Mouthpiece materials

The British Museum 2026 Open access

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Authors: Max Harwood
DOI: 10.25420/britishmuseum.31369681
Cited by: 0

Abstract

Various blocks of hardwood used in mouthpiece making. Also visible are pieces of Catalin and billiard balls—other ‘alternative’ materials Salih Bilgin has introduced to the art of mouthpiece making.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Crafts Textile and Design Diverse Musicological Studies Musicology and Musical Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
The British Museum
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN