The VX mouthpiece is a proven staple in Houghton Horns' acclaimed Verus Brass product line, designed to deliver a refined playing experience for horn players of all levels. Crafted from silver-plated brass, the VX features a defined high-point rim contour that offers exceptional comfort and stability. The unique profile is elegant yet practical—shapely, balanced, and thoughtfully engineered to meet the demands of modern musicians. With a high-volume Chicago-style bowl cup, the VX produces a warm, creamy sound that is both resonant and complex. Articulation is clean, projection is strong, and tonal clarity remains consistent throughout all registers.
Sizes: 17.25mm, 17.5mm, 17.75mm, 18mm, and 18.25mm. Choosing the correct rim size is essential for optimal performance.
For einsetzen players (setting into the bottom lip): A smaller inner diameter often works well, unless the upper lip is particularly large (which may necessitate a larger size).
For ansetzen players (setting slightly under the bottom lip): A rim size of 17.75mm or larger is usually more comfortable.
The goal is to find a diameter that suits the player’s embouchure, allowing enough lip inside the rim to vibrate and move air efficiently. An ill-fitting rim—too small or too large—can hinder flexibility, endurance, and tone quality.
The VX is designed as a balanced mouthpiece that is accessible to all players with a medium cup depth, medium rim width, and a #14 bore for consistent response. Its standard Morse taper shank and medium backbore ensure reliable fit and airflow. We offer this exceptional mouthpiece in a variety of sizes, helping horn players everywhere find their perfect fit.
We strongly recommend that school programs and horn instructors purchase a Teacher’s Set so they can allow students to test the mouthpieces to determine what size is best for them. These sets can be customized.
Specifications:
- Material: Silver-Plated Brass
- Rim Width: Medium
- Rim Inner Diameters: 17.25, 17.5, 17.75, 18, 18.25 mm
- Rim Contour: Defined High Point
- Cup Shape: Bowl
- Cup Depth: Medium
- Bore: #14
- Backbore: Medium
- Shank Taper: Standard (Morse)
Would you like to discuss how to choose between the sizes, or are you looking to customize a Teacher's Set for your school program? Let us know. We’ll be happy to help!
Compatibility
All Verus VX rims and cups are equipped with standard Giardinelli threads and a .660" junction, making them compatible and completely interchangeable with one another and with the vast majority of rims and cups on the market, including the entire line of standard Houser mouthpieces. This compatibility extends to our Houghton Horns two-piece cups, and nearly any other ‘Giardinelli-threaded’ parts.
Shop Houghton Horns Mouthpiece Rims
The VX mouthpiece is a proven staple in Houghton Horns' acclaimed Verus Brass product line, designed to deliver a refined playing experience for horn players of all levels. Crafted from silver-plated brass, the VX features a defined high-point rim contour that offers exceptional comfort and stability. The unique profile is elegant yet practical—shapely, balanced, and thoughtfully engineered to meet the demands of modern musicians. With a high-volume Chicago-style bowl cup, the VX produces a warm, creamy sound that is both resonant and complex. Articulation is clean, projection is strong, and tonal clarity remains consistent throughout all registers.
Sizes: 17.25mm, 17.5mm, 17.75mm, 18mm, and 18.25mm. Choosing the correct rim size is essential for optimal performance.
For einsetzen players (setting into the bottom lip): A smaller inner diameter often works well, unless the upper lip is particularly large (which may necessitate a larger size).
For ansetzen players (setting slightly under the bottom lip): A rim size of 17.75mm or larger is usually more comfortable.
The goal is to find a diameter that suits the player’s embouchure, allowing enough lip inside the rim to vibrate and move air efficiently. An ill-fitting rim—too small or too large—can hinder flexibility, endurance, and tone quality.
The VX is designed as a balanced mouthpiece that is accessible to all players with a medium cup depth, medium rim width, and a #14 bore for consistent response. Its standard Morse taper shank and medium backbore ensure reliable fit and airflow. We offer this exceptional mouthpiece in a variety of sizes, helping horn players everywhere find their perfect fit.
We strongly recommend that school programs and horn instructors purchase a Teacher’s Set so they can allow students to test the mouthpieces to determine what size is best for them. These sets can be customized.
Specifications:
- Material: Silver-Plated Brass
- Rim Width: Medium
- Rim Inner Diameters: 17.25, 17.5, 17.75, 18, 18.25 mm
- Rim Contour: Defined High Point
- Cup Shape: Bowl
- Cup Depth: Medium
- Bore: #14
- Backbore: Medium
- Shank Taper: Standard (Morse)
Would you like to discuss how to choose between the sizes, or are you looking to customize a Teacher's Set for your school program? Let us know. We’ll be happy to help!
Compatibility
All Verus VX rims and cups are equipped with standard Giardinelli threads and a .660" junction, making them compatible and completely interchangeable with one another and with the vast majority of rims and cups on the market, including the entire line of standard Houser mouthpieces. This compatibility extends to our Houghton Horns two-piece cups, and nearly any other ‘Giardinelli-threaded’ parts.
Shop Houghton Horns Mouthpiece Rims