I have a clarinet mouthpiece that's stamped "Ideal Paris, France" and "HS **". Considering it looks identical to the mouthpiece in this eBay ad, I assume it's made by Riffault. I also assume that it's pretty old: it was stashed in a Pan American metal clarinet case that my mom got antiquing (the clarinet is missing the barrel, so it's a wall-hanger).
Comparing it to my Selmer C85/120, the tip is much smaller and the interior is more squared off -- but the two mouthpieces are the same length and width. Same pedigree? I haven't tried it yet: no reeds and my wife's clarinet is at school.
(I think Ed's got some experience with Riffault.)
Comparing it to my Selmer C85/120, the tip is much smaller and the interior is more squared off -- but the two mouthpieces are the same length and width. Same pedigree? I haven't tried it yet: no reeds and my wife's clarinet is at school.
(I think Ed's got some experience with Riffault.)