OTTO LINK TONE EDGE ALTO MOUTHPIECE - WHERE DOES IT STAND IN THE OTTO LINK TONE EDGE DATE OF PRODUCTION ?

serge67 · 2025-10-01T09:26:33-0400

Just bought this very attaching Otto Link ''Tone Edge'' 7* alto mouthpiece.
Ebonite used here looks totally different from the material they use today.
Weight is 24 grams.
Any idea about the date of production of this one ?
Could you also develop a little bit about the type of material Otto Link used through time ?
I am attaching five pictures. If you need more pictures and more measurements please ask.
Thank you !

mrpeebee · 2025-10-06T13:27:54-0400

It looks like a modern Tone Edge produced after 1980, probably 1980's or 1990's (due to the discolored Hard Rubber).

Not sure, but I don't think the composition of the HR changed a lot in time. The older mouthpieces can get a brown tint due to exposure to sun-light.

You can find more information on the site of Theo Wanne:

Otto Link Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpiece Information

Otto Link mouthpieces, made since 1930, are iconic in jazz. Models include Tone Master, Super Tone Master, and Slant Signature, with metal and hard rubber options.

theowanne.com

serge67 · 2025-10-06T14:00:56-0400

Right.

I have a very brand new Otto Link Soprano mpc here as well dating 2025 and the material looks pretty much ''plastic'' in comparison, it looks ''plastic''...but sounds good...

I do understand that the Alto piece shows discoloration, it sounds great with my PIERRET !

OTTO LINK rocks all the way 😊

Thanks.

OTTO LINK TONE EDGE ALTO MOUTHPIECE - WHERE DOES IT STAND IN THE OTTO LINK TONE EDGE DATE OF PRODUCTION ?

Otto Link Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpiece Information

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