[10mfan]

1940's Dukoff Hollywood tenor opened to .108 with the Frank Wells hammer technique--$650

Nice to be able to play one of these in this tip range. It has a nice little shelf at the baffle. It is not bright for me and it has a full-bodied warm sound with punch.











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[1saxman]

The hammer technique: I'm guessing the facing tip is held on an anvil flat surface and the hammer is gently applied to the front of the beak in order to open the facing, which is then touched up and the tip baffle area blended? I never thought of that but I can see it working on brass mouthpieces in small steps.

 

[10mfan]

Yes, its a very effective way to open a metal piece without having to take off material at the tip. The small tips don't have enough material to open a piece way up, so this can be a great choice, when done by someone who knows what they are doing. You will see a lot of vintage pieces with the bump at the baffle that have had this technique done to them.

This piece plays great and is still warm with nice punch available.

 

[Sebastian]

The hammer technique: I'm guessing the facing tip is held on an anvil flat surface and the hammer is gently applied to the front of the beak in order to open the facing, which is then touched up and the tip baffle area blended? I never thought of that but I can see it working on brass mouthpieces in small steps.

It's also how Otto Link himself would open pieces. There are a few variants but it really helps when you're trying to keep it closer to the original.

MANY of Coltrane's pieces had that telltale bump by having the bite plate removed and bending from that area. Not for the faint of heart or anyone wanting to practice on expensive vintage gear!

 

[turf3]

Oooh, that's scary.

 

[lostcircuits]

Just don't try it with HR mouthpieces, I know it doesn't work. But with Silverite Dukoffs, it's easy and all you need is thumb pressure.

 

[10mfan]

No doubt about that!
You can literally put a silverite piece table down, and put pressure on the tip and bend the body up, and change the tip size.