TROFIMOV CUSTOM BOCALS MODELS FOR BASSOON
• TS&G model made of brass alloy – Hard and bright sound (High register open).

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• TS&C model made of copper alloy – It has a soft and dark sound (High register open).
Cold-annealed copper. This process was discovered by Trofimov after extensive scientific research. Through this process, the soft metal copper becomes harder, allowing it to vibrate freely without any support.

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TS&B model, made of bronze alloy - Focused, soloistic and sweet sound. (High register open)

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TS&GS model, made of German silver called Alpaca
There are three different options:
A) TS&GS-S MODEL
German silver (alpaca) Low nickel content (soft). The sound is darker.
B) TS&GS-M MODEL
German silver (alpaca) Medium nickel content (medium). The sound is crisper.
C) TS&GS-H MODEL
German silver (alpaca) High nickel content (hard). The sound is brighter and more soloistic.

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"HR" MARKED MODEL - MEANS HIGH REGISTER
High registering is a comfortable and easy-to-play marking. It is suitable for every Bocal model. (EXAMPLE OF MARKING: TS&G-HR)
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|-BOCAL WITH MICROPHONE INPUT-|
• Microphone input can be made for every model and length of bocal. At the same time, classical and English (flat) bends can also be made.

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|-BEND OPTIONS-|
• Classic Bend

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• English (Flat-straight) bend

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|-METAL THICKNESS OPTIONS-|
Regardless of the model, there are two different thickness options. These:
• TS: It means 0.50 thick and is the traditionally preferred thickness.
• SS: means 0.60 thick. It is preferred when a more closed sound is desired.
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|-PLATING OPTIONS-|
• Nickel-Chrome Plated
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|-LENGTHS (NUMBERS) AND TUNING-|
We produce 0, 1, 2 and 3 lengths of each model. We can also produce 00 and 4 lengths for you.
⦁ 0 = 444 Hz
⦁ 1 = 442 Hz
⦁ 2 = 440 Hz
⦁ 3 = 438 Hz