Detail 01
.636 inch cup diameter
The smallest in the line. Less lip vibrating means easier high notes but a thinner, tighter low register.
Product detailSKU #1275776904161
SchilkeFrench Horn Mouthpiece in Gold 28 Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated French horn mouthpiece, model 28. A small, shallow "French" design built for descant horn and high-register work, not general playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Descant horn players covering high Baroque and classical parts
- First horn chairs needing security above the staff
- Doubling on descant when your main piece is too deep
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — the small cup makes low register hard
- Players wanting a dark, broad orchestral tone; the 32 goes there
- Anyone needing one all-around mouthpiece; the 30 is that piece
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
Small cup and throat
More resistance and back-pressure. The horn feels tighter to blow but high notes lock in with less effort.
Detail 03
Recommended for descant horn
Descants sit in the high range where a shallow cup helps. On a full double horn it will feel small and bright.
Detail 04
Gold plating
Softer, warmer contact than silver and safe if nickel irritates your lip. Grips slightly more when wet.
Detail 05
Model 28 vs 30
The 30 is the original Farkas — wider rim, deeper cup, general purpose. The 28 trades range and warmth for high-register ease.
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Model 28 vs 27
The 27 is a little wider with a thin rim for first horn. The 28 goes further toward the extreme high register.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only; no pouch or case included
- 02Switching to a much smaller cup takes weeks of embouchure adjustment
- 03Keep your regular mouthpiece — this is a specialist piece, not a replacement
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as my only French horn mouthpiece?
Not recommended. The small cup and throat favor the high register and make low notes thin. Most players keep a 30 or 31 as their main piece.
02What's the difference between the 28 and the Farkas 30?
The 30 is the original Farkas Model with a wide rounded rim and fairly deep cup for all-around playing. The 28 is smaller and shallower for high work.
03Does it fit a standard double horn?
Yes, it's a standard French horn shank. But the 28 is designed around descant horn, so on a double it will feel small and bright.
04Will gold plating change my sound?
Barely. Plating affects feel more than tone — softer and warmer on the lip. Cup diameter, depth and throat do the tonal work.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
10 detailsOther
- 27
- 16.25mm, .640 inch cup diameter; 16, ,177 inch throat. A narrow diameter and thin rim creates a special mouthpiece for the first horn player.
- 28
- 16.15mm, .636 inch cup diameter; 26, .147 inch throat. A true “French” model mouthpiece having a small cup and throat that definitely favors the high register. Recommended for the Descant Horn.
- 29
- 17.53mm, .690 inch cup diameter; 17, .173 inch throat. Offers a balanced option that is very adaptable to both the younger player and the professional needing a stronger upper register with a large rim diameter, standard rim contour, cup, and smaller bore.
- 30
- 17.03mm, .670 inch cup diameter; 17, .173 inch throat. The original Farkas Model, the wide rounded rim and fairly deep cup makes the 30 a good all-around mouthpiece for the experienced player.
- 31
- 17.14mm, .675 inch cup diameter; 13, .185 inch throat. This model has a V shaped cup, thicker standard rim and a slightly larger diameter to aid in producing a greater volume of sound.
- 32
- 17.83mm, .702 inch cup diameter; 2, .221 inch throat. The extra-large cup diameter, cup volume, and backbore produces a rich, dark tone color.
- 31b
- 17.40mm, .687 inch cup diameter; 14, .182 inch throat. A wide rim with a higher center point and a medium depth bowl shaped cup produces a rich, dark tone.
- 30b
- 16.92mm, .666 inch cup diameter; 14, .182 inch throat. This model was designed with a smaller “B” style cup and thin, flat rim.
- 31c2
- 17.43mm, .688 inch cup diameter; 14, .182 inch throat. The 31C2 has a very thin rim and medium-large cup offering a great volume of tone.
- 30c2
- 17.03mm, .670 inch cup diameter; 8, .199 inch throat. Based on a standard design, this mouthpiece has an excellent response in high or low range and a free-blowing feel. Recommended for both professional and developing players alike.
