Detail 01
.666 inch cup diameter
Just under the model 30. Small enough to firm up the upper register without losing horn-sized breadth.
Product detailSKU #1275776904512
SchilkeFrench Horn Mouthpiece in Gold 30B Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 30B French horn mouthpiece, gold-plated. A .666-inch cup with a smaller B-style cup and a thin, flat rim. For players who want clarity over bulk.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Horn players wanting a thin rim for articulation definition
- High-horn parts where a smaller cup helps the top end
- Players finding the wide-rim, deep-cup 30 too much work
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing a big, dark tone — the 32 or 31B do that
- Players who need a wide rim cushion for endurance
- Descant specialists, who are better served by the 28
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
Smaller B-style cup
Less cup volume than the standard 30. Response quickens and the sound tightens rather than spreading.
Detail 03
Thin, flat rim
Less lip contact than a wide rounded rim. More articulation detail, less cushion on long sessions.
Detail 04
14 throat, .182 inch
Mid-range here. Freer than the 28's .147 inch, far more resistant than the 32's .221 inch.
Detail 05
Gold plating
The reason this sits well above the silver-plated trumpet and cornet pieces in the same catalog.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The 30B is not the 30 — different cup and rim despite the shared number.
- 02Sold as one mouthpiece; no pouch or case included.
- 03Thin rims show technique flaws quickly; give yourself adjustment time.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the 30 and the 30B?
The 30 is the original Farkas model with a wide rounded rim and a fairly deep cup. The 30B uses a smaller B-style cup and a thin, flat rim.
02How wide is the 30B cup?
16.92mm, or .666 inch, with a 14 throat measuring .182 inch. That puts it slightly under the 30 and well under the 32's .702 inch.
03Is the 30B good for high horn parts?
The smaller cup and thin rim favor definition and the upper end. For a mouthpiece built specifically around the high register, the 28 goes further.
04Why does this cost more than the trumpet mouthpieces?
It is gold-plated, while the Standard Series trumpet and cornet pieces at this catalog price are silver-plated.
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.
