Detail 01
Cup diameter: 17.40 mm / 0.687 inch
This is the stated inner cup measurement for the 31B.
Product detailSKU #1275776903972
SchilkeFrench Horn Mouthpiece in Gold 31B Gold
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A gold Schilke 31B French horn mouthpiece with a wide, high-centered rim and medium-depth bowl cup, designed for a rich, dark tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Horn players seeking the 31B dimensions
- Players wanting a wide, high-centered rim
- Producing the stated rich, dark tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking another Schilke horn model
- Anyone wanting a non-gold 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.
Detail 02
Throat: No. 14 / 0.182 inch
This is the stated throat specification for the 31B.
Detail 03
Rim: Wide with a higher center point
This defines the supplied 31B rim profile.
Detail 04
Cup: Medium-depth, bowl-shaped
This cup and rim combination is designed for a rich, dark tone.
Detail 05
Color: Gold
This is the gold version of the mouthpiece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the 31B dimensions and rim profile suit your playing needs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the cup diameter?
The 31B cup diameter is 17.40 mm, or 0.687 inch.
02What cup shape does it use?
It has a medium-depth, bowl-shaped cup.
03What sound is the 31B designed to produce?
Its wide rim and bowl-shaped cup are described as producing a rich, dark tone.
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.
