{"product_id":"869734","title":"Otto Link [Opening: 6] Otto Link Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece \"Connoisseur Series\" Rubber Early Babbitt EB [Autumn SUPER SALE]","description":"Otto Linklover's dark, husky, yet warm and embracing sound has been loved by many tenor saxophonists.\u003cbr\u003e The VINTAGE rubber models currently in the lineup feature a reproduction of the crescent-shaped baffle found only in the early Babbitt period, immediately after Otto Link's manufacturing shifted to Babbitt.\u003cbr\u003e This \"Early Babbitt EB Model\" also features a similar baffle, but because the original mold was used, the baffle is taller, and there are differences in its crescent shape and the angle and shape of its descent into the chamber.\u003cbr\u003e While possessing the softness characteristic of rubber, it offers a bright sound, clear attack, and excellent note-to-note connection, making it a perfect fit for the modern jazz scene.\u003cbr\u003e The \"Early Babbitt EB Model\" is a reproduction that could only be achieved by being the original creator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ~Connoisseur Series~ Reviving historically significant instruments loved by our predecessors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There are legendary mouthpieces that were chosen by legendary superstars like Cannonball Adderley and Sonny Stitt as their best partner for expressing their music. Models that sadly disappeared from history due to changing needs, factory changes, and various other circumstances.\u003cbr\u003e The original design has been faithfully reproduced and revived for the modern era.\u003cbr\u003e At the JJ Babbitt factory, which has been manufacturing for about half a century, many molds inherited from the Meyer brothers and Otto Link are carefully preserved, even if they are damaged. Now, the first in the \"Connoisseur Series\" of high-end mouthpieces has been released, based on the original molds used to create models that are now popular as vintage mouthpieces.\u003cbr\u003e While the external shape of the mouthpiece remains the same as current models, the internal molding utilizes the original molds that were kept in storage. Furthermore, the hardness has been adjusted by extending the vulcanization time during the production of the hard rubber material. In addition, inspection standards have been raised, and more time is spent on the final finishing and inspection processes. The players involved in the development of this Connoisseur series are three accomplished American jazz musicians: Mike Smith, James Bunte, and the late Mark Colby, who passed away last year.\u003cbr\u003e The first two models in the \"Connoisseur Series\" are \"Meyer Bros. NY\" and \"Otto Link Early Babbit\".\u003cbr\u003e Even decades later, the timeless performances of jazz giants were born from this mouthpiece.\u003cbr\u003e This will undoubtedly be an exciting model not only for old jazz fans, but for many musicians as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■Accessories: Ligature (the shape is often irregular, so please consider it as an accessory level), cap, outer box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 【opening】\u003cbr\u003e \"6\" (2.29mm)...Equivalent to Berg Glasen 90, Selmer F, Dukoff D5 and 6 (Please consider this as a guide only)\u003cbr\u003e *Delivery time may vary depending on the opening.","brand":"Otto Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67652738777201,"sku":"869734","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/869734_01.jpg?v=1791772886","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/zh-hans\/products\/869734","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}