Ophicleide Mouthpieces:

Colmar of Montpelier

Guilbaut

English Bass Horn:

As of July 2023 ophicleide mouthepices are no longer available.

Serpent Forveille:

I offer two different models of Forveille mouthpiece both of which were commissioned by Berlioz Historical Brass

The first is based on the drawings in ‘Méthode Elémentaire pour le Serpent-Forveille’ by Hermenge, published c.1835. It has a distinctive convex outer shape and a sharp throat as described by Hermenge.

The second is copied from an original mouthpiece that is attached to a Fourveille. It also has a sharp throat but a deeper, more U shaped cup. As with the other historical serpent mouthpieces it has a relatively thin rim.

It can be made with a wider rim if desired.

Silver and gold plating on request at extra cost

This copy was commissioned by Berlioz Historical Brass

English Bass Horn:

Copied from an original in the University of Edinburgh Museum associated with an English Bass Horn in C (193). The cup measures 28mm in diameter. It has a very deep bowl shaped cup and has a reasonably wide and rounded rim.

The original is made from Ivory. I have made these from a single piece of horn as shown and from boxwood with a Brass shank.

This copy was commissioned by Berlioz Historical Brass.