Description

This Lyrist Paris mouthpiece is in very good condition. No nicks or or cracks, beak looks look new. tip opening is .047″

Lyrist Paris was a French instrument manufacturer active primarily from 1926 to 1937. Their saxophones and mouthpieces are rare vintage items often sought by collectors for their historical connection to the early evolution of the saxophone in France.

Mouthpiece Characteristics

Lyrist mouthpieces, such as the Briard Soliste model, are characterized by:

Design: Early models often featured large, barrel-shaped chambers with thin walls and small tip openings.
Sound Profile: Players describe the sound as wide and modern for its era, offering an unrestricted ease of blowing.
Materials: Most vintage mouthpieces from this period were crafted from hard rubber (ebonite) or silver-plated metal.