Yamaha HR-29B vs Yamaha HR-33B
The Yamaha HR-33B has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Yamaha HR-29B
• French Horn
Cup diameter17.07 mm / 0.6720 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.90 mm / 0.1535 in
BackboreSemi-wide
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
vs
Mouthpiece B
Yamaha HR-33B
• French Horn
Cup diameter17.87 mm / 0.7035 in
Cup depthShallow
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.90 mm / 0.1535 in
BackboreSemi-wide
Finish—
Material—
Best suited for
High-volume projection — open throat for power
Cup Diameter
The Yamaha HR-33B has a cup diameter of 17.87 mm / 0.7035 in compared to 17.07 mm / 0.6720 in on the Yamaha HR-29B — a difference of 0.80 mm / 0.0315 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a shallow cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
Throat Diameter
Throat diameters are essentially identical at 3.90 mm / 0.1535 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.
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.