L'Olifant 1979

French HornIn Production
Precision Specifications
RIM DIAMETER
CUP DEPTHMedium
THROAT ∅
BACKBORE
SHANKUS Shank / Giardinelli 3/4-36
CUP SHAPE
Rim Width
Rim Contour
Throat Drill #
Materialbrass
Finishraw brass
Weight

Catalog Status

Based on vintage Schilke mouthpiece dimensions. Unique in the L'Olifant range for its US Morse taper shank and 3/4-36 Giardinelli thread pitch — making it compatible with American leadpipes and interchangeable with Giardinelli rim components. For players transitioning to L'Olifant from American equipment without a complete equipment change.

Some lab-style fields are still missing on this entry, so the spec display focuses on the dimensions and fit data we can currently support.

Recommended For

OrchestralClassicalAll Around

Special Features

  • Schilke_inspired
  • Us_shank
  • Giardinelli_thread
  • American_system

About This Mouthpiece

Based on vintage Schilke mouthpiece dimensions. Unique in the L'Olifant range for its US Morse taper shank and 3/4-36 Giardinelli thread pitch — making it compatible with American leadpipes and interchangeable with Giardinelli rim components. For players transitioning to L'Olifant from American equipment without a complete equipment change.

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Physical Feel
ResistanceBack-pressure & support
5
1 — Free-blowingRestrictive — 10
Rim ComfortHow kind is it on your chops?
5
1 — UncomfortableVery comfortable — 10
Rim BiteSharpness of the rim edge
5
1 — Very round / forgivingVery sharp / precise — 10
Tonal Character
BrightnessOverall spectral colour
5
1 — Dark & warmBright & piercing — 10
Tone FocusCore vs. spread sound
5
1 — Spread / diffuseCentred / laser — 10
Playability
ArticulationClarity & crispness of attack
5
1 — Blurry / sluggishCrisp & immediate — 10
FlexibilityEase of slurs & pitch bending
5
1 — Rigid / stiffFluid & flexible — 10
Stamina
EnduranceHow long before fatigue sets in?
5
1 — Tires quicklyPlays all night — 10
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