Conn vs Kelly French Horn Mouthpieces
Conn offers 10 french horn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Kelly has 5 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
Kelly
Models5
Avg cup17.17mm
Avg throat3.88mm
Common styleGeneral
CountryUnited States
Conn vs Kelly — head-to-head comparisons
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Kelly MC
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Kelly MDC
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Kelly 31
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Kelly 11
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Kelly MC
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Kelly MDC
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Kelly 31
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Kelly 11
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Kelly MC
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Kelly MDC
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Kelly 31
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Kelly 11
All models
Conn (10)
Connstellation 3BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Connstellation 7BN
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Connstellation 7BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 2
· V.Deep · General
Precision 2
· Deep · General
Connstellation 3BN
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Connstellation 5BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 3
· Medium · General
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better french horn mouthpieces — Conn or Kelly?
Neither brand is universally better. Conn has 10 models and Kelly has 5. 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 Kelly french horn mouthpieces compare in size?
Conn averages N/Amm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Kelly averages 17.17mm cup diameter with 3.88mm throat.