Category Archives: Altos

Archived Altos

Goldbeck ‘”Makers” #3’ Alto, 1920s – 0.051″ (Archived)

SOLD - These are 1920s vintage mouthpieces with a dark tubby tone, from a large chamber. They have fluted sidewalls on the exterior that had special ligatures (very hard to find)--the got lost, bummer. Their design and sound is very similar to the early Otto Link Master models. The composite is interesting, something between silver and brass. Original Tip size at 0.051". No ligature, notice the lack of tooth pad design, we'll include a cushion if you'd like to play. Most buyers like these to strictly look at though

Item:WWS

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Goldbeck ‘”Superb” #2’ Alto, 1920s (refaced)- 0.065″ (Archived)

SOLD - These are 1920s vintage mouthpieces with a dark tubby tone, from a large chamber. They have fluted sidewalls on the exterior that had special ligatures (very hard to find)--the got lost, bummer. Their design and sound is very similar to the early Otto Link Master models. The composite is interesting, something between silver and brass. Tip opened to a size of 0.065". No ligature, notice the lack of tooth pad design, we'll include a cushion if you'd like to play. Most buyers like these to strictly look at though.

Item:WWS

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Conn ‘Eagle’ Alto, 1930s (RAC refaced) – 0.079″ (Archived)

SOLD - Recently back from a refacing by Bob Carpenter to a 0.079" with a 19mm facing. Bob marked his etching on the table too ("RAC")! A great hard rubber mouthpiece that will give you a warm full sound--It would have been originally paired with a Conn Chu. A large chamber on this one. Bob and I helped enhance the gold 'eagle' script.
NOTE: the original facing was "0.078" as it was inscribed. But a nick happened in the tip and BOB had to repair it. It now measures 0.079"

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Conn ‘Eagle’ Alto, 1920s/30s (RAC refaced) – 0.080″ (Archived)

Sold - Vintage hard rubber from 1920/30s. Originally it was paired with a New Wonder . It has a large Chamber and I just had Bob Carpenter open it up to 0.080". It plays really easy. I would say it sounds typical of a stuffy, vintage tone but after Bob's work, it can cut through in the high register--still not as loud of a mpc as others. no ligature.
SOUND FILE (Actual Mouthpiece!): "Conn Early Lineage": Wonder vs Wonder II (Chu) vs 6M Naked Lady

Item:WSS

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Buescher ‘Pickle “Emblem”‘ Alto, 1910s/20s (refaced) – 0.069”

SOLD - $99.00 - Vintage hard rubber from 1920s(perhaps earlier). It has been refaced (elsewhere?) to tip size @ about 0.064". I THINK THIS COULD BE A SWEET SWEET PLAYER! It has a very large Chamber and that traditional 1920s stuffy tone but add in the high tones from the reface. no ligature, but ask me. (remind me to enhance the tip seal)
Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-30

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