Detail 01
17.08 mm inner diameter
Middle ground for horn. Enough room for a full low range without the endurance cost of a very wide rim.
Product detailSKU #1274115034901
YamahaFrench Horn Mouthpiece Gold-Plated Rim and Cup 31
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A mid-size French horn mouthpiece with a gold-plated rim and cup. For players who want a standard-feeling piece and dislike silver against the lip.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players whose lips react badly to silver plating
- Students moving off a stock horn mouthpiece
- Section work where a middle-of-the-road size is safest
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-register lead specialists wanting a shallow, bright cup
- Players already settled on a much smaller or larger rim
- Anyone needing a wide-open backbore for maximum volume
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
Gold-plated rim and cup
Slicker feel than silver and slightly warmer to the touch. Also avoids the nickel-and-silver reaction some players get.
Detail 03
Semi-narrow backbore
Adds resistance. Notes center more easily and the high register feels secure, at the cost of some openness when pushing volume.
Detail 04
Double-cup shape
The standard horn profile. Keeps the low range full while the upper cup keeps the sound from spreading.
Detail 05
4.4 mm throat
Works with the semi-narrow backbore to hold air back a little, which favors control over raw output.
Detail 06
Standard rim contour and thickness
No sharp bite and no unusually flat, cushioned feel. Comfort that most players adapt to within a few sessions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No pouch, case, or cleaning brush included
- 02Confirm the shank taper matches your horn's receiver before ordering
- 03Gold plating wears through at contact points over years and replating costs money
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the whole mouthpiece gold?
No. The rim and cup are gold-plated. That covers everything your lips and the airstream touch, which is where the plating actually matters.
02Will gold plating help if silver bothers my lips?
Yes, that is the main practical reason to buy gold. It removes the silver and nickel contact that causes irritation for some players.
03Is a 31 a big or small mouthpiece?
Middle. At 17.08 mm inner diameter with a standard cup depth and rim, it sits in the general-purpose range rather than at either extreme.
04Will this give me a higher range?
The semi-narrow backbore and standard cup make the upper register feel more secure and centered. It will not add notes you cannot already play.
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
