[Archive] IKEBE LIVE SHOPPING #242 | A revolution in jazz standard mouthpieces! A comparison of the Meyer/Otto Link Hybrid Series! Guest: Junsuke Motomatsu [presented by Wind Bros]

 

Meyer and Otto Link, established as the standard for jazz mouthpieces, are moving to a new stage!

As you may recall, JJ Babbitt made headlines at this year's NAMM show by announcing a collaboration with Theo Wanne to create mouthpieces, and now, finally, the "Hybrid Series" is available! This series aims for consistent quality by combining JJ Babbitt's traditional manufacturing and finishing techniques with Theo Wanne's process control, precision manufacturing, and measurement standards.

This time, we'll be comparing Meyer's alto saxophone models and Otto Link's tenor saxophone models, with demonstration performances by saxophonist Junsuke Motomatsu. We'll thoroughly examine the differences in sound and playing feel of each instrument. Be sure to check it out in the live stream!

■Meyer
The classic Meyer rubber mouthpiece for jazz has been renewed! Combining JJ Babbitt's traditional craftsmanship with Theo Wanne's precision manufacturing and measurement standards, this hybrid model inherits Meyer's signature appeal while pursuing stable quality with minimal individual variations. Click
here for the shopping page >>

■Otto Link
The Otto Link Hybrid Series for tenor saxophones combines traditional craftsmanship with Theo Wanne's precision manufacturing and measurement standards. Available in four types: Original, New York, Florida, and LA, in both rubber and metal. Click
here for the shopping page >>

 

Delivery date and time

Thusday, September 24, 2026
Show starts at 19:00 Japan time
*The content of the broadcast may be changed without prior notice. Please be aware of this in advance.

Appearance

Junsuke Motomatsu (Saxophonist)
Former Wind Bros staff member. Graduated from the Comprehensive Music Academy Department of Shobi College of Music, where he studied various genres of music including jazz and pop, with a focus on classical music. Upon graduation, he performed at the Newcomer's Concert hosted by the Japan Saxophone Association. He has studied classical saxophone under Yuko Tanabe and Kinichi Nakamura, and jazz/popular saxophone under Takamitsu Miyazaki. Currently, he is active in various performance activities, including band support, live performances with his own group, commissioned performances at events, recording, and session hosting, while also giving lessons to students of all ages, from children to adults.

Haga/MC ( Ikebe Musical Instruments Wind Bros  /Floor Chief)
A veteran store manager with 34 years of experience in the musical instrument industry and 19 years at Wind Bros. In his private life, he is busy raising twins. His industry experience is wide-ranging, from wind instrument specialty stores to guitar manufacturers and general musical instrument stores. Drawing on my past experience handling a wide range of instruments, including guitars, drums, digital instruments, and stringed instruments, I will explain things clearly from various perspectives!

 

※This page is an English translation of an article from Ikebe Information.