Otto Link VINTAGE HARD RUBBER TENOR SAXOPHONE MOUTHPIECE OPENING 8

A Classic "Jazz" Sound for Tenor

The ebonite mouthpiece has established itself as a reference among many tenor saxophonists thanks to its balance between roundness, playing comfort, and control. With a 2.79 mm tip opening, this model fits a jazz-oriented approach, ideal for shaping tone color and dynamics while maintaining precision.

For Which Tenor Saxophonist?

This mouthpiece is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians seeking freer playing and a more personal sound. It suits jazz aesthetics (mainstream, swing, bop) and registers where smooth attack and easy inflections (growl, vibrato, dynamics) are expected.

Sound and Design

Ebonite provides a soft response and naturally warm color, with generally comfortable and progressive emission. The 2.79 mm tip opening encourages flexibility (dynamics, attacks, bends) and projection suited to jazz contexts, provided you pair it with a reed consistent with your approach (softer to facilitate response, firmer to enhance support and stability).

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To optimize your setup, you can pair it with tenor saxophone reeds (chosen according to your comfort and playing style) and a mouthpiece protector or case to secure the mouthpiece during transport.

Technical specifications

Category	tenor saxophone	Style	jazz
Material	Hard rubber	Color	Black
Opening	2,79 mm	Finishing	Gold plated

Instrument	tenor saxophone	Mouthpiece cap included	plastic
Mouthpiece body	ebonite	Ligature	metal
Tip opening	2.79 mm