Super rare Otto Link “double ring” original traditional. This has the short FL biteplate yet it is table stamped 4* (true Florida models were side-stamped). This piece is in very nice shape, I have not yet played it. Comes with original cap and ligature, slightly worn but present. The tip, side rail, and facing finish are all of the very early NY style, very thin and beautiful!
I have not cleaned this or done anything with it, just came out of the case of a 1961 Selmer tenor!
1951 is the year, “Super Action” (SBA) or “Super Balanced Action” baritone low Bb near perfect original US engraved masterpiece. This horn is 100% UNMOLESTED. It has a few TINY dings and scuffs, some honest wear, just a little and otherwise it is structurally perfect and nearly cosmetically untouched. It is SO rare to find one of these that has survived in this state.
According to Douglass Pipher this: “Selmer 44xxx is a US-Market baritone. It shipped in March 1951 as part of a batch of 30 Saxophones. (11 Altos, 13 Tenors and 6 Baritones)”
There simply were not many of these made and far far less of them still surviving in undamaged condition!
This has ALL original pads and resonators, never had an overhaul. The pearls are not worn, this had not been played much, but right now, it DOES PLAY, though should receive some attention. This has not been cleaned or anything, just exactly as revealed in the 1951 case, so there are a few insignificant water or strapping stains showing. The body, neck and upper brace all share the same 44xxx serial number (that has been obscured in the photos). This amazing jewel of Selmer model history and craftsmanship IS for sale but will not be shipped. Drop in, and fly this treasure out. This is for the top pro and/or collectors. Thanks for looking!
Original equipment for Selmer SBA, these are excellent colorful pieces with focus. E is a rare larger size and plays great!
This piece is a nuanced and complex beast. This is the earliest (non-double ring) “super tonemaster” still showing the serial number. These are both very rare and very very good playing models. This one, stamped 6* came to me in slightly disrespected condition and I have restored it to an amazingly rich and colorful ringing classic player.
Links like this are usually not bright compared to a Berg Larsen or modern rock/pop mouthpiece but this has a rather significant baffle and has a lot of presence and brightness for a Link. The old style chamber provides an extremely fat and complex sound character. It is not a shy piece and is great fun to play. The tip size is right around .098 on my tools with a clean and excellent facing and nice slightly flat baffle. This is a collector’s piece for a real player.
Beautiful vintage Selmer Soprano C* on table. These have excellent tonal balance and color!
Very vintage Selmer fluted Soprano mouthpiece, similar to Coltrane models, wonderfully balanced and colorful tone.
Beautiful original Otto Link Florida USA 6. These are hard to find in excellent original condition, and later models with an extra bit of punch.
