Otto Link 'Slant" USA Soprano 5* Barone

Otto Link 'Slant" USA Soprano 5* BaroneHere is an original condition, 1960's Otto Link Tone Edge 5*, with the name written on a slant. This mouthpiece measures . 060" on my gauge. The average post 1950's soprano mouthpiece typically has been influenced by the small chambered Selmer Soloist design. But for players looking for a more unique sound in the vein of luminaries such as Steve Lacy or Wayne Shorter, the Otto Link design offers something unique. With the chamber not being as large as

These were produced by finishing top quality Chedeville blanks and played on by many legendary clarinetists

many of his early designs never made it over to North America

low baffle that creates a very powerful but open sounding response

Here is an original Theo Wanne "Shiva" version 2 tenor piece in gold plated brass

and extensive baffle work alongside hours of playtesting are included in the standard reface

No changes were made to the table or facing and this piece has PLENTY of room to be opened up to a larger tip size

For those who are technical

Make no mistake this isn't an overly large chamber but with it's squeeze throat and beautifully rounded sidewalls

This particular example is really clean and has been in storage for decades along with some other very desirable pieces

and mouthpieces in unoriginal condition being sold as original

The shank appears to have been very well repaired as the damage doesn't continue past the band

Over the years