Detail 01
.636 inch cup diameter
Among the smallest in this series. Less lip inside the cup sharpens accuracy up high and narrows the bottom.
Product detailSKU #1275776904153
SchilkeStandard Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 28 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schilke 28 french horn mouthpiece: .636-inch cup, small cup volume, tight .147-inch throat. A descant and high-register piece rather than an all-around one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Descant horn, where the small cup matches the instrument
- High first-horn parts that need accuracy above the staff
- Players who already own a deeper mouthpiece for everything else
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Students on one horn learning tone and low register
- A big, dark orchestral sound — the 32 goes that way
- Anyone who wants a single mouthpiece for all repertoire
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 'French' cup
Low cup volume gives a brighter, more compact tone. Notes above the staff centre easily; low horn loses body.
Detail 03
.147 inch throat
The tightest throat in the range. High resistance holds notes in their slot but makes big dynamics work harder.
Detail 04
Recommended for descant horn
Descant parts sit high. The small cup and tight throat suit that range instead of fighting it.
Detail 05
Compared with the 30 Farkas model
The 30 is .670 inch, wide-rimmed and deeper — the all-around choice. The 28 trades that for security up top.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case
- 02Coming from a Farkas-size 30, this is a large drop in rim diameter
- 03The small cup and tight throat shift pitch tendencies; recheck tuning across every register
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the 28 be my only mouthpiece?
Most players won't want that. The small cup and .147-inch throat favour the high register and thin out low horn parts. Pair it with something deeper.
02Is it only for descant horn?
That's what it's built around, but it works on a double horn for parts that sit high. It's a range choice more than a horn-specific one.
03How is the 28 different from the 27?
The 27 is .640 inch with a thin rim and a much larger .177-inch throat, aimed at first horn. The 28 is smaller with a far tighter throat.
04Will it make high notes easier?
It helps them centre and hold, since there's less cup volume and more resistance to lean on. Endurance and air support still come from you.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
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.
