This mouthpiece was made by the Lelandais factory of France for the Delacroix company. Not well known but much loved by those who have been fortunate to acquire their mouthpieces, the Delacroix name really doesn't matter. What matters are several key points.
1. This mouthpiece was made by Lelandais - the company that acquired the famous Chedeville brand back in the 40's. This mouthpiece was made in the 60's - a time when resonance, focus, and core were common.
2. During the 60's the Lelandais company made beautiful chambers. This particular mouthpiece has a strikingly beautiful baffle contour and a narrow, gently A-framed throat which in combination serves the rubber's resonance characteristics perfectly. This mouthpiece is extremely well put together - yes I refaced this beauty, and I'm quite proud of my work - it is a goodie for sure.
3. The rubber from this era - while not widely known because it isn't a pre-war era mouthpiece is really good. It has a wonderful rich chocolaty depth with a lively response. It offers full resonance, and it sounds very pleasing to those who appreciates the mid-century era sounds - it comes from a time when focus, core, and resonance were truly understood and applauded.
4. I meticulously refaced and reconditioned this mouthpiece into a work of art. It has a Medium facing, narrow rails, and it has a full resonance - not to be trifled with. It is very free, offers great core, projection, and has a full body of resonance and colors which are easy to manipulate.
In my opinion, this mouthpiece is an equal to the well known Kaspar mouthpieces of that era, and that's because Frank Kaspar used blanks sourced by Lelandais - made with the same chamber design and rubber material during the same era.
Now you can acquire a lovely mouthpiece that rivals the best mouthpieces of that era, but at a bargain price. Let the fact that this mouthpiece's lesser known pedigree can be a buying opportunity.
No returns on used mouthpieces. But if after a week of evaluations, if you just can't get along with this splendid specimen, we'll accept it in return for credit towards a BEHN flagship mouthpiece (EPIC, EVOKE, or VINTAGE).
Lelandais "Delacroix" France clarinet mouthpiece
For just $109, we'll customize the facing to a close or to a Medium-Open facing as you may prefer. And for $275 we'll go the full distance and do any facing you desire.

