Conn vs Schilke French Horn Mouthpieces
Conn offers 10 french horn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Schilke 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.
Conn
Models10
Avg cup—
Avg throat—
Common styleOrchestral
CountryUnited States
vs
Schilke
Models10
Avg cup17.07mm
Avg throat3.59mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
Conn vs Schilke — head-to-head comparisons
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Schilke 30B
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Schilke 30
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Schilke 31C2
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Schilke 30C2
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Schilke 30B
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Schilke 30
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Schilke 31C2
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Schilke 30C2
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Schilke 30B
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Schilke 30
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Schilke 31C2
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Schilke 30C2
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
Imp. Precision 2
· V.Deep · General
Precision 2
· Deep · General
Imp. Precision 3
· Medium · General
Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Connstellation 5BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better french horn mouthpieces — Conn or Schilke?
Neither brand is universally better. Conn has 10 models and Schilke 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 Conn and Schilke french horn mouthpieces compare in size?
Conn averages N/Amm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Schilke averages 17.07mm cup diameter with 3.59mm throat.