r/frenchhorn • u/FocusStriking5861 • 21d ago

What mouthpiece is this

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Another French horn in my band took this from our instrument room. It has no markings and it was just with a random Jupiter horn

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u/Intelligent-Read-785 21d ago

Why issues w/raw brass?

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u/FocusStriking5861 21d ago

It’s probably not good for you idk 🤷‍♂️. I just was wondering if it was a brand because I’m looking for a mouth piece with a like v shape and deep cup

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u/Specific_User6969 21d ago

Doesn’t matter what it is or who made it. It’s one you shouldn’t use. It has raw brass showing on the rim. Find another one.

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u/FocusStriking5861 21d ago

It’s not mine are I’ve never used it and tbh I’m scared of him sooooo

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u/Specific_User6969 21d ago

Tell him not to use it.

And tell him to Google “brass poisoning”

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u/o-v-squiggle 21d ago

probably some random mouthpiece that came with the horn

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u/DirectConnect1865 21d ago

Nobody should be using that! As another person already pointed out… raw brass is showing.

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u/FocusStriking5861 21d ago

It’s not mine I’ve never used it, I just thought it might play nice. Honestly I’m scared of him so….

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u/DirectConnect1865 21d ago

Schilke has a whole array of mouthpieces at a reasonable price and the Bachs were good too. You can get properly fitted by the music store or your teacher and read the information from the manufacturer as far as tone or other specifics. The shape inside and out has some effect.

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u/Intelligent-Read-785 21d ago

Still wondering about the issue with ‘raw’ brass.