Yamaha HR-32-GP vs Yamaha HR-32B

The Yamaha HR-32B has a wider cup diameter, the Yamaha HR-32-GP features a deeper cup, the Yamaha HR-32-GP has a larger throat opening.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
How deep the cup is, from shallow (brighter, easier high register) to deep (darker, fuller sound).
Mouthpiece A
    Yamaha HR-32-GP
    • French Horn
    Cup depthMedium
    Best suited for
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Yamaha HR-32B
      • French Horn
      Cup depthShallow
      Best suited for
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Depth

      The Yamaha HR-32-GP has a medium cup while the Yamaha HR-32B has a shallow cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Which is better?

      Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.

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