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Schilke French Horn Mouthpiece Specs

Detailed specifications for the Schilke french horn mouthpiece line. Compare cup depth, rim diameter, throat, backbore, and intended use across models.

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Schilke Horn Mouthpieces

Model Diameter Throat Description Millim. Inches
27 16.25 .640" 41/64" 116 ARTIST MODEL - Adapted for Dale Clevenger, principal French Horn player of the Chicago Symphony. A narrow diameter and thin rim - a special mouthpiece for the first horn player.
28 16.15 .636" 41/64" 26 A true "French" model mouthpiece having a small cup and throat that definitely favors the high register, and is an ideal mouthpiece for Descant Horn.
29 17.53 .690" 11/16" 17 (Formerly Model "W") Similar to #28. This shallow cup and small bore mouthpiece is excellent for high horn playing.
30B 16.92 .666" 43/64" 14 This is a Tankersley model - has a small "B" cup and a thin flat rim.
30 17.03 .670" 43/64" 17 The original Farkas model - the wide rounded rim and fairly deep cup makes this a superb mouthpiece for the experienced player.
30C2 17.03 .670" 43/64" 13 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.
31B 17.40 .687" 11/16" 14 ARTIST MODEL - Created for Frank Brouk, formerly of the Chicago Symphony. A wide rim with a high center point and a large bowl cup produces a rich dark tone.
31C2 17.43 .688" 43/64" 14 ARTIST MODEL - Developed for David Sprung of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. A very thin rim and medium-large cup develops a great volume of tone.
31 17.14 .675" 43/64" 13 A slightly larger cup diameter and V-shaped cup volume produces much greater volume of sound.
32 17.83 .702" 45/64" 2 The extra large cup diameter, cup volume, and backbore produces a rich, dark, beautiful tone color.

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