Detail 01
Deep cup
Darker, fuller tone with more low-register body. Costs some brightness and makes the top of the range work harder.
Product detailSKU #1274115059290
HoltonFarkas Gold-Plated French Horn Mouthpieces Deep Cup
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Farkas French horn mouthpiece with a deep cup. For players chasing a darker, rounder low and middle register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral horn players wanting a warmer, broader sound
- Low horn parts where fullness matters more than edge
- Players whose lips react badly to silver plating
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-register lead work needing brightness and security
- Beginners still finding a consistent centered tone
- Anyone wanting a brighter, more cutting sound
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
Gold plating
Feels slightly slicker and warmer on the lip than silver. Also the usual answer for silver skin reactions.
Detail 03
Farkas design
A widely used orchestral rim shape. Switching within the Farkas line changes cup depth while the rim feel stays familiar.
Detail 04
French horn shank
Fits standard French horn leadpipes. It will not fit mellophone or other brass instruments.
Detail 05
Price relative to plated mouthpieces
Gold plating carries most of the cost premium over the silver version of the same cup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece changes affect endurance — allow adjustment time before a performance
- 02Plating wears over years of playing and can eventually be redone
- 03Check your current mouthpiece's cup depth so you know what you are changing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does a deep cup actually change?
It darkens and thickens the sound, especially low and middle register. High notes take more effort and feel less secure.
02Is gold plating worth it over silver?
Mainly if silver irritates your skin or you prefer a slicker rim feel. The cup shape drives the sound more than plating.
03Will this fit my horn?
It uses a standard French horn shank and fits standard leadpipes. It does not fit mellophone or other brass.
04Should I switch mouthpieces before an audition?
No. Change during a quiet stretch. Your embouchure needs weeks to settle on a new rim and cup.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
