Otto Link "Slant" 6, USA large chamber sebastian knox

Otto Link "Slant" 6, USA large chamber sebastian knoxHere is an original condition Otto Link Tone Edge "Slant" 6. This piece comes from the collection of Canadian saxophonist, Kirk MacDonald. This mouthpiece measures . 060" on my gauge. These mouthpieces are highly sought after on soprano as the larger chamber that Tone Edge Links offer is smaller than the old school American blanks and still offers enough focus to create a voice that is truly unique. While Soloists are the most common, the larger

While this piece is original I notice some wear at the table from many decades of use

This is a 3 digit era handmade Guardala that was bought in the late 1980's and kept by the original owner until now

I find this to be a huge leap in design from the cavernous chambers of previous models that were stamped "air flow"

This is a good choice to get a classic design that was used by a world class professional with only cosmetic flaws

068" on my gauge

Kirk used this for a number of years in the early 1980's and shows the appropriate wear

facing or baffle though so it's a good chance to get one for a lower price

This mouthpiece comes in its original box along with its matching ligature and cap

One scratch looks like the number "2" on the barrel but when you see it from another angle it's just a surface scratch

13" from I believe the 1960's

a slightly wider body than its predecessor

there are very few of them around today