Tenor Mouthpieces
maine saxes custom "early babbitt" otto link - $459
This is Otto Link's new reissue of the 1970s Early Babbitt tenor mouthpiece which has become one of the most sought-after vintage mouthpieces due to its great balance of power, color, and thick bottom end. It has the thick sound of the earlier Links but with some added edge and power from the additional rollover baffle material at the tip. I flatten the table, apply my ideal facing curve, reshape the rails to fit an average reed and reshape the baffle to achieve a balanced overtone spectrum. This is an awesome tenor piece with a huge sound and tons of flexibility.
Sizes currently available: 100, 106, 107
Sizes currently available: 100, 106, 107
maine saxes custom meyer medium chamber .103" $309
These custom Meyers have become some of my favorite tenor pieces! I'm doing a complete reface and opening up the tip which gives me a lot of material to create a beautiful rollover baffle at the tip. These have a very full and resonant tone and play extremely easily with a great effortless feel. These are very flexible and fun to play and have all the color you need.
maine saxes custom meyer large chamber .100" $309
Maine saxes custom vandoren v16 t7 - $289
maine saxes refaced vandoren java t55 .100" $279
maine saxes custom jody jazz hr* .101" $339
Fully refaced with a very slight rollover baffle at the tip for a touch more color and pop. The stock facing was very short which really shortchanges your sound and gives a thin and weak tone. I applied a standard medium-length curve and it really sings and plays super easy with great focus.
maine saxes custom vintage berg larsen 110/2 $339
This killer vintage Berg was marked 105/2 M and measured 110. I refaced it and kept it at the original tip of 110 which I find to be a great range for a Berg. Big sound, nicely balanced and very easy to control.
maine saxes custom claude lakey .112" - $299
In addition to refacing, I enlarged the chamber and turned it into a Berg Larsen-style bullet chamber by removing material from the bottom end of the baffle. This fattened up the tone considerably and now this piece really sings with a very full and deep tone but with tons of power and overtones. This is a real player!
maine saxes reface "mouthpiece cafe" bergonzi slant supreme resin .106" $279
Drake "Son of Slant" Large Chamber 7* - $350
From Aaron Drake: This tenor model features the essential design elements of a vintage HR Otto Link Slant with specially calibrated modifications for the modern saxophonist. The rollover baffle and floor delivery points have been specifically designed for optimal air flow and to create a beautifully balanced overtone series.
This mouthpiece features a slight undercutting of the side walls and a medium or large chamber.This is THE mouthpiece for jazz saxophonists looking for the vintage feel with a modern delivery.
“Son of Slant” is made from our specially engineered Hybrid Vintage Resin Material, which incorporates a small amount of ceramic into the resin, this enhances the acoustic resonance while also contributing a beautiful vintage aesthetic.
This mouthpiece features a slight undercutting of the side walls and a medium or large chamber.This is THE mouthpiece for jazz saxophonists looking for the vintage feel with a modern delivery.
“Son of Slant” is made from our specially engineered Hybrid Vintage Resin Material, which incorporates a small amount of ceramic into the resin, this enhances the acoustic resonance while also contributing a beautiful vintage aesthetic.
Drake NY Jazz Tenor 7* - $350 out of stock
From Aaron Drake:
Years in the making, this handmade original by Aaron Drake has become a best-selling design. The New York Jazz incorporates Drake’s proprietary Vintage Resin – a material which blends the comfort and durability that hard rubber is traditionally known for, with the performance-enhancing qualities of other materials, including Ceramic.The NY Jazz Tenor is crafted to encapsulate the spirit of New York jazz and create a “go-to” piece that you will take on gigs or into the studio, time and time again. Known and loved for its flexibility and power, this mouthpiece has a sweet, core tone with projection on tap. It is at home in the straight-ahead jazz genre, but can deliver the pop and sizzle needed for Pop / Contemporary, R&B and Funk as well. Articulation and expression are aided by the instant, brilliant response of the New York Jazz.
This is a very balanced design, featuring a medium / large chamber and rollover baffle. Each mouthpiece bears its own unique serial number and is tastefully engraved with the Drake and NY Jazz trademarks.
Years in the making, this handmade original by Aaron Drake has become a best-selling design. The New York Jazz incorporates Drake’s proprietary Vintage Resin – a material which blends the comfort and durability that hard rubber is traditionally known for, with the performance-enhancing qualities of other materials, including Ceramic.The NY Jazz Tenor is crafted to encapsulate the spirit of New York jazz and create a “go-to” piece that you will take on gigs or into the studio, time and time again. Known and loved for its flexibility and power, this mouthpiece has a sweet, core tone with projection on tap. It is at home in the straight-ahead jazz genre, but can deliver the pop and sizzle needed for Pop / Contemporary, R&B and Funk as well. Articulation and expression are aided by the instant, brilliant response of the New York Jazz.
This is a very balanced design, featuring a medium / large chamber and rollover baffle. Each mouthpiece bears its own unique serial number and is tastefully engraved with the Drake and NY Jazz trademarks.
Aaron Drake "VR Jazz" Tenor 7* - $295 out of stock
Featuring a hand finished rollover baffle and a larger chamber, this model has exceptional versatility and outstanding projection capacity. The side walls are beautifully undercut to help create a warmth and incredible presence to the tone. The acoustic design is reminiscent of the great vintage mouthpieces of the 1960’s.
- Includes Drake Ligature, cap and case
- Includes Drake Ligature, cap and case
Morgan Jazz Florida 8 - $349
From Morgan Mouthpieces: "This is a model which was formerly known as the Jazz MLL model. Designed by Erik Greiffenhagen. This model was inspired by the “Slant Signature” Tone Edge Models made by the Otto Link Company in Florida. It has a large round chamber with low rollover baffle. It produces a traditional warm and rich tone."
Vandoren V16 Metal T7 Medium Chamber with Optimum Ligature & Cap - $379
Vandoren really nailed the Florida Otto Link vibe here. I highly recommend giving this one a shot if you're after that classic 1950-60s jazz tenor sound. This really is quite a player! And it comes with the Optimum Ligature and cap so you won't have to hunt for something that fits right.
Phil-tone eclipse 8 - $320 used
Phil Engleman is making some of the best saxophone mouthpieces on the market. If you haven't tried one, this is a great chance to get one in mint condition for cheaper than ordering from Phil in France. This is a killer player!
From Phil: "The Eclipse is a powerful mouthpiece with a rich, medium-dark core that has roundness and warmth, but with a scintillating brightness at its edge. This powerfully resonant piece can carry you through ballads or your loudest gigs.
From Phil: "The Eclipse is a powerful mouthpiece with a rich, medium-dark core that has roundness and warmth, but with a scintillating brightness at its edge. This powerfully resonant piece can carry you through ballads or your loudest gigs.
Rare Oleg Maestro 6, Measures .090", Original Lig & Cap - $350
Oleg mouthpieces are no longer made so these are VERY hard to find.
From Oleg: "The Oleg Maestro Mouthpiece line offers the most resonant, easy to play, in-tune sound possible, and is great for both jazz and orchestral music. Play with a beautiful, rich tone signature of the Oleg Optimized Acoustics method. Available for Tenor and Baritone Saxophone."
Custom made Oleg sax mouthpieces are manufactured at our facility in Los Angeles and available in Silver and Gold finishes for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, & Baritone Saxophones.
From Oleg: "The Oleg Maestro Mouthpiece line offers the most resonant, easy to play, in-tune sound possible, and is great for both jazz and orchestral music. Play with a beautiful, rich tone signature of the Oleg Optimized Acoustics method. Available for Tenor and Baritone Saxophone."
Custom made Oleg sax mouthpieces are manufactured at our facility in Los Angeles and available in Silver and Gold finishes for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, & Baritone Saxophones.