Mid-early FL Link 11* huge custom order facing in all original condition. This piece has been played, shows some normal wear but is in very good unaltered condition. It is beyond my scale for size. I have not played it, likely a very good player by the appearance. Continue reading
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Otto Link FL USA 12* .140 Adjusted K.P.
Otto Link later FL (USA) model at an extremely rare custom order tip size of 12*. That’s a BIG PIECE, and the tip measurement is off my scale. It was gently adjusted by Kirill Poudavoff and replated, tip rail and baffle contour are original. Continue reading
Dukoff Hollywood B.D. round chamber 4
Very rare and unique round chambered (later model) Dukoff Hollywood for alto. This has had a bit of optimization done on it, but I don’t know the specifics. These are quite hard to fid if even possible these days.
Freddie Gregory Mark 1, 11 facing original Mint Condition
This is (obviously) a very rare, sought after and special hand made piece by Freddie Gregory. The size is, well, huge for soprano. It’s a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Tip measure .097 !!
Otto Link transitional EB/FL original 6
Here is a very interesting piece; clearly a late Florida mouthpiece but finished at Babbitt with the denim table milling (that FL Link did not use). So this was likely leftover FL stock that Babbitt bought and then finished in house. This would often be referred to as ‘early Babbitt” but the facing font is small, stamped in Florida, not the large font Babbitt used. oddly, the tip and baffle finish appear very much Florida style, sharp and fine with a rather extensive higher flat shelf baffle..
This piece is a master player; bright, crisp, very fast and compact. Really special player measuring at .0925 (approx.) for me.
Lelandais Super Jazz Original S5
Rare old Lelandais tenor piece S5 facing all original. This appears to be cut from the popular Chedevelle or generic European blank of the day, but with a unique large scooped out chamber for a fat Link-like sound. Tip measures .073 for me.
Dukoff Hollywood K-series 6 Original
Otto Link Tonemaster, early model Special 6*
Early model Tonemaster, this would have been a special order at 6*. Normal facings went up to 5* in the old days. 6 and above were specials. This shows the original stamp and much gold plating. The tip measures .091 for me. Someone has done a little work at the sides of the tip for unknown reasons. Tip still has some material left for optimization. Original ligature and cap included.
Otto Link FL serialed 5* original
Phenomenal and special playing early serialed LInk 5*. This plays edgy, crisp full and fast. These serialed pieces are rare as hens teeth and highly sought after with good reason. This is among the best originals I have ever played. Tip measures .089. original ‘Otto Link’ stamped ligature included.
Otto Link FL serialed 8* Original
Here is a wonderful all original near mint condition 8* serialed early no USA Link. These are one step after the double rings and functionally they are very close to them, sounding and feeling nearly identical, and maybe harder to find. Photos show the high baffle that is common with these, probably higher than double ring on average. 8* is a hard to find size in this early model. Tip measures .111 for me. This one is in great condition with original ligature and plays exceptionally well. It will not last long here.