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17.03mm (.670 in.) cup diameter
Mid-range for horn. Room for a full low register without the top spreading on you.
Product detailSKU #1275776904541
SchilkeStandard Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 30 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Schilke 30 French horn mouthpiece, the original Farkas design. Wide rounded rim, fairly deep cup, 17.03mm. An all-around choice for an experienced player.
Strong match
Who this is for
- One mouthpiece covering orchestra, band, and solo repertoire
- Long rehearsals where a wide rim spreads pressure
- Stepping off a stock student mouthpiece onto a known standard
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Descant horn work needing high-register help; the 28 targets that
- Players who want a thin rim for maximum flexibility
- Developing players without the air to fill a deep cup
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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.173 in. throat
Medium opening. Enough resistance to lean against, so quiet playing stays controlled instead of falling apart.
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Wide rounded rim
Pressure spreads over more lip area. Comfortable across a long service or rehearsal, slightly less agile than a thin rim.
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Fairly deep cup
Rounder, darker tone and a stronger low range. Costs endurance up high if your air isn't steady.
Detail 05
Farkas model
The original of a design most horn players have encountered, so switching onto it feels familiar rather than foreign.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Firmer and grippier on the lip than gold. Durable, but tarnishes with handling and wears at contact points.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No pouch or case included.
- 02Horn receivers vary between makers; check the shank seats fully before playing.
- 03Give a rim change two weeks before deciding whether it works.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the 30 and the 30B?
The 30B is slightly smaller at 16.92mm with a shallower B cup and a thin, flat rim. The 30 is wider-rimmed and deeper.
02Is the 30 a good student mouthpiece?
It's aimed at experienced players. A developing player usually gets on better with the 29, which handles both younger players and the upper register.
03Does silver plating change the sound?
Not meaningfully. It changes grip and feel on the lip. Choose based on comfort and whether silver irritates your skin.
04How does the 30 compare to the 31?
The 31 has a V-shaped cup, thicker rim, and slightly larger diameter for a greater volume of sound. The 30 is the more balanced all-arounder.
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.
