Detail 01
.675 inch cup diameter
Sits just above the 30 at .670 and below the 31B at .687. Small diameter steps change feel noticeably.
Product detailSKU #1275776904062
SchilkeStandard Series French Horn Mouthpiece in Silver 31 Silver
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated French horn mouthpiece. V-shaped cup, .675-inch diameter, .185 throat and a thicker rim, built to produce a greater volume of sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Horn players who need more volume without forcing the sound
- Long rehearsals where a thicker rim spreads lip pressure
- Players stepping up slightly in diameter from a Farkas-style 30
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Descant horn work — Schilke's 28 is the small-cup model
- First-horn specialists wanting a narrow diameter and thin rim, like the 27
- Younger players still building embouchure strength on a smaller 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.
Detail 02
V-shaped cup
A funnel taper rather than a bowl. Blows deeper and rounder, and rewards consistent air support.
Detail 03
.185 inch throat (size 13)
More open than the 30's .173, well short of the 32's .221. Moderately free-blowing without going wide.
Detail 04
Thicker standard rim
More contact area on the lip. Spreads pressure over long sessions, at the cost of a sharper articulation edge.
Detail 05
31 versus 31B
The B uses a wider rim with a higher center point and a medium-depth bowl cup instead of the V.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Standard plating over brass. Easy to clean and slow to wear, though the rim shows use over years.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case or brush included
- 02For descant horn, Schilke points to the 28 instead
- 03Changing diameter resets embouchure feel; avoid switching right before a performance
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does the 31 compare to the Farkas 30?
The 30 is the original Farkas model at .670 inch with a wide rounded rim and fairly deep cup. The 31 is slightly larger at .675 inch, with a V cup and thicker rim for more volume.
02What does a V cup change?
It tapers like a funnel instead of a bowl. That gives a deeper, rounder blow and works with the .185 throat to move a larger volume of sound.
03Is this a good all-around horn mouthpiece?
It is built around volume of sound with a thicker rim. Players wanting a broadly balanced option often look at the 29 or the Farkas-style 30 instead.
04Will it work on a descant horn?
The 28 is the model recommended for descant, with a small cup and throat that favor the high register. The 31 is a larger, more open piece.
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.
