A comparative discussion of the history and creative process of the new Archetype tenor mouthpiece.
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Archetype .110- the sensitive giant (SOLD- but you can order one)
This piece was an experiment and a challenge. Someone had expressed desire for a .110 and I had a blank that might suit that. I wanted to try it. Normally the earlier large chamber Links are not always the best candidate for a large tip size. They tend to play more compact on smaller sizes, but since this is a new species I wanted to gamble. I set this piece up at .110 with a facing I have had success with before at this size, a great wise old man of a facing. Well this piece came out shockingly great. Although a .110 it sounds much the same as the smaller examples and feels like a .100, which means it is easy to play and efficient. I am not usually comfortable at this size.
This piece is already sold but the experiment has shown that this turns out very well. Those of you who want this Quad Ring vibe but play at larger sizes can consider. We know it works.
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Lawton early original 7B
Beautiful early original and a killer player. Very clean, wonderful response.
Dukoff Hollywood X series Prototype 5 AMAZING!
This is the earliest large chamber (2-piece construction) model Hollywood with serial prefix “X” likely the third ever produced. It is a phenomenal playing piece with a rather huge baffle. I have kept and preserved it as original for some decades but time to lt it go. Hopefully no one alters it, as it is an amazing sound as is. Tip measures .086.
Dukoff Hollywood V series 6 Beautiful original
Beautifully preserved original, wonderful crisp and complex player. This has a significant baffle happening as well. This is one of the best examples I have ever found of a late series Hollywood and been part of my personal collection for decades. Tip measures .091
Berg Larsen 110/0 Denim Original
Berg Larsen 110/0 Original Denim piece. This is an earlier model, nicely done. Tip size is actually .115 which is somewhat unusual for Bergs as they tend to run small. I have not played it yet, but will report back.
Otto Link Baritone FL Double Ring Original 5*
Otto Link Baritone FL Double Ring 5*. This piece has a tip size of .110. Facing is original and clean. I have polished the tip rail and baffle ascent only, smoothing some small dings that are common with well loved pieces of this age.
Selmer Soloist (short) Original E
Beautiful original Selmer Soloist E. These are harder to find now. They play wonderful as is, excellent candidates for opening to .095-.100, and nice addition to any original 5-digit Selmer tenor in original case, as original equipment.
Otto Link FL USA very nice original 6
Very excellent original Link FL USA 6. Everything original, tip size is .095 so functionally a 6*. I have not played it yet, but I am guessing it’s very good by the appearance.
Archetype W20-04 .103 Special (on hold)
This piece arrives at a .103 tip size with a special setup; slightly short custom facing and WT style shorter high baffle. The special facing quite successfully captures the compressed focus of .095 (6*) at .103. The WT style baffle offers in your face presence while also not crowding the venting of mid and high end with a longer baffle. For a larger chamber (early Link style) .103 this is very compact, yet has a facing “spring” resistance producing a piece that plays very fat AND very fast.
