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MDC cup
Sensitive but comfortable, with good response across the full range. Chosen by players who want a slightly darker tone.
Product detailSKU #1274115059885
HoltonFarkas Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver Silver MDC
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated French horn mouthpiece from the Farkas series in the MDC cup. Aimed at players who want a slightly darker tone without losing response.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and band horn players wanting a darker color than a bright cup gives
- Players who need even response from low register to high
- Doublers wanting one comfortable all-purpose horn mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum brightness and cutting edge in a section
- Anyone with a silver allergy — plating contacts the lips directly
- Players committed to a very deep cup for heavy, broad low horn work
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.
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Farkas series
One family of cups from shallow and clear through very deep and dark. Cups share rim feel, so switching within the series is easy.
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Silver plating
Slightly grippier on the lips than gold and a touch brighter in feel. Can tarnish and irritate silver-sensitive skin.
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Darker tone target
Useful if your natural sound is bright or edgy. If you already play dark, it can go muddy.
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French horn shank
Fits standard horn receivers only. Not interchangeable with mellophone or alto horn.
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$67 price
Standard production mouthpiece pricing. No custom rim work or specialty plating at this level.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No pouch or case included
- 02Compare against your current cup depth — a cup change alters intonation tendencies
- 03Silver plating wears through over years of play; replating is a separate cost
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does MDC compare to the other Farkas cups?
MDC sits toward the darker end while staying responsive. The deeper cups in the series go significantly darker and heavier; the shallower ones give clearer attacks and a brighter high register.
02Will this fit my Conn or Yamaha horn?
Yes. French horn mouthpiece shanks are a standard fit across major brands.
03Is silver or gold plating better?
Neither is better. Silver feels slightly grippier and brighter; gold is smoother and often chosen by players with silver sensitivity.
04Is this a good student mouthpiece?
It works for a developing player who wants a warmer sound, but its darker focus suits someone who already has a settled embouchure.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
11 detailsOther
- SC
- Extremely clear high register with clean attacks. Ringing tone but not shrill. Excellent for high baroque music or extremely high technical passages.
- Category Source
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- VDC
- Large, Teutonic tone. Very helpful for the player who has a too-bright tone since it mellows the tone significantly. For the robust mature player. Extremely deep cup and very large bore.
- Tier
- new
- MC
- Round, ringing tone with a touch of velvet in all registers. Well suited for all-around symphony or solo playing.
- XDC
- Superior mouthpiece for the player who wishes to play in the grand manner of the "Helden" horn players. Also produces a soft and mellow tone for the player who might have a naturally bright or shrill tone.
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51274115059885
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- MDC
- Sensitive yet comfortable. Good response across entire range. For players who desire a slightly darker tone.
- DC
- Produces very clean attacks and a large resonant, velvety tone. Popular with both high and low horn players because it plays well in all registers.
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