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
OrchestralClassicalAll Around

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Resistance
5
1 — Free-blowingRestrictive — 10
Rim Comfort
5
1 — UncomfortableVery comfortable — 10
Brightness
5
1 — Dark & warmBright & piercing — 10

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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. Use these measurements as a comparison starting point: fit and response still depend on the player, dental structure, instrument receiver, and each manufacturer's measuring method.

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