Detail 01
17.08 mm inner diameter
Middle of the road for horn. Enough room for a full low register without tiring the corners quickly.
Product detailSKU #1274115034875
YamahaFrench Horn Mouthpiece Gold-Plated Rim and Cup 32
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Standard-taper Yamaha horn mouthpiece with a gold-plated rim and cup. For horn players who react to silver plating or want a slightly warmer, grippier rim.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players whose lips break out on silver-plated rims
- Students moving off a stock mouthpiece to a consistent standard
- Section work where security in the middle register matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a wide, shallow rim for high-register lead work
- Anyone needing a large-throat, free-blowing setup for big orchestral volume
- Budget buyers — plain silver plating costs less for the same 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
Gold plating on rim and cup
Softer, slightly slicker feel than silver, and nickel-free contact. Some players slip more on it when dry.
Detail 03
4.4 mm throat
On the tighter side. Adds resistance, which makes soft entrances and pitch centering easier but caps top-end volume.
Detail 04
Double cup
The standard horn cup shape. Keeps low notes full while holding the tone from spreading up high.
Detail 05
Semi-narrow backbore
Focuses the sound and adds back pressure. Feels more secure, less open than a wide backbore.
Detail 06
Standard rim contour
Rounded, no sharp bite. Comfortable for long rehearsals, less precise for players who want a defined edge.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch or case included
- 02Check your horn's receiver takes a standard European shank
- 03Gold plating wears through at the contact point over years of daily playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will gold plating stop my allergic reaction?
It removes silver and nickel from the surface touching your lips, which is the usual cause. If the plating wears through, the base metal is exposed again.
02Is this good for a beginner?
Yes. The medium diameter and added resistance from the tighter throat and semi-narrow backbore make notes easier to center while an embouchure is still forming.
03Does gold plating change the sound?
Any difference is small next to cup depth, throat, and backbore. What you will notice is the feel on your lips.
04Will it fit my horn?
It uses the standard French horn taper, which fits most single, double, and triple horns. Confirm your instrument isn't built for an American shank.
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
