Odyssey Brass Instruments

All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this master craftsman is one of the most sought after custom brass and woodwind builders in the world. The…

All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this master craftsman is one of the most sought after custom brass and woodwind builders in the world. The…

The Baby or Kinder horn (or mini horn) is a single horn (also available in F or Bb) but smaller and designed for younger children. Brass family  instruments produce their unique sound by the player buzzing his/her lips while blowing air through a cup or funnel shaped mouthpiece. To produce higher or lower pitches, the player adjusts the opening between his/her lips. The brass family can trace its…

The Baritone Horn is a  low-pitched, valved brass instrument in Bb (one octave below the Bb trumpet), sounding similar to a trombone and most commonly played in brass bands.  Its tonal range is the same as a Baritone singing voice, typically emulating the depth and resonance of great operatic male arias. It is lower pitched than the tenor horn and there are two of them in a brass band. Usually the…

All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this master craftsman is one of the most sought after custom brass and woodwind builders in the world. A P…

The trombone is said to be; brassy, brilliant, powerful, overpowering, solid, tense, penetrating, dramatic, hard, full, sinister, soft and round. All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘want…

All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this master craftsman is one of the most sought after custom brass and woodwind builders in the world. The…

The F/Bb full-double horn is the most common and widely used horn today. It includes both the F and Bb "sides" of the French horn (and their respective timbres) within a single instrument. Brass family  instruments produce their unique sound by the player buzzing his/her lips while blowing air through a cup or funnel shaped mouthpiece. To produce higher or lower pitches, the player adjusts the ope…

Be even more versatile on the versatile tenor trombone! Usually maintaining the same traditional medium-large to large bore size of 'standard' tenor trombones, a trombone that has an attachment of additional tubing allows the player to play chromatically throughout its musical range.  Using a 'trigger' valve, the player can re-direct the airflow through the instrument into the additional tubing wh…

The tuba, which produces the lowest pitched sound of all brass instruments, brings an essential luster and sheen to any musical genre from jazz and classical through to pops. While  Jazz  musicians often play the saxophone or trumpet, they play the  tuba  as well. There are not so many opportunities, but the  tuba  can be a part of  jazz  music. All models in the Odyssey range of high quality bras…

Two Trumpets on one - Comes with extra B flat slides B-flat and  C Trumpets  are the standard trumpets commonly  seen. In bands, the B-flat  Trumpet  is king, whereas the  C Trumpet  is much more common in the orchestra and in Europe. The  C Trumpet  is written at concert pitch, allowing the trumpet to follow the vocal or piano score, while the B-flat sounds a second lower than written. All models…

Two Trumpets on one - Comes with extra E flat slides Eb/D  trumpets  are smaller and brighter sounding  trumpets. There is a significant difference in the tone of an  Eb/D  trumpet  compared to the Bb. Certain orchestral and solo works are typically performed on the instrument, such as the famous Haydn  Trumpet  Concerto in  Eb. All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orches…

The E-flat Soprano Cornet is a small soprano/sopranino cornet pitched a fourth above the  Bb cornet. All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this…

The Tenor Horn (also known as the alto horn) is a popular brass instrument most commonly played in Brass Bands.  The tenor horn sits in the middle of the band. There are usually three of them and they can play solos / the tune, or accompaniment. It's the highest pitched instrument in the band that is played upright; they're designed like this so that the sound can blend before reaching the audienc…

The tuba, which produces the lowest pitched sound of all brass instruments, brings an essential luster and sheen to any musical genre from jazz and classical through to pops. All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and…

The euphonium is a versatile brass instrument and can often be found in brass bands, concert bands and the classical orchestra. Because of its mellow tone, that sits between the horn and the tuba, it is popular as a solo instrument. All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s…

The  sound  of the  flugel horn  has been described as halfway between a trumpet and a French horn. All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this m…

The  sound  of the  flugel horn  has been described as halfway between a trumpet and a French horn. All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this m…

The fundamental difference between the Cornet and the Trumpet is in the shape of the bore. On a  Trumpet  the bore is Cylindrical, with a consistent diameter throughout the instrument. In contrast, a  Cornet  has a Conical bore which gradually increases in size down the length of the tubing. Cornets produce a more mellow sound due to their tightly wrapped tubing and conical bore. All models in the…

All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this master craftsman is one of the most sought after custom brass and woodwind builders in the world. Wit…

Intermediate trumpets  are in a unique collection of instruments separate from beginner and professional models. As their name suggests, trumpets  in this class are for players between the two aforementioned skill levels. They are made for serious or developing players. All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the…

The E-flat Soprano Cornet is a small soprano/sopranino cornet pitched a fourth above the  Bb cornet. The soprano cornet is a brass musical instrument, very similar to the standard Bb cornet, it too is a transposing instrument, but pitched higher, in Eb. A single soprano cornet is usually seen in brass bands and silver bands and can often be found playing lead or descant parts in ensembles. Range:…