Conn vs Yamaha French Horn Mouthpieces
Conn offers 10 french horn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 23 models (made in Japan). 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
Yamaha
Models23
Avg cup17.44mm
Avg throat4.14mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Conn vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Conn Connstellation 3BW vs Yamaha HR-31D4
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Conn Connstellation 7BN vs Yamaha HR-31D4
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Conn Connstellation 7BW vs Yamaha HR-31D4
All models
Conn (10)
Connstellation 3BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Connstellation 7BN
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Connstellation 7BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Precision 2
· Deep · General
Connstellation 3BN
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 2
· V.Deep · General
Precision 1
· — · Orchestral
Connstellation 5BW
· V.Deep · Orchestral
Imp. Precision 3
· Medium · General
Yamaha (23)
HR-29B
17.07mm · Shallow
HR-35C4
18.08mm · Medium
HR-28B
16.87mm · Shallow
HR-31D4
17.28mm · Deep
HR-29C4
17.08mm · Medium
HR-30B
17.27mm · Shallow
HR-34B
18.07mm · Shallow
HR-29D4
16.88mm · Deep
HR-30D4
17.08mm · Deep
HR-31B
17.47mm · Shallow
HR-33C4
17.68mm · Medium
HR-SOMMERVILLE
16.93mm · Medium
HR-30-GP
17.08mm · Medium
HR-30C4
17.28mm · Medium
HR-32C4
17.48mm · Medium
HR-34C4
17.88mm · Medium
HR-BACON
17.99mm · Shallow
HR-32B
17.67mm · Shallow
HR-32D4
17.48mm · Deep
HR-34C
17.81mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better french horn mouthpieces — Conn or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Conn has 10 models and Yamaha has 23. 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 Yamaha french horn mouthpieces compare in size?
Conn averages N/Amm cup diameter with N/Amm throat. Yamaha averages 17.44mm cup diameter with 4.14mm throat.