The Selmer Focus mouthpiece is Selmer's version of the Vandoren B40 (sort of). It's got a similar geometry, though the tip opening is slightly smaller (190mm with the Focus vs 193 with the B40). It is a very easily-controlled mouthpiece for orchestral and chamber music playing. I've tried it and I find it to be a bit "rounder" and less bright than the B40, which means it will blend better, but perhaps require more "oompf" to cut through a large brass section or thick strings. Therefore, it is not a surprise that Selmer puts one of these mouthpieces in every Privilege bass clarinet they sell. It's "stock" but top-of-the-line stock for sure! (And at $395, being twice as expensive as the B40, it better be!)
Now, many folks allow for trials of mouthpieces. I don't. Why? (Is it because I'm a jerk? No:) There are many ways to try mouthpieces (you could buy it on Amazon, they'll take anything back!) but my goal here is not to sell lots of mouthpieces, it's to provide a service for folks who need a mouthpiece.
That said, if you'd like to return it, I can accept it and sell it as used, however there is a $50 restocking fee to cover the reduction in value of the mouthpiece.
