Bach 10 vs Schilke 29
The Schilke 29 has a wider cup diameter, the Bach 10 features a deeper cup, the Bach 10 has a larger throat opening.
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
Bach 10
• French Horn
Cup depthVery deep
Best suited for
Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Schilke 29
• French Horn
Cup depthShallow
Best suited for
Screamer / high notes — tight throat with shallow cup
Cup Depth
The Bach 10 has a very deep cup while the Schilke 29 has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Which is better?
Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.