SOLD - Here is a rare Berg-like, a 1940-60s, bullet berg...?... Bob Carpenter says that these often didn't get stamped. There is a "5" marking on the side though, so it could be a stencil, similar to a late boattail. Tip measures @ 0.098"...But I will have to clean it up and perfect the Tip. It has very nice, meaty core tone and is very resonant; not bright at all. This is a dark-bark sound. The table has vertical marks, too. It arrived without a ligature but I found a vintage, brass tenor one that works well.
Berg Larsen ‘look-alike’ Baritone – 0.100″ (Archived)
SOLD - Here is a rare Berg-like, a 1940-60s, bullet berg...?... Bob Carpenter says that these often didn't get stamped. There is a "5" marking on the side though, so it could be a stencil, similar to a late boattail. Tip measures @ 0.100". This is a very nice player, so much so that this alto player really liked it! It has very nice, meaty core tone and is very resonant; not bright at all. This is a dark-bark sound. The table has vertical marks, too. It arrived without a ligature but I found a vintage, brass tenor one that works well.
Other: ‘Bari 72’ Soprano, Rubber (Archived)
SOLD - Rubber, arrived with original tip at 0.072". no ligature, on arrival. Ask me for extras if I can help with the ligature. near-new condition. Small round chamber. Ask me to inspect/perfect the tip seal. (New $89)
Item #:WWS3S7.34.441.6-008
Claude Lakey ‘8*’ Soprano, (WWS reface)- 0.076″ (Archived)
SOLD - Rubber, arrived with original tip at 0.076". no ligature, on arrival. Ask me for extras if I can help with the ligature. near-new condition. Ask me to inspect/perfect the tip seal. I WILL NEED TO DO THIS.
Item #:WWS3S7.34.441.6-006
King ‘Saxello’ Soprano, 1920s (RAC reface) – 0.063″ (Archived)
Sold - Hard rubber, --large round chamber mpc. It arrived with tiny factory tip. We had Bob Carpenter reface the tip to: Tip measures 0.063". Don't forget the tighter shank from the original settings. Now has good seal and plays great. Original silver plated King ligature too!
Item #:WWS/Sarge's Collection
Brilhart ‘Hard Rubber- #4’ Tenor, Ser# 116669 (RAC reface)- 0.102″ (Archived)
SOLD - These are one of the best Hard Rubber Mouthpieces ever made. These have a a Nice big sound, medium tone, not too dark, not too bright, Sarge had THREE in his collection for a while-- It's "best of" material! serial number 116,669; WITH ORIGINAL BOX! Bob Carpenter reface 0.102". These have a a Nice big sound, medium tone; not too dark, not too bright. Sarge had THREE in his collection for a while if that tells you anything. It's "best of" material! These often out-play vintage rubber Otto Links but are more affordable. Considering Bob's beautiful reface, the price is going to be 549.00. It will probably sell quickly, as I have seen them sell at ebay for 599.00.
Guardala ‘DG Studio’ Tenor, Ser#5496 – 0.111″ (Archived)
SOLD - Yep. The Bomb right here. The handmade greatness, # 5496 with "DG" on the front. "Atilla" on the lower shank (???). Original tip @ 0.112" on arrival, but I needed to repair the rail-seal and metal flaking off. WWS REPAIRED TIP @ 0.111". Repairs consisted of seal enhancement and new silver plating to the table and rail edges. Currently, I don't have a ligature paired with it but I'd be happy to look for a good one for you. A slight tooth groove in the bite pad, and a new clear pad stuck on.
Original Guardala memo:
"STUDIO: This is the third brightest of the tenor models. It has tremendous volume with unexcelled resonance and a full and balance frequency response. This model incorporates a high baffle with a medium bore. the sound of this model is clearly demonstrated by Michael Brecker in the period 1979-1982 [Brecker Brothers Band]. The studio can be used for all types of music a 'Studio Man' would encounter from Fusion to Swing, hence the name. This is our middle of the road mouthpiece."
Dukoff ‘D5 – Miami, FL’ Soprano – 0.060″ (Archived)
typical smooth jazz sound, loud like a Dukoff, high step-slope baffle too. Tip size at original about 0.060". Near a Kenny G sound but he played on a D8. We also installed a clear tooth pad for your comfort and the mouthpiece's protection--There were small teeth marks started. Comes with original ligature and box! Item: WWS2.60.00.2161.1-0