[themacintrasher]

I have a link that's fairly worn looking and I'm hoping it's an early babbit, not a current production one. Is there any trick for IDing them?

 

[VintageSaxGuy]

http://www.mouthpiecemuseum.com/MouthpieceMuseum/OttoLink_files/OttoLink_Flowchart_1.jpg

 

[themacintrasher]

Sorry, I meant a HR early babbit link.

 

[Alex Nyman]

Hi,

If it's any help, I just bought one from Bob Franceschini which is the real deal.

Look for a straight signature on the top of the piece....and a longer baffle than usual. A slightly flatter beak/biteplate area.

Hope that's of some use although I'm sure the Link Officiando's will be able to add more.

Alex

 

[themacintrasher]

Here are some pictures next to my New Vintage link. Sorry for my crappy camera.

 

[mfry]

Long baffle, steep drop into the beak, looks like one of the good ones.

 

[ZJAZZ]

Looks like EB to me!

 

[Berg-Man]

Here's a current listing (not mine) of a real deal EB Link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-OTTO-LI...089?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3367704149