Detail 01
SC cup
Extremely clear high register with clean attacks. Ringing rather than shrill, and easiest on high technical passages.
Product detailSKU #1274115060087
HoltonFarkas Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver Silver SC
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Farkas French horn mouthpiece in the SC cup — the bright, clear end of that line. For high-register and technical playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- High horn parts and baroque repertoire
- Players who need clean, immediate attacks up top
- Horn players whose tone runs dark and needs lift
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players already sounding thin or shrill on top
- Low horn specialists wanting weight underneath
- Anyone chasing a big, mellow Germanic 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
Silver plating
Slightly grippier feel than gold and a firmer response. Some players react to silver on the lip.
Detail 03
Farkas cup range
DC, MC, MDC, VDC and XDC sit progressively darker and deeper. SC is the shallowest, brightest choice.
Detail 04
MC as the middle option
If you need all-around symphony and solo work rather than high specialization, MC is the round, ringing compromise.
Detail 05
VDC and XDC alternatives
Very deep cup, very large bore. Those mellow a bright player significantly; SC does the opposite.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Give your embouchure a week to settle before judging the cup
- 02Cup choice is personal — try SC against MC if possible
- 03Silver plating wears over years and can be replated
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between SC and DC?
SC gives an extremely clear high register with clean attacks and a ringing tone. DC is deeper, producing a large, resonant, velvety sound that works across all registers.
02Will this help my high range?
It's built for it — clean attacks and clarity up top, aimed at high baroque and very high technical passages. It won't replace practice, but it removes resistance.
03I have a bright tone already. Should I get SC?
Probably not. Look at MDC, VDC or XDC in the same series — those mellow a naturally bright or shrill tone instead of reinforcing it.
04Silver or gold plating?
Silver feels firmer and slightly grippier. Gold is smoother and is the usual choice for players with a silver sensitivity. Sound difference is small next to cup choice.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
6 detailsOther
- Sc
- Extremely clear high register with clean attacks. Ringing tone but not shrill. Excellent for high baroque music or extremely high technical passages.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
