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I have had one of those for a couple of months, and when I could get another one I did not hesitate. I have got the second one here for trial, and I'm surprised how different they are concerning built, tone and attack. They both came with original accessoires (lig with 'T' engraved, cap and original short box).
You will find both mouthpieces in the photographs attached. If you want larger pictures, this is the address to go:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8heeouani5rkcnl/AABXG2Qbp0MN_aVrmE-sVDSya?dl=0
First of all, one looks silverish and one has a more golden surface. Then, the shank length is quite different. The gold lacquer mp has a shorter slope from the body to the shank than the silverish mp. They do look different, although the overall length is about the same.
Then, the window in the silverish model seems larger than that in the other one, its chamber seems to be larger, and the baffle is a bit more roll-over. The gold lacquer mouthpiece has a much more sloping baffle.
One word concerning the front rail of the silverish Florida: the rails is fine, but some of the plating has been lost, so it's hard to photograph the transition from rail to baffle.
The sound is quite different as well: the gold lacquer Florida has more resistance and is darker throughout. The silver lacquer (or is it rhodium?) Florida is brighter and has a lot more power from the start.
This comparison shows once more how different Florida no USA Links can be.
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You will find both mouthpieces in the photographs attached. If you want larger pictures, this is the address to go:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8heeouani5rkcnl/AABXG2Qbp0MN_aVrmE-sVDSya?dl=0
First of all, one looks silverish and one has a more golden surface. Then, the shank length is quite different. The gold lacquer mp has a shorter slope from the body to the shank than the silverish mp. They do look different, although the overall length is about the same.
Then, the window in the silverish model seems larger than that in the other one, its chamber seems to be larger, and the baffle is a bit more roll-over. The gold lacquer mouthpiece has a much more sloping baffle.
One word concerning the front rail of the silverish Florida: the rails is fine, but some of the plating has been lost, so it's hard to photograph the transition from rail to baffle.
The sound is quite different as well: the gold lacquer Florida has more resistance and is darker throughout. The silver lacquer (or is it rhodium?) Florida is brighter and has a lot more power from the start.
This comparison shows once more how different Florida no USA Links can be.
View attachment 220128 View attachment 220130 View attachment 220132 View attachment 220134 View attachment 220136