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.

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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.

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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.

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Otto Link FL early no USA 10* original near mint package Excellent Player!

Very special package find.  Here is a very early FL no USA original 10* in nearly new condition.  These large facings are amazing players in the very early FL models with a specific large rollover baffle that disappears after the no USA period.  This is one of those very special players, really excellent; easy player even for those used to smaller sizes.  This is loud, bright edged, fat and flexible.  Comes complete with original black Pompano Beach box, “france” cap and early FL ligature “OTTO LINK” stamped on the knob.

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