Detail 01
Cup diameter
The cup diameter is 16.89 mm.
Product detailSKU #1337009666513
Denis WickDWPAX Paxman Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 8
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A silver Paxman Series size 8 French horn mouthpiece with a 16.89 mm cup, V-type backbore, and upper-register response description.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upper-register French horn playing
- Players seeking the size 8 specification
- A mouthpiece described with bright sound
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a larger cup diameter
- Players choosing a low-register-focused size
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
Rim width
The rim width is 4.30 mm.
Detail 03
Throat
The throat measures 4.50 mm.
Detail 04
Backbore
It has a V-type backbore.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that size 8's 16.89 mm cup and 4.50 mm throat suit your needs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the cup diameter of size 8?
It has a 16.89 mm cup diameter.
02What register is size 8 described for?
It is described with great response in the upper register.
03What backbore does it have?
It has a V-type backbore.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
9 detailsOther
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- 18.50mm cup diameter; 4.30mm rim width; 4.80mm throat; V-type backbore. Very large mouthpiece for stronger players.
- 3
- 18.25mm cup diameter; 4.30mm rim width; 4.80mm throat; V-type backbore. Big sound mouthpiece. Good for high or low players.
- 4
- 18mm cup diameter; 4.30mm rim width; 4.70mm throat; V-type backbore. Good for low register playing with volume and warm tone. Good choice for 2nd and 4th players.
- 5
- 17.50mm cup diameter; 4.30mm rim width; 4.60mm throat; V-type backbore. A versatile mouthpiece that is great in all registers with a rich tone.
- 6
- 17.25mm cup diameter; 4.30mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; V-type backbore. Rich, full sound with excellent flexibility.
- 7
- 17mm cup diameter; 4.10mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; V-type backbore. Versatile mouthpiece with a good high register and strong, powerful sound.
- 8
- 16.89mm cup diameter; 4.30mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; V-type backbore. Solid and bright sound with great response in the upper register.
- 9
- 16.55mm cup diameter; 4.55mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; V-type backbore. Easy high register with brilliant tone.
- 5 5
- 17.40mm cup diameter; 4.30mm rim width; 4.50mm throat; V-type backbore. Good all-around mouthpiece that works well for beginners and skilled players.
