Detail 01
Medium cup
Splits the difference. More core and endurance than a deep cup, more warmth than a shallow one. The safe all-around choice.
Product detailSKU #1274115059090
HoltonFarkas Gold-Plated French Horn Mouthpieces Medium Cup
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated Farkas French horn mouthpiece in the medium cup. For horn players who want the standard Farkas response with a plating that suits sensitive skin.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Horn players who react to nickel or silver plating
- Section players wanting a middle-ground cup between shallow and deep
- Upgrading from a stock student mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players committed to a specific deep or shallow cup depth
- Anyone on a tight budget — silver-plated versions cost far less
- Players who want a bright, cutting lead 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
Slicker on the lip and hypoallergenic for nickel-sensitive players. Feels warmer to the touch than silver in cold halls.
Detail 03
Farkas design
A long-standing orchestral horn mouthpiece pattern. Familiar rim feel that most teachers and players can reference.
Detail 04
Gold wears faster than silver
The plating is soft. Heavy daily use will eventually wear through at the rim contact point over years.
Detail 05
$212 price
Well above a standard silver-plated mouthpiece. You're paying for the plating, not a different cup shape.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The plating changes feel and grip, not the fundamental sound of the cup
- 02Give yourself a few weeks to adjust before judging a mouthpiece change
- 03Check your horn's receiver — French horn shanks vary between makers
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does gold plating actually change the sound?
Mostly it changes feel — slicker on the lip, warmer to the touch. The cup shape and rim drive the sound, and those match the standard Farkas medium.
02Is medium cup right for me?
It's the default starting point. Go deeper if you want more warmth and play mostly low horn; go shallower if endurance and high register are the problem.
03Why is this so much more than a silver Farkas?
Gold plating is the cost. If you don't have a nickel or silver allergy and don't mind the feel, the silver version plays the same cup.
04Will the gold wear off?
Eventually, with heavy daily playing over years, at the point where your lips contact the rim. It's a soft plating. Wipe it down after playing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
