French Horn 3 Mouthpiece

Giddings Mouthpieces

3006

Size Guide

French Horn

French Horn Rim Diameter Throat Cup Depth Rim Width
FH-5 0.668 0.228 1.155 0.135
FH-1 0.678 0.165 0.787 0.152
FH-1.5 0.678 0.185 0.787 0.152
FH-2.5 0.679 0.175 0.995 0.152
FH-2.75 0.679 0.185 0.995 0.152
FH-200 0.685 0.18 0.985 0.15
FH-2 0.685 0.183 1.025 0.151
FH-3 0.7 0.173 1.05 0.142
FH-3.25 0.7 0.185 1.05 0.142
FH 3.5 0.7 0.173 1.01 0.14
FH-3.75 0.7 0.185 1.01 0.14
FH-4.25 0.705 0.173 1.045 0.138
FH-4.5 0.705 0.185 1.045 0.138
FH-310 0.705 0.182 1.2 0.156
Boston Brass 0.738 0.186 1.07 0.140

3 French Horn Mouthpiece – The Do-It-All Masterpiece: Ultimate Versatility, Crisp Highs, Solid Lows, Covers EverythingI

n the vast and demanding landscape of French horn literature — where a single mouthpiece must navigate delicate chamber passages, soaring orchestral solos, bold section work, and everything in between — one design stands as the true all-rounder: the 3. This mouthpiece delivers unmatched clarity, projection, and endurance — transferring your energy faster and more efficiently so every note sings with precision, power, and musical grace. The 3 is our most versatile French horn mouthpiece, engineered to cover the entire repertoire with exceptional balance and confidence. It combines a generous rim for comfort and security with a medium-deep cup and thoughtfully open throat/backbore geometry — producing clean, crisp highs that ring effortlessly and solid, resonant lows that anchor any line without muddiness. Whether you're playing exposed lyrical melodies, rapid technical passages, powerful tutti sections, or intimate chamber music, the 3 handles it all with remarkable evenness: no weak spots, no compromise, just pure capability from top to bottom.

Key Specs & Highlights:

  • Rim Diameter: Generous for comfort, stability, and endurance
  • Cup Depth: Medium-deep for balanced warmth, clarity, and power
  • Throat & Backbore: Open and responsive to support dynamic range and projection across the full literature
    Precision-crafted in frost-finish stainless steel — hypoallergenic, zero replating, lifetime durable.

Why advanced players call the 3 the ultimate do-it-all mouthpiece:

  • Covers everything — From chamber intimacy to full orchestral power, it handles the entire French horn literature with ease and excellence
  • Clean crisp highs — High register sings with brilliant clarity and security — no strain, no wobble
  • Solid powerful lows — Deep, centered foundation that anchors sections and solos without heaviness or mud
  • Even response throughout — Seamless articulation, secure slotting, and consistent tone from pedal to stratosphere
  • Endurance & projection — Harder stainless transfers vibration faster and clearer, boosting stamina and cutting through ensembles

Giddings Mouthpieces uses the finest, hardest stainless steel available — projecting and articulating clearer than any other brand while dramatically improving endurance so you can focus on the music, not the mouthpiece. This is the mouthpiece for serious French horn artists who want one tool that truly does it all — beautifully, reliably, and without limits. Experience the 3 and discover why it’s our most versatile masterpiece — the French horn mouthpiece that lets you play the entire literature with confidence and joy.

 



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