Otto Link Florida Straight Signature 7* Vintage Original Tenor

Here it is, the vaunted Otto Link Straight Florida.  This is THE piece that is so  desired for that long flat baffle.  It of course has all that brightness and projection and compactness.  It is no wonder people love these.  Clearly apparent are the original milling marks on the table as well as the original hand finishing of the baffle and tip areas.

This is of course a highly desired 7* facing and all original as well.  This thing plays like a horse with it’s ass on fire, very loud, very powerful.  The tip measures approximately .112 on my tools. It is exactly what it is supposed to be, a great professional players super high standard sound.

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Berg Larsen Vintage “Charlie Ventura” Slant Signature Tenor

This is among the rarest of all Berg Larsens, the Charlie Ventura slant signature steel Berg.  This piece has it all, clarity, precision, volume, presence, projection, brightness, color and ease.  It is certainly among the best Bergs I have ever played.  It barely has any competition to be honest, great mouthpiece. Tip measures close to .099

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Extremely Rare Otto Link Late Model Tonemaster 9* Special Tenor

I’ve never seen one of these before, ever. I was not aware they existed. This is an original Tonemaster, late model (bluetrane era) 9* measuring at 0.112 inside the tip rail so likely an actual 0.115. Obviously this was a special order. I’ve been doing a little cleaning up on it and will report back once I know how it plays. WOW!imageimageimageimage

 

 

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