| Mouthpieces |
| Atherton
mouthpieces are made to last. Whether
they are made from real ivory, artificial
ivory, horn, bone, or wood, all mouthpieces
are sleeved with delrin to prevent
moisture from ever touching the material.
The following pictures show the care
and labor that go into the making
of a proper mouthpiece. |
A
nice piece of holly which will be
made into a mouthpiece. |
Internal
threads in the holly before the
delrin sleeve is fitted.
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External threads on the delrin sleeve
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How the sleeve is fitted. |
Delrin sleeve when threaded into
the wood |
Opposite side of the sleeve showing
center point
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Sleeve faced off and ready for internal
threading.
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Showing the internal threads on
the opposite end
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The
mouthpiece after turning the outside
diameter
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Showing
the internal threads on the opposite
end
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This
picture shows the completed mouthpiece,
the sterling silver mouthtube, and
the delrin
mouthtip that runs through the silver
and threads into the mouthpiece.
The delrin tube clamps the mouthtube
to the mouthpiece. If the delrin
ever gets worn and needs replacement,
it can easily be unthreaded and
a new one can be made. Moisture
can never touch the mouthpiece or
the tube.
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The completed mouthpiece. Classic
lines with flawless workmanship
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