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17.08 mm inner diameter
Middle-of-the-road horn rim. Big enough for a full low register, small enough not to tire you on high parts.
Product detailSKU #1274115035255
YamahaFrench Horn Mouthpiece Gold-Plated Rim and Cup 30
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated French horn mouthpiece, 17.08 mm bore with a double cup and semi-narrow backbore. For horn players wanting a warm, centered sound with a comfortable rim.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Horn players with metal allergies who react to silver plating
- Section players wanting a rounder tone without losing the center
- Students stepping up from a stock mouthpiece to something more refined
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a bright, cutting sound for solo projection
- Anyone happy with their current rim size and feel
- Shoppers on a tight budget — silver-plated pieces cost less
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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Gold-plated rim and cup
Gold feels warmer and slightly slicker on the lips than silver, and it does not trigger nickel-related skin reactions.
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Double-cup design
The second, deeper cup step adds warmth and rounds the attack compared with a single-taper cup.
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4.4 mm throat
A moderately open throat. It gives more air flow and volume ceiling than a tight throat without feeling unfocused.
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Semi-narrow backbore
Tightens the air column slightly, which adds resistance and helps the sound stay centered rather than spreading.
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Standard rim thickness and contour
No unusual rim shape to adapt to, so the switch from most stock mouthpieces is straightforward.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Gold plating wears with time and playing; the rim will eventually need replating
- 02Nothing else is included — no pouch, no cleaning brush
- 03Wipe after playing; acidic sweat shortens plating life
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is gold plating worth the extra money?
If silver irritates your lips, yes. Otherwise it is mostly feel: gold is slicker and warmer to the touch. Tone difference is subtle.
02What size is a 17.08 mm rim compared to standard?
It sits in the common middle range for French horn. Not a small high-register rim, not an extra-wide one.
03Will the double cup change my sound much?
It rounds the attack and warms the tone. Expect a noticeable but not dramatic shift from a single-cup piece.
04Does it fit any French horn?
It uses the standard French horn shank, which fits the great majority of double and single horns.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
- Backbore
- semi-narrow
2 detailsSize & weight
- Inner Diameter
- 17.08 mm
- Cup Depth
- standard (double-cup)
3 detailsOther
- Thickness
- standard
- Throat
- 4.4 mm
- Contour
- standard
