Curry vs Yamaha French Horn Mouthpieces
Curry offers 6 french horn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 23 models (made in Japan). On average, Curry cups measure 17.02mm versus 17.44mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Curry
Models6
Avg cup17.02mm
Avg throat4.56mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models23
Avg cup17.44mm
Avg throat4.14mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Curry vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Curry 5 vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Curry 5 vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Curry 5 vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Curry 5 vs Yamaha HR-31D4
- Curry 5F vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Curry 5F vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Curry 5F vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Curry 5F vs Yamaha HR-31D4
- Curry 7F vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Curry 7F vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Curry 7F vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Curry 7F vs Yamaha HR-31D4
All models
Curry (6)
5
16.51mm · Medium
5F
16.51mm · Medium
7F
17.02mm · Medium
7
17.02mm · Medium
9
17.53mm · Medium
9F
17.53mm · Medium
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 — Curry or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Curry has 6 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 Curry and Yamaha french horn mouthpieces compare in size?
Curry averages 17.02mm cup diameter with 4.56mm throat. Yamaha averages 17.44mm cup diameter with 4.14mm throat.