Tenor Mouthpieces
I am a dealer for Morgan Mouthpieces and Aaron Drake Mouthpieces so I usually have a good selection of those available in the shop. I have tried everything and I feel those are some of the best handmade mouthpieces on the market. I also usually have an assortment of more mainstream brands like D'Addario and Vandoren to choose from. The best way to buy a mouthpiece is to try several in person first but if you're not local and would like to have a mouthpiece shipped to you, just give me a call and I can help make a recommendation and send it out to you.
MINT Doc Tenney Jazzmaster 6*, Super Rare and Killer Player!!! - $425
Doc Tenney was a legendary mouthpiece maker and refacer who was widely considered one of the best ever. My own personal tenor mouthpiece is a vintage Otto Link that Doc refaced many years ago and it is my holy grail. These Jazzmaster pieces are very hard to find and since Doc passed away years ago, you won't be seeing many of these around for sale. The design is very similar to my Slant Signature Link, probably the closest I've found. This is in mint condition and is one of the best playing tenor pieces I've ever played.
NEW Aaron Drake Bergonzi EB 7* (.105") with Ligature, Cap, Pouch and Case - $345
From Aaron Drake: "This model has been developed through a close collaboration between Aaron Drake and Jerry Bergonzi. It has taken over two years to refine the various design elements incorporated in this model. The fundamental design is based on Jerry's personal Early Babbit "EB". The classic "crescent" shaped baffle transitions to a recalibrated floor contour and ultimately a round large chamber. The tip and side rails are finished to the exact specifications that Jerry prefers - this slightly wider contour helps to generate a thickness and stability in the sound and attack."
NEW Morgan Jazz 8L (.100") Large Chamber with Ligature, Cap, and Pouch - $289
Killer handmade 100% hard rubber large chamber piece with lots of color and power.
Morgan Jazz 6L Large Chamber Mint - $260
Killer handmade 100% hard rubber piece, in the style of a vintage Slant Link but with more power and great hand-finishing work.
Morgan Excalibur 7EL Large Chamber Mint - $290
The Excalibur is just like the Jazz model except with a streamline body that is thinner and takes a alto size ligature. This is a large chamber version, in the style of a vintage slant Link but with more power and excellent hand-finishing.
NEW D'Addario Select Jazz 8M - $209
These are some of the best-playing and most consistent mouthpieces out there. This is a very precisely made piece that's easy to play and very comfortable. All three tip openings I'm stocking play extremely well. The tables are flat, the facings are even and smooth, and the tip rail is just the right thickness to have a bit of reed adjustment.
NEW Otto Link "Vintage Series" 7 (.100") with Lig and Cap - $165
Not to be confused with the standard Tone Edge Tenor that has been available for decades, this "New Vintage" Series is entirely different. It has a nice little rollover baffle at the tip like a vintage slant signature Link to give it some color and projection. It still has the wide open large chamber but the added baffle makes it night-and-day compared to the standard modern Tone Edge which actually has a concave or reverse baffle. These really play!
NEW "Vintage Series" Otto Link Super Tone Master Metal - 7 and 7* In Stock - $299
These are very nice players and seem to be quite similar to the New York vintage Tone Master like what Trane used in the early years. It has a very large round chamber with a small rollover baffle and fairly short shank. This is a particularly good match for vintage horns that tune best with very large chambers, although they will play great on modern horns too of course.
Excellent JodyJazz DV CHI 7* (.108") with Power Ring Ligature, Pouch, and Case $475
Here's a really great playing piece with a a lot of power when you want it. Brightness-wise, it's halfway between the DV and the DV NY. It can be dark enough for straight ahead jazz and bright enough for commercial work. This is a very versatile piece that tunes extremely well and is very easy to play. There is no damage anywhere and the plating is still in good condition.
