rim with a shaped funnel cup is more forgiving while you're learning placement. The 7N suits players who already have a set embouchure.
04Will it fit my horn?
Check whether your horn takes an American or European shank taper — the two aren't interchangeable, and a mismatch will sit too loose or too deep in the leadpipe.
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.
