Bach vs Conn French Horn Mouthpieces
Bach offers 10 french horn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Conn has 10 models (made in United States). Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Bach
Models10
Avg cup16.75mm
Avg throat4.52mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Conn
Models10
Avg cup—
Avg throat—
Common styleOrchestral
CountryUnited States
Bach vs Conn — head-to-head comparisons
- Bach 16 vs Conn Connstellation 7BN
- Bach 16 vs Conn Connstellation 3BW
- Bach 16 vs Conn Connstellation 7BW
- Bach 16 vs Conn Imp. Precision 1
- Bach 10 vs Conn Connstellation 7BN
- Bach 10 vs Conn Connstellation 3BW
- Bach 10 vs Conn Connstellation 7BW
- Bach 10 vs Conn Imp. Precision 1
- Bach 11 vs Conn Connstellation 7BN
- Bach 11 vs Conn Connstellation 3BW
- Bach 11 vs Conn Connstellation 7BW
- Bach 11 vs Conn Imp. Precision 1
All models
Bach (10)
16
16.25mm · V.Deep
10
16.80mm · V.Deep
11
16.55mm · Medium
15
16.30mm · Medium
12
16.50mm · Medium
18
16.15mm · Medium
7S
17.25mm · Medium
10S
16.80mm · V.Deep
7
17.25mm · Medium
3
17.60mm · Medium
Conn (10)
Connstellation 7BN
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Connstellation 3BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Connstellation 7BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Connstellation 3BN
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Connstellation 5BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 2
· V.Deep · General
Imp. Precision 3
· Medium · General
Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Precision 2
· Deep · General
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better french horn mouthpieces — Bach or Conn?
Neither brand is universally better. Bach has 10 models and Conn has 10. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Bach and Conn french horn mouthpieces compare in size?
Bach averages 16.75mm cup diameter with 4.52mm throat. Conn averages N/Amm cup diameter with N/Amm throat.