Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Conn Connstellation 7BN

Both mouthpieces share similar core dimensions — the differences are in the details.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
    Conn Connstellation 3BW
    • French Horn
    Orchestral
    Cup depthVery deep
    Best suited for
    📋French horn players
    🎶French horn size 3; smaller cup; more compact tone; Wide rim; larger rounded inner radius; less bite
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Conn Connstellation 7BN
      • French Horn
      Orchestral
      Cup depthVery deep
      Best suited for
      📋French horn players
      🎶French horn size 7; smaller cup; more compact tone; Narrow rim; smaller inner radius; sharper bite.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a very deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

      Which is better?

      Both mouthpieces are categorized as "Orchestral" — the physical dimensions above will determine which suits your embouchure and playing style better.

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