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 !!
Selmer MK VI 86xxx Original US Lac. Fully restored, Powerful and Complex
A tenor like this is very uncommon to find. At 86xxx this is within the exact construction period of Brecker’s famous preferred horn at 863xx, as I was told. This is a beautifully surviving original example. The lacquer has aged to a dark bronze. The horn has had no damage or trama and barely any scuffs of significance. The worst issues are a few spots of finish wear or past lacquer corrosion that have been cleaned up, that’s it, nothing else of note. All the important areas, neck now brace, bell etc are untouched by impact or accident. This is a very clean horn.
It has been carefully restored to perfection with new treated pads and an assembled set of original Selmer Tone-X nickel plated brass resonators, all keys fitted and toneholes level etc. It plays and feels like a race car in the hands. The sound and response especially rare; an impressive slightly dark core with a wild-side type of growling aggressive edge all delivered in a particularly compact, compressed forceful airstream. This is basically the dream VI for most people who are looking for this serial period and it absolutely does not disappoint. It’s very difficult to find any tenors at 86xxx at this point and harder still to find a truly great player at full power.
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.
Selmer Super (Balanced) Action 48xxx original, cosmetic blemish KILLER player (SOLD)
I’ve taken this horn on a trade, a truly excellent and classic sounding SBA tenor 48xxx. This has a great amount of depth and lyricism in the sound propelled by an awesome power. I high degree of ‘bluenotability’ with this such that every note tells a story, feeling and sounding like a classic recording at the moment it’s played.
The lacquer is original and the US engraving very nice and sharp. It’s got a nice darker finish color as well, but it is by no means a museum piece. This horn has lived a few lives and has some repair history which is why it is not priced at the upper end of SBA tenors, but an original for just a bit more than the average relacquer.
This is obviously a horn for a real player, someone who can match it’s poetic vibe and drive it, but also not for those who’s OCD will be bothered by a non-pristine horn. Cosmetcis aside, I don’t think I have ever played a better SBA tenor.
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