Conn vs Marcinkiewicz French Horn Mouthpieces
Conn offers 10 french horn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Marcinkiewicz has 31 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
Marcinkiewicz
Models31
Avg cup17.63mm
Avg throat6.43mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Conn vs Marcinkiewicz — head-to-head comparisons
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Marcinkiewicz CH R 15S
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Marcinkiewicz 13
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Marcinkiewicz 15
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Marcinkiewicz 17
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Marcinkiewicz CH R 15S
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Marcinkiewicz 13
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Marcinkiewicz 15
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Marcinkiewicz 17
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Marcinkiewicz CH R 15S
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Marcinkiewicz 13
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Marcinkiewicz 15
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Marcinkiewicz 17
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
Marcinkiewicz (31)
CH R 15S
17.42mm · V.Deep
13
17.42mm · Deep
15
17.42mm · V.Deep
17
17.42mm · V.Deep
CH 13S
17.42mm · Deep
CH 17S
17.42mm · V.Deep
CH EF 21J. Cox
17.48mm · V.Deep
CH R 17S
17.42mm · V.Deep
11
17.58mm · Deep
CH 15S
17.42mm · V.Deep
CH 7S
17.75mm · Medium
CH EF 5J. Cerminaro
17.40mm · Deep
CH R 11S
17.58mm · Deep
CH R 3S
17.91mm · Shallow
CH 11S
17.58mm · Deep
CH 5S
17.75mm · Shallow
CH EF 1J. Cerminaro
17.40mm · V.Shallow
CH EF 3M. Taylor
17.91mm · Deep
CH R 7S
17.75mm · Medium
3
17.91mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better french horn mouthpieces — Conn or Marcinkiewicz?
Neither brand is universally better. Conn has 10 models and Marcinkiewicz has 31. 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 Marcinkiewicz french horn mouthpieces compare in size?
Conn averages N/Amm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Marcinkiewicz averages 17.63mm cup diameter with 6.43mm throat.