Marcinkiewicz vs Yamaha French Horn Mouthpieces
Marcinkiewicz offers 31 french horn mouthpieces (made in United States), while Yamaha has 23 models (made in Japan). On average, Marcinkiewicz cups measure 17.63mm versus 17.44mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Marcinkiewicz
Models31
Avg cup17.63mm
Avg throat6.43mm
Common style—
CountryUnited States
vs
Yamaha
Models23
Avg cup17.44mm
Avg throat4.14mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Marcinkiewicz vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Marcinkiewicz CH R 15S vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Marcinkiewicz CH R 15S vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Marcinkiewicz CH R 15S vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Marcinkiewicz CH R 15S vs Yamaha HR-31D4
- Marcinkiewicz 15 vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Marcinkiewicz 15 vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Marcinkiewicz 15 vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Marcinkiewicz 15 vs Yamaha HR-31D4
- Marcinkiewicz 17 vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Marcinkiewicz 17 vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Marcinkiewicz 17 vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Marcinkiewicz 17 vs Yamaha HR-31D4
All models
Marcinkiewicz (31)
CH R 15S
17.42mm · V.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
13
17.42mm · 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
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-34C4
17.88mm · Medium
HR-BACON
17.99mm · Shallow
HR-32B
17.67mm · Shallow
HR-32C4
17.48mm · Medium
HR-32D4
17.48mm · Deep
HR-34C
17.81mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better french horn mouthpieces — Marcinkiewicz or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Marcinkiewicz has 31 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 Marcinkiewicz and Yamaha french horn mouthpieces compare in size?
Marcinkiewicz averages 17.63mm cup diameter with 6.43mm throat. Yamaha averages 17.44mm cup diameter with 4.14mm throat.