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American shank
Designed to fit most American-made and American-style instruments.
Product detailSKU #1500000427804
LaskeyClassic E Series American Shank French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 85E
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Laskey Classic 85E is a silver-plated French horn mouthpiece with an American shank, a round rim, and a deep cup. Its deeper E Series cup is described as delivering a strong low register alongside bright upper notes, with a broad range of tone colors across the horn. The pronounced inner rim edge is intended to focus embouchure placement for clear, precise notes, while the rounded contour is designed to support longer playing sessions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- French horn players seeking a deep-cup E Series response across low and high registers.
- Long practice or performance sessions where the rounded rim contour is a priority.
- F and B-flat horn setups that use an American-shank mouthpiece.
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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Deep cup
Supports the E Series’ broad tonal range from lower notes to upper notes.
Detail 03
Round rim with pronounced inner edge
Combines a rounded playing surface with an inner edge intended for focused embouchure placement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your horn accepts an American-shank mouthpiece.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which horn types does the 85E suit?
The description identifies it as suitable for F and B-flat horns and says its American shank fits most American-made and American-style instruments.
02What rim shape does it use?
It has a rounded rim profile with a pronounced inner edge.
03What finish does it have?
It is silver plated.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
