The Collection
Throughout my career, I have been fascinated by the many voices of the clarinet and its remarkably expressive possibilities. Years spent working firsthand with professional musicians from across different clarinet traditions has exposed me to the mouthpieces and concepts that shaped their playing – this has become the foundation of my work. The models presented here are the result of that study, each developed through a rigorous process of design, manufacture and refinement to offer a broad spectrum of models for players to choose from.
Design & Craftsmanship
Every one of my mouthpiece designs begins as an idea – a wish on my part to create a distinct personality. The research that informs these designs draws upon years of studying carefully selected mouthpieces, using high-resolution CT scanning, extensive measurement and play testing. Each design is then drawn using CAD design, and precision CNC machined from the finest ebonite available before being individually hand finished, hand faced and voiced by me, where its musical character comes to life.
Catalogue Philosophy
Rather than pursuing a single style of models, this collection reflects the breadth of my study and work. From traditional close facings long favoured by many players in North America to the more open concepts found throughout Europe, each model has been developed to embody a distinct musical and technical character.
Reference Models:
The reference models listed are included to help players navigate the collection. They provide other makes which are in a similar facing family (although not the same), and can be seen as familiar points of orientation, offering a general indication of where each design sits within the catalogue. This enables players to make more informed decisions about which models are likely to feel familiar and which may represent a different playing approach, helping them identify the most appropriate place to begin exploring the collection.
ORDERING
All orders are handled personally by me. Communication with my clients is an important part of the process, allowing me to develop a better understanding of individual requirements and to offer guidance in selecting the most appropriate designs to try. The aim is to bring together my experience as a maker with each player’s preferences, creating a more efficient and bespoke approach to mouthpiece selection.
Close-Facing Models
N2
A voice of poise rather than excess, the N2 combines a centred, covered sound with exceptional response and a remarkably broad dynamic range.
Configuration
- Close tip
- Medium facing length
- Full bore taper – H Chedeville Style
Reference Models –
Vintage Henri and Charles Chedeville, Vandoren M13 Lyre, M14
N3
Sharing the same musical foundation as the N2, the N3 introduces a more vocal quality through the upper overtones, lending greater delicacy and colour.
Configuration
- Close tip
- Medium facing length
- Slender bore taper
Reference Models –
Vintage Henri and Charles Chedeville, Vandoren M13 Lyre, M14
B1
Direct and assured in character, the B1 combines clarity, stability and effortless response with the authority demanded by orchestral playing.
Configuration
- Close tip
- Medium facing length
- Full bore taper – H Chedeville Style
Reference Models –
Vintage Henri Chedeville, Leroy, M13 Lyre
WJ
The WJ combines the immediacy of a close tip with the flexibility of a longer facing, offering exceptional response and a richly coloured sound while retaining power.
Configuration
- Close tip
- Long facing length
- W bore – standard exit with fuller internal taper
Reference Models –
Vintage Bettoney, Vandoren M15
Medium Facing Models
W2
Rooted in a mid-century American design tradition, the W-2 combines clarity, depth of sound and flexibility in equal measure.
Configuration
- Medium tip
- Medium facing length
- W bore – standard exit with fuller internal taper
Reference Models –
Kaspar Chicago and Cicero 11, 13
WR
Sharing the same tip opening as the W-2, the WR offers a distinctly different musical concept. Greater resistance provides a stronger centre to the sound and more for the player to lean against, without sacrificing clarity or flexibility.
Configuration
- Medium tip
- Medium-long facing length
- W bore – standard exit with fuller internal taper
Reference Models –
Kaspar Cicero 14, Vintage Kanter, Johnston, Vandoren BD seriesD5
Open Facing Models
WH
The WH combines an open tip with a medium-long facing length, offering exceptional flexibility and a broad range of tonal colours.
Configuration
- Open tip
- Medium-long facing length
- W bore – standard exit with fuller internal taper
- Also available in English 1010 bore
Reference Models –
Vintage Kanter, Pyne, Johnston, Portnoy, Vandoren B40
W4
The W4 extends the W concept through a longer facing length, combining warmth, breadth and tonal colour with an unforced, natural response.
Configuration
- Open tip
- Long facing length
- W bore – standard exit with fuller internal taper
- Also available in English 1010 bore
Reference Models –
Vintage Kanter, Pyne Johnston, Vandoren B40 Lyre
W5
Representing the most open expression of the W family, the W5 combines the longest facing length with the widest tip opening to offer exceptional tonal breadth, flexibility and expressive freedom.
Configuration
- Open tip
- Longest facing length
- W bore – standard exit with fuller internal taper