Detail 01
.666 inch (16.92mm) cup diameter
Slightly narrower than the 30 at .670, so the lips sit in a marginally smaller circle.
Product detailSKU #1275776904090
SchilkeStandard Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 30B Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Schilke 30B French horn mouthpiece: a .666-inch cup with a shallow B cup and thin flat rim, for players wanting easier high register.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Horn players who want more high-register ease than the standard 30
- Players who prefer a thin, flat rim contour
- A second mouthpiece for higher parts alongside a deeper cup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting maximum cup depth and dark tone; look at the 32
- Anyone who finds thin rims uncomfortable over long rehearsals
- Descant horn work, where the 28 is the recommended model
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's fairly deep cup, which is what shifts the balance toward the upper register.
Detail 03
14 throat (.182 inch)
Wider than the 30's .173, so it blows more freely with less back-pressure.
Detail 04
Thin flat rim
Concentrates contact on a narrow band. More precise placement, but less cushioning than the 30's wide rounded rim.
Detail 05
Silver plating
The standard finish on this series; the same 30-family sizes are also offered gold plated at higher cost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01French horn shank only; will not fit trumpet, cornet, or mellophone receivers
- 02Ships as a bare mouthpiece with no pouch
- 03The thin flat rim feels very different from a stock rounded rim
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the 30B compare to the standard 30?
Narrower at .666 inch versus .670, with a shallower B cup, a thin flat rim instead of a wide rounded one, and a larger .182 throat.
02Does it help with high notes?
The shallower B cup reduces cup volume relative to the 30. For a model built specifically around the high register, Schilke points to the 28.
03Is this the same as the gold 30?
No. Different model as well as different plating: the gold 30 is the deeper Farkas cup at .670 inch with a wide rounded rim and tighter 17 throat.
04What if I want a bigger, darker sound?
The 32 is the large end of the range at .702 inch with extra cup volume and a larger backbore. The 31B pairs a wide rim with a medium-depth bowl cup.
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.
