Dukoff Hollywood B-series CV facing perfectly original treasure

Excellent original find: Hollywood Dukoff CV facing in 100% original condition, and it plays! This is the later model, two halves soldered together, round chamber. The tip size is approximately .094 so close to Otto Link 6*. No one has ever worked on this piece, and it currently plays as original with a warm and somewhat dark lyrical sound.  These are exceptionally hard to find in original condition, or any condition really.

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Otto Link FL Double Ring 9 *Original* Restoration Study

Case Study in Vintage Otto Link Find & Restoration:

Here we have an excellent original surviving example of a Florida production Otto Link ‘double ring’ 9 facing.  This is probably a somewhat later model double ring as it has rhodium or nickel plate.  The early models had gold plate (which wore off rather easily).  The  nickel or rhodium does not wear off as easily but when it does it leaves scars in the brass as we see here. We will document the process of restoration as a study for those considering sourcing vintage mouthpieces from the wild world of mouthpiece unknowns.

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Otto Link FL USA 6* mint original

Here is a beautifully preserved original Otto Link Florida (USA) model tenor saxophone mouthpiece.  This comes complete with original box, ligature, and cap.  The facing is untouched and clean.  Most of the nickel or rhodium plating is intact and the piece has not been damaged.  It plays better than many originals from this period with a decisively bright and yet fat response.  6* is really an optimal size for these anyhow and playing at this size puts one in some of the best company with many historic Jazz figures playing in this range.  These middle of the road 6* (not huge) piece trend bright and compact which many of us wish for.  This is a very nice original package that are more often hard to find.

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Otto Link Transitional SHORT SHANK Double Ring Original 7!!

There is no more rare and amazing piece available; double ring table stamp 7, missing NY stamp, long biteplate apparent, with a Florida baffle finish?!?!  This has many aspects of both models.  Chamber appears exactly in the middle between NY and FL, slightly smaller than NY.  Baffle is higher than NY.  Table stamp is 7, tip size is around .095 and plays amazingly!  It’s got loads of power, depth to spare and extremely colorful.  Shockingly the facing is GREAT and it is extremely comfortable, responsive and beautiful.  I would never change this piece and I hope no one else does.  It is PHENOMENAL!

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Otto Link FL Early short shank Original .080 (5) stamped 3* with Orig. Lig.

Very nice condition original 5 early FL short shank model; this piece is factory stamped 3* but measures .080 (5).  The short shank model tends to have a rather high rolling baffle, which this does have as well.  This piece comes with original early FL ligature with the sturdy screw housing.  This piece will be good for those who can work the small sizes or is an excellent starting point for a custom setup.  That baffle is going to win!

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Otto Link FL Double Ring Marinated “Masterpiece” .098

Rarely available for sale, this is one my own “masterpiece” labeled FL double rings. I was using this myself for quite some time.  It is a prime blank FL piece that I set up to .098 which is quite an ideal size for these.  It has a rather long rolling baffle.  It plays with an optimum balance of crispness, speed, brightness, and spread.  It is on the bright side for double rings, exceptionally flexible and colorful.  The label does not lie. Those who know, know.

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