Conn vs Giardinelli French Horn Mouthpieces
Conn offers 10 french horn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Giardinelli has 12 models (made in United States). Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Conn
Models10
Avg cup—
Avg throat—
Common styleOrchestral
CountryUnited States
vs
Giardinelli
Models12
Avg cup17.58mm
Avg throat4.90mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Conn vs Giardinelli — head-to-head comparisons
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Giardinelli C10
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Giardinelli J4
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Giardinelli F16
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Giardinelli S14
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Giardinelli C10
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Giardinelli J4
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Giardinelli F16
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Giardinelli S14
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Giardinelli C10
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Giardinelli J4
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Giardinelli F16
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Giardinelli S14
All models
Conn (10)
Connstellation 3BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Connstellation 7BN
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Connstellation 7BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Connstellation 3BN
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Connstellation 5BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 2
· V.Deep · General
Imp. Precision 3
· Medium · General
Precision 2
· Deep · General
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better french horn mouthpieces — Conn or Giardinelli?
Neither brand is universally better. Conn has 10 models and Giardinelli has 12. 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 Conn and Giardinelli french horn mouthpieces compare in size?
Conn averages N/Amm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Giardinelli averages 17.58mm cup diameter with 4.90mm throat.