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Work Schedule 2016

On-going '16 side project:

Conn Chu Tenor-Super Gigger Custom

WWS horn #211k gets Custom Rebuild  with custom RED roo pads, maxed out Silver resotech resonators, Premium upgrades, keywork fabrication...etc

In Progress/On Hold

1-5-16 Conn 10M Tenor:

Worldwide Sax horn #349k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with natural cork throughout for customer, and neckstrap moved. Long

Complete 

~LIMITED AVAILABILITY~ 

1-25-16

"The Martin Alto" Full  Standard Rebuild

Hurwitz

Complete

2/5/16 - 2/17/16

  Gold Restoration, Martin Typewriter alto: Customer horn returns from plating to get assembled and put together! I can't wait! Hurwitz

In Progress

~LIMITED AVAILABILITY~ 

2-25-16 King Zephyr Alto: Worldwide Sax horn #322k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with natural cork throughout for customer. Chant  Complete

3-16-16 Nickel plated CONN 6M alto: Worldwide Sax horn #249k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with natural cork throughout for customer. Griffin

Complete

5-9-16 Buescher "Big B" Silver alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Buescher Rebuild with snap in pads and natural cork throughout, repair octave trigger too. Dickson Complete

6-15-16 Gold plated Conn "Artist" New Wonder II alto: Worldwide Sax horn #234k gets a Custom Rebuild with Chocolate Roo pads, and custom Resotech Gold, oversized resos with cork throughout. Donnelly Complete

6-26-16 KING SUPER 20 ALTO: Worldwide Sax horn #367k gets a Special Rebuild with Black Roo pads, premium upgrades, FOR CUSTOMER. Martin Complete

8-4-16 Original Lacquer CONN 6M alto: Worldwide Sax horn #279k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with natural cork throughout for customer. Leung

Done

8-11-16 Conn C-Melody: 

Customer sax #97k. Customer sax gets a WWS Rebuild with Black Roo pads, and 60%+ flat metal resos, and new stainless springs.  Mattina

Complete

8-20-16 Silver Restoration - Aristo 1 Tenor: Customer sax assembly after 3years of progress. Sax gets a WWS Rebuild.

Havenfield

Complete

10/20/2016

Buescher TT BASS: WWS/Customer sax #145k. A WWS Inventory sax to be restored for customer. Setup TBD--customer Brass Resos.  Pearson

In Progress

11/1/16 SML Reynolds Contempora Tenor: WWS horn gets a Sarge Premium Rebuild with black roo pads, Silver Resotech resonators, Premium corks and felts for customer. Felix In Progress

11-25-16 Slot Open

12/10/2016

The Martin Tenor:

Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with natural cork throughout, replace missing key, and "Acid Bath +" treatment. McCarthy

12-20-16 Slot Open

- 2017 -

1-5-17 Slot Open

1-20-17 Slot Open

2-5-17 Slot Open

DATE TBD Buescher Silver C-Soprano: customer sax #155k  Crosby

If you wish to schedule a rebuild, or purchase one of the saxes (and it still needs to be rebuilt),  send me a 50% deposit to hold your place in the work schedule.  I work from a published schedule (see left margin) so that your sax will only be out of your possession a couple weeks, while i do the actual work, it does not have to just sit on the shop floor, until its turn comes up... you send it to arrive on schedule and we return it on schedule.

  E-mail chadd with  questions about our vintage saxes at:   worldwidesax@gmail.com  

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(Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase...)

  If  a horns says "just rebuilt", then it's ready to go, saxes that say "scheduled for a rebuild" are waiting for the work to be done, but it will be included in the posted price.  If a sax says "ON TRIAL" someone is taking advantage of the "Three Day Trial" policy (See Info and Orders page).

Saxophone Comparison Chart 

Some of the best vintage saxes of all time

(and SOUND FILES)

Here is a pic of some custom resonator work. The reso can be sized to your tonehole, or whatever you would like.

I can get you virtually any resonator ordered. Sarge's favorite was the  Resotech solid silver reso.

Check out Sarge's Tribute page...

WE  DO GOLD AND SILVER ELECTRO-PLATING

That's right! 

We have a:

 GOLD STAR

Pro plating system

The Industry's Premier Silver and Gold Plating System 
 Ask about having us Plate your Bell interior in 24 carat or  ROSE GOLD 

It is our business to Rebuild your sax or sell ours as Fully Rebuilt Saxes. We never sell our stock "As-Is". We are Restorers.

If you wish to schedule a rebuild, or purchase one of our saxes and it still needs to be rebuilt,  send us  a 50% deposit and we will schedule its rebuild before any of our other worldwidesax.com inventory. 

Everybody loves these new Kangaroo skin pads, aka Saxgourmet  Pads and you can get them from Curt, at musicmedic.com you can request that any WWS stock be rebuilt with them, or just click this link and order some for yourself.

Check out our newest pages...

Hard to find:

Here is a helpful outline of SML serial Numbers:

S.M.L. Serial Numbers:

0001 – 3000  /  1934 to 1940

3000 – 5500  /  1940 to 1945

5500 – 8000  /  1945 to 1950

8000 – 12000 / 1950 to 1955

12000 – 16000  /  1955 to 1960

16000 – 19000  /  1960 to 1965

22000 – 24000  /  1970 to 1975

24000 – 26000  /  1975 to 1980

26000 – 27000  /  1980 to 1982

SML Stencils:

HINT: no one ever says that these models play "bad".

(I have seen that many are connected to the Gold Medal era and into the King Marigaux era. Rev D era ones are very rare. WWS 'seen' examples are noted with their serial number.)

Pitchard Artist 

(#19k GM)

A.Cojan

 (#21k--UNIQUE: with F#!, unique for the early number!, with Rev D guards, GM engraving, Marigaux F#.)

Reynolds Contempora 

(#19k GM)

Jen Co Harmonica 

(#8k, Rev D)

Alexandre 

(#10k Rev D)

"The Woodwind Co." 

(#14k Rev D)

Vedette

(#20k, GM)

Here is a helpful outline of Keilwerth serial Numbers:

Keilwerth Serial Numbers:

1925:   0-800 

1933-5:     9000     

1941:  18,500

1947: #20,000

1953: #23,000

1958: #28,000

1960: #38,000

1962: #43,000

1964: #49,000

1966:  #55,000

1971: #69,000

1975-6?: #79,000

1977: #81,000

1986: #91,000

1993: #99,100

1996: #104,000

1998:  #109,000

2004:  #119,000

Keilwerth made The New King and Tone King  as their main brand names, from 1932 to 1969 or so, but there were always stencils, like Edgeware and later Couf.  Here are few of the other names you may find on Keilwerth made horns.  The New King and Tone King saxes were identical except for a high F# key on the tone king model, but keilwerth marketed the Tone King as the "deluxe" Pro model and the New King as the "standard" Pro model

Known Keilwerth Stencils:

Couf Superba 1 & 2

 Royalist

Conn DJH

Buffet

Edgeware

Marco

Vincent Albert

Martelle

Winsall

Tam

Bundy Special

(H&A Selmer)

(La Sete - seen: baritone/soprano)

Armstrong

Heritage

King Tempo

Champion

Calvert Deluxe

Silvertone

Hammerschmidt (sopranos)

Jean Barre Artist (seen Alto) 

Princeton (seen Alto)

American Master (seen Alto)

Keilwerth copiers, such as Amati,  Dörfler & Jörka (1949 to 1968, then purchased by Keilwerth) and B&S

H.Genet

Roxy

Jubilee

Voss

Silvertone

Rene Dumont

Keilwerth relatives:

Max Keilwerth and Richard Keilwerth (Graslitz) made saxes under the names:

Weltklang (baritones only)

Senator

Hohner

Here is a handy chart for King ZEPHYR series:

Zephyr and Zephyr Special
Zephyr, "Series I": 

s/n 170xxx to 180xxx
Zephyr, "Series II": 

s/n 180xxx to 237xxx

Zephyr Special: 

s/n 200xxx to 280xxx
Zephyr, "Series III": 

s/n 237xxx to 305xxx
Zephyr, "Series IV": 

s/n 305xxx to 423xxx
Zephyr, "Series V": 

s/n 423xxx to 540xxx

1945 was the beginning of King's  Super 20 (s/n 272xxx)
and Zephyr "II"s (s/n 272xxx)

Here is a handy chart for King SUPER 20 series:

1945-1949 "Series I":

#272xxx to 295xxx

Tranny "Series Ia":

#295xxx to 305xxx
1950-1951 "Series II":

#305xxx to 340xxx
1955-1962 "Series III":

#340xxx to 380xxx
1962-1967 "Series IV":

#380xxx to 426xxx

Factory moves to Eastlake
1967-1975+/-  "Series V":

#426xxx to 540xxx

1975 "Series VI":

<1975? era debate 1975+?

#540xxx to 800xxx

Past Work Schedule 2010:  

4-13-10  Gold Plated The Martin Soprano 64,xxx:   Done

4-18-10 Silver The Martin Tenor 184K "USMC":  Done

5-7-10 Buffet SDA Alto 18K:  Done

5-14-10 Armstrong Low A Baritone: Done

5-25-10 Conn 10M:   Done

5-28-10 Martin Committee 2 Alto: WWS Done

6-1-10 J. Keilwerth 1934 New King Alto:  Nickle plated  Done

6-11-10 The Martin Alto:  Done

6-17-10 Silver Buescher Big B:  Silver plated WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos for customer. Done

6-24-10 1948 Conn 6m Naked Lady: Done

7-2-10 Buescher 400 Tenor #505K:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with Prestini rivetless dome metal resos. WWS Done

7-8-10 1928 Silver Conn Chu Alto:  Customer horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. DONE

7-20-10 King Super 20 Alto #415K:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. WWS Done

7-28-10 Conn 6m:  customer horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. Done

7-28-10 1945 The Martin Tenor:  WWS horn 153K gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with Seamless Domed resos. WWS Done

8-5-10 Buescher Aristo "156" Tenor #338K:  Done

8-12-10 1953 SML Rev D #10K:  Chadd horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads, some Premium upgrades, minor fabrication work, and some plating restorations.  Done

8-13-10 1972 Selmer Mark VI alto #208K:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads and natural cork throughout. WWS Done

8-27-10 1940 Conn 26M alto:  Customer horn gets a Premium Vintage Rebuild with White Roos & Seamless Flat resos. Done

9-7-10 1952 King Zephyr Alto:  WWS horn 328K gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild. WWS Done

9-23-10 Buescher Big B Tenor #322K:  WWS horn gets a Standard Buescher Rebuild with Buescher snap in pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Done

6-17-10 Silver Buescher Aristocrat #280k:  Silver plated WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

10-15-10 1960s LeBlanc Rationale Tenor:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads. Sarge/WWS Done

10-22-10 1953 SML Rev D #10K:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads for customer. Done

10-26-10 1940 Martin Comm 2 alto:  Chadd horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Presini pads, some Premium upgrades for customer. Done

11-4-10 Buescher Aristocrat Alto #345k:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

11-4-10 Buescher Big B Aristocrat Tenor #317k:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

11-18-10 Silver Conn Chu alto:  Customer horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos. Childs Done

12-2-10 Buescher Big B Aristocrat Alto:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Buescher snap-in Rebuild with original metal resos.  WWS Done

12-14-10 The Martin Tenor #208k:  WWS horn gets a Standard Vintage Rebuild with flat metal resos and rivet center.  WWS Done

12-17-10 Nickel Conn Chu Tenor:  WWS horn gets a Vintage French Standard  Rebuild with plastic resos. WWS Done

    Please e-mail or phone us for   additional   descriptions or  JPEG's  of  any  of  our current  inventory,  or if  you don't   see   something   you would  like  to  have,  let  us know.
     Unlike some web shops, we will  try  to list all  of  our current inventory and prices so  you  can  see  and  shop here  in  our  virtual  store.

     We  have  a  long  list  of customers  you  can  e-mail for references. (see References Page)
    Thanks,  for  visiting Worldwide Sax.  

~~Chadd&Steve~~

Past Work 2011:  

1-1-2011 H.Couf Superba 1 Tenor:  Customer horn gets a Standard  Vintage Rebuild with Pisoni rivetless dome metal resos. Thaut  Done

1-4-11 1938 Buescher Aristocrat series 1 Tenor:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Buescher Snap-in Rebuild with natural cork throughout. WWSDone

1-19-11 1940s Buescher Aristocrat Alto:  Customer's alto neck gets pull-down repair and dents removed. Garcia Done

1-19-11 Conn "tranny" Chu alto:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with natural cork throughout and Sherry Huntly Engraving. WWS Done

1-28-11 Conn 6m alto:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with natural cork throughout. Harford Done

2-5-11 King Super 20 alto - pearls:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with premuim extras. WWS Done

2-22-11 King Super 20 tenor - pearls:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with oversized Noyak resos on Black Saxgourmet Roo pads. Atkinson Done

2-23-11 Buescher 400 Tenor 429K:  WWS horn gets a Vintage Buescher Snap In rebuild. WWS Done 

3-10-11 Conn Gold C-Soprano 98K:  WWS horn gets a rebuild for customer with silver Resotechs to be gold plated & Premium Upgrade. Gast Done 

4-7-11 King Super 20 tenor --full pearls:  Sax gets a Vintage Rebuild with premium extras and seamless flat resos. Sarge Done

4-14-11 Conn Chu tranny tenor:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild with oversized Resotech resos on Black Saxgourmet Roo pads and a Premium Upgrade and New stainless steel springs. Mattina Done

4-21-11 Buffet S-1 Tenor:  Sax gets a Vintage Rebuild with premium extras and seamless flat resos. Sarge Done

5-10-11 Vintage YAS-62 purple label:  Customer horn gets a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos. Tebo Done

5-13-11 Vintage Dolnet #24K:  WWS horn gets a French Standard rebuild with Flat Metal resos. WWS Done

5-19-11 Selmer Mark VI alto:  Customer horn gets a Silver Restoration with a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos and full Spring Replacement. Zax Done

6-3-11 Selmer Mark VI Tenor:  Customer horn gets a French Standard rebuild with plastic dome resos and swedging. Layer Done

6-20-11 Silver Buescher TrueTone IV Alto:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard rebuild with Buescher Snap In Pads. Tarvin Done

7-1-11 King Saxello customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild. Zax Done

7-15-11 Silver Conn curved Soprano: WWS horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild after chemical Lacquer stripping, for customer. Luchtan Done

7-29-11 Silver Conn 26M alto:  WWS horn gets Rebuilt and some much needed TLC. WWS Done

8/7/11--8/13/11 TIME OFF

8-15-11 1935 Conn 10M tenor: WWS  horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer.

Oleru Done

8-16-11 The Martin Tenor 1953:  Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild. Neilo Done

8-29-11 King Zephyr alto:  WWS (OS) horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer. harrson/Keller Done

9-1-11 Maintenance & School Prep 

9-10-11 Maintenance & School Prep 

9-20-11 Martin Committee II alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild.Siboliban Done

10-1-11 Martin Committee I alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild + a new custom screw rod. Siboliban Done

10-18-11 Martin Committee III "The Martin alto": WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer. Zink Done

11-1-11 H&A Selmer Bundy Baritone: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer with domed metal resos for customer. Snowhill Done

11-13-11 Mark VI alto:  Silver Restoration Returns from Andersons. Customer horn gets a with a French Standard rebuild with Metal dome resos and full Spring Replacement with Rose Gold Plating Accents. Zax Done

12-6-11 Buescher Big B Baritone: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with metal-backed pads and natural cork throughout. Aaberg Done

12/22--31/11 TIME OFF

~  2012  ~

1-3-11 Conn Gold Artist "Harp" alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild for customer. Seward Done

1-17-12 Buescher Big B Tenor: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with metal-backed pads and natural cork throughout. Williamson Done

2-1-12 SML Rev D Alto:

Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout, + custom key fabrication. Heine Done

3-8-12 The Martin Tenor:

WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Gillette Done

3-16-12 Buffet Super Dynaction Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Croasdale Done

3-28-12 Conn baritone?:

Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Tarvin Canceled

3/29--4/16/12 TIME OFF

4-26-12 Martin Committee I Alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard Rebuild with prestini pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Lindberg Done

5-10-12 Buffet SDA Alto #18,7xx: WWS horn gets Premium Rebuild with Saxgourmet Black Roo pads with Noyak resonators for customer. Sheedy Done

5-31-12 Silver/nickel The Martin Alto: WWS horn gets vintage standard rebuild with new stainless steel springs, Rose-gold wash bell. Krause Done

6-21-12 Silver The Martin Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild for customer plus custom thumb hook, post repairs. Evans Done

6-27-12 The Martin Tenor, Official Music Man Model: WWS horn gets Premium Standard rebuild for customer with Saxgourmet Roo Pads. Tuncel Done

7-3-12 Selmer Super Balanced Action Tenor: gets Premium Standard rebuild for customer with tan pads and domed metal resos50%+. Maxwell Done

7-13-12 The Martin Tenor: 

Customer horn gets a Premium Rebuild with prestini pads and seamless flat resos, and custom work. Leisenbach Done

7-27-12 B&S Blue Label alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild (premium) for customer and custom pearls installed. Incorvaia Done

8/2--8/5/12 TIME OFF 

8-6-12 Buescher "The Aristocrat" alto: WWS horn gets a Vintage Buescher rebuild with original snap-on pads and natural cork throughout. Complete

8-10-12 Selmer Balanced Action alto: Customer horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with stack swedging and screw replacements and minor fabrication. Suhling Done

8-22-12 Silver Conn Chu Alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild (premium) for customer, with neck octave key work and swedging throughout. Hayes Done

9/1--9/12/2012 School Prep

9-13-12  Conn 6M viii alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with natural cork throughout and case solving. O'Brien Done

9-28-12 Gold Plate SML Rev D Tenor: WWS horn gets The Sarge Special rebuild (Premium) for customer, with gold plated domed Resotech resonators on Black Saxgourmet Roo pads. Ester Done

10-12-12 Silver Selmer " Model 26"  Tenor: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with neck repair and oversized flat resonators with rivet. Verver  Done

10-31-12 Selmer Mark VI alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with Saxgourmet Roos with original resos. Premium? Spring Replacement?. Johnson Done

11/3--11/14/12 TIME OFF

11-16-12 Conn Virtuoso Deluxe C-Melody 8M: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with White Roos for consignment sale. Emmons- Catalano  Done

11-23-12 The Martin Alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild Natural cork throughout. Machin Done

12-6-12 Conn 10M Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with natural cork throughout. Ruud Done

12-17-12 Conn Artist Soprano in gold plate: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild Natural cork throughout and Saxgourmet Roo pads. Woodmancy Done

12/21--1/2/13 TIME OFF

Christmas Break

The Work Schedule 2013:  

1-7-13 Conn 10M, silver 1945 Tenor: WWS horn gets Vintage Standard rebuild  for customer with natural cork throughout. Smith  Done

1-10-13 Buescher 400 alto: WWS horn gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap in pads and natural cork throughout. Done

1-18-13 SML Rev D Alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with oversized flat resos, Natural cork throughout and acid bath. Pearson Done

1-29-13 The Martin Baritone: WWS horn gets Premium Rebuild  for customer with vintage standard resos and tan pads. Bogle/Ryba Done

2-21-13 King Zephyr Tenor #308k: WWS horn gets Vintage Rebuild  with seamless flat resos and Black Roo Pads! WWS Done

3-1-13 Buescher 400 TH&C alto: WWS horn #306k gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap in pads and natural cork throughout. WWS Done

3-13-13 1960s Selmer Mark VI alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and plastic resonators. Adams Done

3-25-13 1952 Selmer Super Balanced Action Baritone Low A: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and metal resonators. Hanan Done

4/1--4/7/13 TIME OFF

4-29-13 Buescher 400 TH&C alto: WWS horn #306,44x gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap in pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Lindberg Done

5-2-13 King Silversonic Tenor: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and metal resonators. Gifford Done

5-16-13 Martin Imperial Baritone: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and metal resonators; and new blue steel springs. Johnson  Done

6-1-13 The Martin Alto: WWS horn #163k gets Vintage Standard Rebuild  with tan pads, flat resonators and natural cork throughout. Done

6-18-13 Conn New Wonder Alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and flat metal resonators. Fisher Done

7-1-13 Silver Conn 6M VIII alto: WWS horn #314k gets new GOLD plate in bell and a Vintage Standard Rebuild  with tan pads, flat resonators and natural cork throughout for customer. Balk  Done

7-11-13 Selmer Balanced Action alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with tan Prestini pads and plastic domed resonators. Backman Done

8-7-13 The Martin Tenor, Official Musicman Model:

WWS horn #214k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild  with Black Roo pads, seamless flat resonators +50%, and natural cork throughout for customer. McKeirnan Done

8/19/13--8/30/13 

Two weeks School Prep

9-1-13 Selmer Balanced Action alto: Customer horn gets new springs Backman Done

9-2-13 Conn C-Soprano: 

WWS horn #117k gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild  with flat resonators +50%, and natural cork throughout for customer. Lindberg Done

10-3-13 Buescher Tipped Bell Bb Soprano: WWS horn #204k gets a Buescher Standard Rebuild  with snap in pads, and natural cork throughout for customer. Zax Done

10-15-13 Conn Gold C-Melody: WWS horn gets a prepared for customer. Lindberg Done

10-29-13 The Martin Alto: WWS horn #163k gets Vintage Standard Rebuild  with tan pads, flat resonators and natural cork throughout. Done

11-1-13 Selmer Mark VII alto: Customer horn gets a Vintage Standard Rebuild with plastic resos and natural cork throughout. Rachmiel Done

11-21-13 Selmer Mark VI Tenor 205k:  Customer horn gets a Vintage Rebuild on Saxgourmet Roo Pads with seamless domed metal resos at 60%+ and natural cork throughout, also some neck repair. Coile Done

12-10-13 Conn Curved Soprano: WWS horn #57k gets Vintage Standard Rebuild  tan pads, flat resonators and natural cork throughout for customer. Eberhard Done

12/22/13--1/1/13 

TIME OFF - Xmas Break

Schedule 2014:  

1-16-14 Buescher TrueTone Baritone:  customer horn #224k gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap-in pads, natural cork throughout, acid bath and clean up work. Cantrael Done

2-4-14 Buescher Tenor: Customer horn #13k gets TLC and Buescher Standard Setups for customer. Balk Done

2-24-14 Buescher Big B alto: Customer horn gets a Buescher Standard Rebuild with Snap-in pads and natural cork throughout for customer. Strassmaier Done

3-1-14 Buescher "The Aristocrat" series 1 Tenor: WWS horn #278k gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap-in pads, natural cork throughout for a customer. Gore Done

3-10-14 1952 Selmer Super Balanced Action Low-A Baritone: Consignment horn gets a Custom Rebuild with tan pads, resotech resos, natural cork throughout with some premium upgrades for customer. Vitale Done

3-24-14 Conn Chu Berry Alto: Customer horn gets a WWS Vintage Standard Rebuild with Prestini Pads and natural cork throughout. Miranda Done

On-going '14 side projects:

King Saxello

WWS horn #76k gets Vintage Rebuild  with black roo pads, and some Premium upgrades.

Done

4-14-14 Selmer Mark VI Tenor: Customer horn #183K gets a WWS Vintage Standard Rebuild with Prestini Pads and natural cork throughout, spring replacements. Vogelgesang 

Done

5-9-14 1980s Vito Low-A Baritone: Customer horn gets a WWS Rebuild with tan pads, large metal resos, natural cork throughout. ASD

Done

5-29-14 "The Martin Tenor": WWS horn #158k gets Vintage Standard Rebuild, body metal cleaning, Tan pads and flat resos with natural cork throughout for a customer. McDonaldDone

6-5-14-Side schedule: Julius Keilwerth Tone King Tenor: previous WWS sax returns for cosmetic work and tune-ups. Silver spot plating and Goldwash bell. Balk DONE

6-10-14: "The Martin Tenor": WWS horn #187k gets Vintage Rebuild  with black roo pads, custom resotech resonators,  natural cork throughout and some premium upgrades for a customer. Axton In Progress

6-25-14: Selmer New Largebore, gold plated Tenor: WWS/customer horn #13k gets Vintage Rebuild with original metal resonators,  natural cork throughout and some premium upgrades for a customer. Maxwell Done

7-2-14 Buescher Big B alto:

WWS horn #328,1xx gets Vintage Buescher Rebuild  with snap-in pads, natural cork throughout for a customer. Bertrand Done

7-12-14 Selmer Mark VI Alto: WWS horn #101K gets Vintage Selmer Rebuild with original plastic resos, custom Premium upgrades, natural & tech cork throughout for a customer. Lindberg Done

7-22-14 Selmer Super Action 80 series II alto: 2004 customer horn gets Premium Rebuild with Saxgourmet Roo pads,  tech cork, ultra suede etc... and silver Resotech resonators for a customer. Simonishvili Done

AUGUST-2014 

SHOP CLOSED:

On-going '14 side projects:

Conn Chu Tenor-Super Gigger Custom

WWS horn #211k gets Custom Rebuild  with custom RED roo pads, maxed out Silver resotech resonators, Premium upgrades, keywork fabrication...etc

In Progress

Sept./ Oct./Nov. 2014 

SHOP CLOSED:

--MOVING!--CLICK

~~ 2015 ~~

4-1-15 Silver Bundy Special Baritone: custom help for a customer horn. shipping damages. (non rebuild) JOHNSON

 Complete

4-12-15 Buescher Silver C-Soprano: customer sax #155k  Crosby

4-19-15 King Zephyr Special Alto: WWS horn gets Rebuild  with upgrades for a customer. Keen Done

5-9-15 Buescher Big B Alto: Customer horn  Dize Done

6-1-15 Buescher Big B Alto: Customer horn  Nordmann

  Done

6-13-15 H. Genet Tenor: WWS Horn for Customer Meyers Done

6-19-15 Martin Committee 1 alto: Customer horn #116K gets Standard Vintage Rebuild  with 50% resos, natural cork throughout for a customer. Hodgson  

Done

7-20-15 Selmer Mark VI alto: Customer horn #147K gets Standard Vintage Rebuild  with reused resos, natural cork throughout for a customer. Harned 

Done

7-29-15 Conn Chu Berry Tenor: Customer horn #236K gets Standard Vintage Rebuild  with 50% resos, natural cork throughout for a customer. Parashes  Done

8-22-15 Silver Restoration - Aristo 1 Tenor:

Havenfield 

  In Progress

8-15-15 King Super 20 Alto: WWS horn #427K gets Standard Vintage Rebuild  with 50% resos, natural cork throughout for a customer. Rarden  Complete

9-5-15 Conn Chu-tranny Tenor #166k: WWS horn #166K gets Standard Vintage Rebuild  with 50%+ resos, natural cork throughout for a customer--no silver polishing. Donnelly Complete

SEPTEMBER-15 

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Local Repairs

10-15-15 SML Rev. D tenor: WWS horn #9K gets Custom Rebuild  with gold resotech resos, premium upgrades for a customer. Uchiya Complete

10-29-15 1919 Buescher Curved Soprano: WWS horn #61K gets a Vintage Rebuild  with seamless,.  metal resos, and natural cork for a customer. McInnis

Complete

11-15-15 1956 Selmer Mark VI Tenor: WWS horn #65K Vintage Rebuild  with flat metal resos, and natural cork for a customer. Nik 

Complete

12-5-15 Special Orders: Christmas prep...

12-12-15 Buescher Big B alto:

Customer horn gets a Vintage Buescher Rebuild with natural cork throughout--Jan 2 pickup. Reynolds 

Complete 

HOLIDAY BREAK

Dec. 22, 2014 - Jan. 2, 2015

Organized by Alphabetical Brand-Name order, then by price 

a superb mouthpiece. It reminds me of my frequent flyer. good material, and a near original tip, had slight enhancements done here at WWS, is at 0.095" , table markings were worked off prior to WWS (but trust the Offset M for the era). Bullet chamber is there, does show very mild evidence of work done(nothing to fear). We also inspected the minor wear to the rail to ensure the seal is still free-and-clear. I've marked the price down $50 for these. I found a vintage Berg ligature to pair with it too! 

SOUND: It's big, robust, yet clear, the #3 baffle helps leave some warmth in this robust core tone.

SOLD

Item:WWSL0S0.00.3231.6-C15-03

 

Sound File: TENORx2-MPCx3: Buffet S1, Conn 10M MPCS: Wein 0.101", Berg 0.129", RunyonSpoiler 0.099" (7:43min)

SOLD  Item:WWS00.00.2251.4-0-3

 

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BRILHART:

vintage plastic mouthpiece with good material; no serial number keeps the price lower!. The original tip is at 0.074" , vertical table markings. side-walled chamber and a true Brilhart-tonalin-ebolin sound = clean, simple, warm. Less cut in the tone. Comes with a New nickel ligature.

SOLD Item:WWSL0S0.00.3231.6-C0-01

vintage plastic mouthpiece with good material; no serial number keeps the price lower!. The original tip is at 0.074" , has the original packaging! (in rough shape) COOL! 

$$$ See new Website  Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-22

 

This is an Ebolin with the white tooth pad, with a later 6-digit ser# 022867. NEAR Original facing tip at 0.087". ***tip will need me to Enhance the seal, and slightly level the Table for optimum seal (INCLUDED IN PURCHASE)*** This one will play very strong with the characteristic Brilhart sound--medium chamber with flat side walls. Looking for a Tonalin sound, without the Tonalin price?! ...This is a great option! Likely a bit more presence in the treble tones but darn close to my Tonalin 5 (0.085") from my sound files. Sorry, no ligature.

$$$ See new Website  Item: WWS0.00.12171.4-C30

$$$ See new Website  Item: SSP0.00.1151.2-0

 

vintage clear plastic mouthpiece; 4-digit serial number 5958!. The original tip for #3 is at 0.072".  side-walled chamber. SOUND: a true Brilhart-tonalin-ebolin sound, + Great Neck NY = clean, simple, warm, the NY adds a little cut. Comes with a vintage, silver ligature ($40). There is an unfortunate crack on this one, up the shank onto the inside of the table. A banding repair is highly recommended for playing uses.

$SOLD

SOUND FILE ... Pending edits, then to be uploaded!

Item:WWSL0S0.00.3231.6-C0-02

 

 

Brilhart Tonalin 4...now custom 8*, "RAC" tenor, from 1960s/70s: This one arrived on its deathbed. :( but Bob is amazing; he saved it--tooth groove, tip repair and reface! Bob Carpenter refaced the tip to a 0.100" with a 23mm facing--"RAC". It is a longer facing that my normal so my embouchure had to adjust to this piece but after I paired with a happier reed, it came alive (rico plastic coated 2.5 of all things). There are no cracks to mention. These have a medium chamber with shallow side walls. $$$ See new Website Item#:WWS00.00.12261.2-0BC60

Brilhart Tonalin 5 ...now "Tonalin 8" tenor, from 1946-51,: what a fun mouthpiece. Bob Carpenter refaced the tip to a 0.098". It has a long facing. I also had Bob patch a tooth groove. I have since installed a black foam tooth cushion. This has a much larger presence to the tone and a big sound. There are no cracks to mention. These have a medium chamber with shallow side walls. AND it is a 5-digit serial #87942 (higher demand, higher price). Everyone loves a #5 or higher number Tonalin. This one will be no exception. sorry, no ligature, just ask.

$$$ See new Website  Item#:WWS01.01.00.941.2-0-BC30

Sound File(feat. this mpc!): PersonalineS5 white, Tonalin 8, Brilhart LevelAir7 

 

Brilhart Personaline S5, white, tenor: These are always great. Wood-grain tooth pad in Excellent condition!! Original tip to a 0.082"! There are no cracks to mention. serial number is 6-digit 100K. It plays very easy and has a centered, Mid-Tone core to the tone. These have a medium chamber with shallow side walls. Originally, it came with a super cool, "Brilhart" plastic cap and I found a Brilhart 3-band ligature to pair up with it!, however, a customer requested to purchase those separately. I have reduced the price to reflect the Mouthpiece solo. I can find a ligature for you though. Just ask. Description: " a [long "E"1], horizontal table, hard rubber, short boat, long shank" $$$ See new Website  (The Cap and Ligature sold separately)  Item#: WWS01.05.65.10311.2-0 Sound File(feat. this mpc!): PersonalineS5 white, Tonalin 8, Brilhart LevelAir7

Brilhart Personaline L8, white, tenor:

ULTRA RARE, #8... L8.  These are always great. Wood-grain tooth pad in Excellent condition!! Original tip to a 0.092"! (WWS did minor enhancements and will certify that this mouthpiece is amazing!) There are no cracks to mention. serial number is 5-digit #42382. It plays very easy and has a centered, Mid-Tone core to the tone. These have a medium chamber with shallow side walls. It comes with a vintage ligature.

Description: " a [long "E"1], horizontal table, plastic, long boat, shortest shank"
$...NOW $SOLD

 Item#: WWS0S0.00.311.6-0C5

 

Brilhart Personaline L4:

Don't let the black plastic material fool you. Mouthpiece with the Circle wood-grain tooth pad. Bob Carpenter did the minor perfection of the reface to a 0.090" and facing length of 22mm. He also filled the tooth groove. As usual, Bob's work looks excellent!  4-digit! #7455, The chamber has mild/medium side walls with a great sound.  

Description: " a [longest "E"3], horizontal table, plastic, smallest boat, shortest shank"

$$$ See new Website  Item:WWS1.63.50.9291.1-B45

Sound File: Chester Hazlett, Personaline L4, Personaline S9

Sound File: OttoLinkSlank089, PersonalineL4-090, PersonalineL3-100, PersonalineS6-105

This Mouthpiece on a Tenors Sound File: 

Selmer Mark VI vs Couf Superba1 vs Conn 30M

From Sarge's Collection!

Brilhart Personaline L3:

Don't let the black plastic material fool you. These are well respected. This mouthpiece has the Circle wood-grain tooth pad. Bob Carpenter did the reface to a 0.096".  6-digit: 189662, The chamber has mild/medium side walls, with a great sound.  

Description: " a [long "E"2], horizontal table, plastic, medium boat, shortest shank"

$$$ See new Website  

Item:SSP0U0.00.391.6-B

 

Brilhart Personaline S4 Tenor:  (quick listing) A great mouthpiece with quality hard rubber from the golden era. no serial number, no special tooth pad. It arrived with a near Original tip at 0.077".  Let's talk about making a Reface happen to your liking! Please ask me about a ligature if you need one. Description: " a [short "E"], horizontal table, hard rubber, short boat, long shank" $$$ See new Website   I am doing some history research on Brilhart and will post photos to help with dating-proofs that are no where else online! WOW! This piece is helping unlock and document history! Hint: This is a early Brilhart due to special markings Item: WWS1.4E5.2271.6-C0

 

Brilhart Personaline S5 Tenor:  (quick listing) SUPER GEM! A great mouthpiece with quality hard rubber from the golden era. no serial number. It arrived with a near Original tip at 0.084".  Let's talk about making a Reface happen to your liking! Please ask me about a ligature if you need one. Early Description: " a [Long "E" 1], denim table, hard rubber, long boat, short shank" $$$ See new Website   I am doing some history research on Brilhart and will post photos to help with dating-proofs that are no where else online! WOW! This piece is helping unlock and document history! Hint: This is a very very early Brilhart due to special markings Item: WWS5E1.67.331.6-C0

 

 

From Sarge's Collection!

Brilhart Personaline S6:

SUPER GEM! black hard rubber,  Bob Carpenter did the minor perfection of the reface to a 0.105. As usual, Bob's work looks excellent! The sound is a warm-round, with semi-clean clarity -- truly a blend of sounds and why these are well loved.  

Description: " a [Long "E"], denim table, hard rubber, long boat, short shank"

Included is a Rovner ligature($20) and plastic cap.

$$$ See new Website  Item:SSP00.0U0.1151.5BC05

I am doing some history research on Brilhart and will post photos to help with dating-proofs that are no where else online! WOW! This piece is helping unlock and document history!

Hint: This is a very very early Brilhart due to special markings

SOUND FILE(on similar): Chester Hazlett, Personaline L4, Personaline S9(0.097")

Vintage ARB [Arnold R Brilhart] (Beechler)  "Great Neck Original" #9* Hard Rubber Tenor:

Another great, historical gem! black hard rubber,  TIP MEASURES 0.118" -- WOW. There is very little known about these early pieces. I will say this: This piece played great!  I loved playing it. My estimate is that it was an early 1980s design/manufacture (although it could be an older 'design' as rumors have it as a Blank later used by Beechler. The 118 tip was very easy to blow! I will attempt to put together some rumors (forum talkers) and hearsay that may shed some light on it:

     Description: 

      The short:  

Superb mouthpiece! Hard Rubber. Arnold Brilhart "Hard Rubber" / "Great Neck Original" 9*
--sweet sounds, easy blower, 
--factory flaws in the shank (covered by neck cork), does not affect playing.
--horizontal machine marks on the table.
--Chamber: is medium, with lightly rounded side-walls. Less round the the official Brilhart "Hard Rubber" model.

      The Long:

Here was my reply to an inquiry about my originally limited info:
The Beechler company did [make] the ARB line; this was in cooperation [with] Brilhart. 
I shall certainly add more to the brief description as this rare mouthpiece deserves a proper introduction and representation.

Most people don't know about the early "Hard Rubber"/"Great Neck Original". They are wildly respected and great playing mouthpieces.
Even Beechler's website doesn't have photos of this vintage one (20-30yrs old) as they focus on their newest creations (white with side-walls in the chamber); nor does the tip measurement match up with their website markings for a [#9 ARB at 0.110"]. Even the #10 is only a 0.115. I just think this mouthpiece is a slayer and the added 0.118 tip carried the need for a serious player too, right?
SOTW fellow: "The Great Neck Original blanks were the original blanks used by Brilhart, and were later found and sold by Beechler."
SOTW fellow: "So there is no confusion-- the ARB GREAT NECK ones were blanks that were faced by ARB with their standard facings and numbers, so they bear no correlation to the facings of the original Brilhart GREAT NECK models, the only thing in common is the blank."

The alto counterparts are also fantastic players and sell very well. I still recall the last one I had in here.
If you have any extra and unique info on this rare piece, I'm all ears on it. 

Regardless of all the unknown info, at the end of the day, all that matters is that it 1) plays well, and 2) it is always great to have some historical link to the great mouthpiece makers of the sax world.  It was a pleasure to have it pass through my hands here at WWS. 

SOLD  Item: WWS

 

 

 

Vintage "Designed by Arnold Brilhart" "Great Neck" #3 Hard Rubber Tenor:

WOW, OH, WOW, ... LOOK AT ME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is another highly sought after Brilhart!, original facing #3 on the table.4-digit ser# with, what I believe is the first number scratched off.  Expect Bob Carpenter to give this one a special Refacing to optimize your joy! --YES: Bob refaced it! It is a 0.097" with a Long 23mm facing. (Note this fact). The 23mm facing is not my personal preference, but it might your embouchure style--worth noting--Mouthpiece plays really great. 

Sound type:  It has very even, BOLD, clean tone. It is not "smooth", per se. It has a crisp bark with a smooth rubber general tone. (the "hard rubber" #6 listed below is more Smooth.) The tooth pad lived with a biter, HA, so Bob cleaned it up with extra attention and smoothed it out. Depending on your preference for cosmetics or comfort, perhaps a tooth pad will cover this area. Sorry, no ligature...yet? Bob LOVED this piece. I think he wants to buy it from me. (how's that for an endorsement?):

SOLD Item: WWS2.12.49.12281.4-0BC

Sound File (actual mpc!): Tenor MPCs "BRILHART Hard Rubber": "Hard Rubber" 0.097", 0.102", 0.103", "Designed By Arnold Brilhart" Great Neck NY 0.097"

 

Brilhart "Hard Rubber" #5 Tenor:   These are one of the best Hard Rubber Mouthpieces ever made.  We got it as an altered #5 tip and I had to help it get closer to perfection... There is proof of tooth groove being filled in; I've put a Runyon clear patch on it. 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!  These often out-play vintage rubber Otto Links but are more affordable. It looks like it was well played, but was made in the late 60's, serial number 118537. It arrived slightly larger than original tip (someone else had touched it). I did the reface and set it to 0.084". It has a great POP-SEAL! Considering a beautiful reface(+), but a filled tooth mark(-), the price is going to be 499.00.  It will probably sell quickly, as i have seen them sell at ebay for 599.00.  $$$ See new Website  SOLD  ...personally, I LOVE THIS ONE. That's a small bias because one of my favorite Brilharts is a 0.085" at the tip; I suspect it feels like 'home' to me. Item: WWS02.17.95.881.5-C20

 

Sarge's Collection:

Brilhart "Hard Rubber" #3< Tenor:   These are one of the best Hard Rubber Mouthpieces ever made.  We got it as an altered #5 tip and I had to help it get closer to perfection... There is proof of tooth groove being filled in; I've put a Runyon clear patch on it. 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 151128. Bob Carpenter reface 0.097".  sold  Item: Sarge's Collection

Sound File (Actual Mouthpiece!): Tenor MPCs - 5x: (6:43min) Brilhart "Hard Rubber" 0.097", Couf "Artist" 6 Star 0.089", Dukoff "BD" #7 silver Type-A 0.096", Dukoff "brass Stubby" #7 0.101", Goldbeck "Superb" 0.104"

 

Sarge's Collection:

Brilhart "Hard Rubber" #4< (now 0.102")Tenor:   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".  $$$ See new Website  ...SOLD Item: Sarge's Collection Sound File (actual mpc!): Tenor MPCs "BRILHART Hard Rubber": "Hard Rubber" 0.097", 0.102", 0.103", "Designed By Arnold Brilhart" Great Neck NY 0.097"

 

Brilhart "Hard Rubber" #6<8* Tenor: These are one of the best Hard Rubber Mouthpieces ever made.  We got it as an altered #6 tip and I'll have Bob Carpenter open it up to perfection... There was a minor tooth groove I had Bob fix also. 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!  These often out-play vintage rubber Otto Links but are more affordable. It looks like it was well played, but was made in the late 60's, serial number 013167. You don't often see "6" facings on this. It arrived slightly larger than original tip, measuring 0.093". Bob opened it up to 0.103"...technically that makes it an 8* tip. 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.  $$$ See new Website  ... After the reface Bob said, "You're not getting it back." (The highest compliment he has ever said about a mouthpiece. He was serious.) "I have 3 in my collection, and I intend to make it 4." Needless to say, I got it back but that was because I was supposed to hoard it for my personal collection. Item: WWS02.47.06.1171-3-BC40 Sound File (tip@ 0.095): SoloistD, Lawton 7* B, Brilhart Hard Rubber Sound File (actual mouthpiece): Otto Link 4**** 0.100", Brilhart Hard Rubber 0.103", Berg Larsen SS 130-0-SMS Sound File (actual mpc!): Tenor MPCs "BRILHART Hard Rubber": "Hard Rubber" 0.097", 0.102", 0.103", "Designed By Arnold Brilhart" Great Neck NY 0.097"

 

 

A baby from Chadd's Collection...

Brilhart Tonalin 7 tenor:

a super rare tip size! Ser#27407 with script in beautiful condition. FIVE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER! This one plays really nice with decent focus for a Tonalin but a little extra power with the "7" tip. I'm biased, but I love these. A bolder, smooth Stan Getz-type sound. Original Tip size at 0.095", no tooth grooves! 

SOLD Item:WWS2.7S5.2201.4-0

 

 

 

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BROADUS:

 

JUST REFACED!

vintage Steve Broadus "New York - Paris" S3 tenor:

vintage hard rubber mouthpiece with good material; NOT THE "PERFECTED MODEL"! It has large, medium-large chamber (think: Woodwind Co.). The original tip was at 0.056", now my refaced TIP @ 0.085" Plays with very clean tone. it's very focused, medium-loud, has some hidden treble to cut through (I was very surprised about this). the shank is large on the neck cork, and a New Runyon, clear bite pad installed! Ask me about a basic-tenor ligature if needed.

SOLD with my custom reface 

Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-18C60

 

BUESCHER:

 

vintage Buescher (Rasher/Pickle) Tenor: vintage hard rubber mouthpiece. It is the Emblem "The Buescher" It has large chamber, with Bob Carpenter refaced tip at 0.093". It was originally 0.050" on arrival! typical vintage, 1920s tone!

SOLD Item:WWST00.00.423.201.1-B0

Sound File: SoloistD, Brilhart Level Air 6*, Buescher Pickle

 

Vintage BUESCHER hard rubber mouthpiece tenor: (quick listing, from Lot Purchase) vintage Bueschers from 19teens(?) up through 30s. All have a large chamber. (Listed Left-Right). Ask me about a ligature to add in!

1) Buescher TrueTone USA(deep font), long shank pickle, "tru-lay 63/812 SO": original tip @0.062"

     SOLD  Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-7

2) Buescher TrueTone USA(light font), long shank pickle: refaced tip @0.077"

      

     $$$ See new Website  Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-8

3) Buescher TrueTone USA(deep font), short shank pickle, "tru-lay 60/937 M": Bob Carpenter reface tip @0.082"

     SOLD Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-9

4) [Buescher] (no font), short shank pickle, number "2": looks like Bob Carpenter Reface tip @0.087"

   $$$ See new Website  Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-10

5) Very vintage Buescher!(Emblem font), non- pickle: minor tooth wear, original tip @ 0.056", let's talk about a reface.

     SOLD-ON TRIAL $60.00 as is, 129.00 refaced Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-11

 

BUFFET: 

 

Buffet SDA Hard Rubber Tenor "C2":   From a Super DynAction.  Hard Rubber mouthpiece from the early 60's, in terrific, original condition, gold script is highly visible, not faded. Marked "C2"  Good for legit or orchestra work. Tip at 0.089", comes with original Buffet ligature.

SOLD Item: WSS

Sound File: Tenors file: Buffet SDA vs Martin Magna vs King Zephyr(eyebrows)  

 

CONN:

 

Conn Steelay "Standard" No.5, tenor:Paired with Conns from 1935-56, these had several options. The "No.5" (of the 6 sizes) was, according to Conn Loyalist: "A short facing with wide tip opening. Most popular with dance men who want plenty of volume with good tone." I find this entertaining because the original tip measures 0.059". The mouthpiece is in excellent condition. It has a huge round chamber and deep rounded side walls. Plays surprisingly easy, tone is bold but tubby, slight bit nasally but with bolder presence. sorry, no ligature.

SOLD  Item#: WWS50.00.12261.2-0-4 

 

Conn Steelay "Standard" No.3, tenor:

Paired with Conns from 1935-56, these had several options. The "No.5" (of the 6 sizes) was, according to Conn Loyalist: "A short facing with Medium-wide tip opening. The most popular all-purpose mouthpiece. Fine for solo work. Gives Larger Volume than Lay No.2." I find this entertaining because the original tip measures 0.059". The mouthpiece is in excellent condition. It has a huge round chamber and deep rounded side walls. Plays surprisingly easy, tone is bold but tubby, slight bit nasally, but with bolder presence. sorry, no ligature(ASK).

$$$ See new Website   Item#: WWS6E4.85.12261.2-0-4 

 

vintage Conn Tune-able "D" tenor: (quick listing, from Lot Purchase) vintage hard rubber mouthpiece with good material. "D" on the table, It has very large chamber. Adjustable tuner works!!! The original tip is at 0.056" ...we can talk about this getting a reface...or maybe you are collector!?

$SOLD Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-15

 

Vintage Conn Eagle Tenor:  Vintage hard rubber from the 1920s.  Script/Eagle in decent shape.  It has a large Chamber and I just had Bob Carpenter open it up to 0.086". (the cap and ligature were sold separately after this photo) SOLD  Item:WWST00.00.821.1-B Sound File(feat. this mpc!): Tenors+MPC file: SMLs Rev D, Gold Medal--Selmer "classic", Conn Eagle

 

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COUF:

 

H. Couf "4* SPECIAL" tenor: here's a great playing, hard plastic mouthpiece. free blowing tip I refaced it to 0.085"! It has slight, rollover baffle at the tip (from reface), and slight, gradual sidewalls in the chamber. HUGE TONE!

$$$ See new Website ...SWEET DEAL  Item: WWS00.00.2121.4-0-C30

 

H. Couf "Artist 5*R" tenor (RAC): here's another great, hard rubber mouthpiece. It arrived with original tip at 0.085" but it just received a reface with Bob C. to give it some more edge and power-- now 0.096" with 22mm facing length and the "RAC" stamp on the table. Medium round chamber, currently with no baffle (small rollover likely in reface). This has a semi-slimline look.

SOLD--AMAZING POWER, EASY BLOWER 

Item: WWS35.80.4181.4-0B40

Just in...

H. Couf "Artist 5*S" tenor:

here's another great, hard rubber mouthpiece. As Bob says: "these are the good rubber...they even taste like it". Ha, dare I say, he's right. you can taste the quality rubber. (I hope my cleaners can also act as as sealer to the rubber--to help the playing experience away from the taste of vintage rubber).  It arrived with original tip at 0.084" but it will get a WWS Reface here. The air goes into straight side-walls, into a Medium round chamber (slightly smaller than my other Couf Artist), currently with no baffle (small rollover likely in reface). This has a semi-slimline look. I have had several of these that were really fun!  This one has a slightly smaller medium chamber than Sarge's collection one (The "Artist"). This is the next generation with the [COUF] labeling--mostly worn off now.

$$$ See new Website 

Item: WWS5E1.1191.6-C0

 

Sarge's Collection!:

H. Couf "Artist [6 star] ****** " tenor :

here's another great, hard rubber mouthpiece. It arrived with original tip at 0.088". Medium round chamber, currently with no baffle. This has a very slim look. GREAT POWER, focus and free-blowing! Comes with brass "Couf" ligature!

$$$ See new Website  AMAZING POWER, EASY BLOWER 

Item: Sarge's Collection

Sound File (Actual Mouthpiece!): Tenor MPCs - 5x: (6:43min) Brilhart "Hard Rubber" 0.097", Couf "Artist" 6 Star 0.089", Dukoff "BD" #7 silver Type-A 0.096", Dukoff "brass Stubby" #7 0.101", Goldbeck "Superb" 0.104"

Sound File (Actual Mpc!): Tenor MPCs 5x: Selmer C* Short Shank-71, Otto Link Tone Master 7-86, OttoLinkFourStar-RAC87, Herbert Couf Artist-88, Runyon #4 Ivory-78Selmer C* Short Shank-71, Otto Link Tone Master 7-86, OttoLinkFourStar-RAC87, Herbert Couf Artist-88, Runyon #4 Ivory-78

 

 

DUKOFF:

 

Dukoff Super Power Chamber D7 Tenor: Metal, rock & roll Loud mouthpieces.  Tips and rails look great, original tip measuring 0.095", baffle is that large step/slope baffle. comes with black cap. a SUPER free-blowing mouthpiece!

SOLD Item: WWS1.62.00.6181.1-0-0

Sound File: Tenors & MPC file: 

SelmerVIvsTheMartinTenor--Dukoff D7vsOttoLink4****MasterC.H.Sp.

Sound File: Tonalin, Brilhart Hard Rubber, HR Berg 110-2-0, Weltklang, Dukoff D7

Sound File (actual mpc): 4x: Otto Link NY 0.093", Berg Larsen SS 90-0-SMS, Dukoff D7 0.097", Berg Larsen 110-1-M Rubber

 

Dukoff D6 [Nickel plated/silverite?!] ALTO/C-Melody:

~IN BETWEEN ALTO AND TENOR~

     Here is a surprise mouthpiece! (I can learn something new every day!) great This mouthpiece with a tip at 0.074" and a bum reed facing. It will needed refacing help. So I had Bob Carpenter look into it. He filled the tooth pad. After he returned it (also with confusion!), I did some serious improvements to the facing -- a WWS Reface-- and it now currently sits at 0.071".  This is a very tricky mouthpiece. Here is my best guess: A prototype Alto, or a C-melody test!

     Why might I guess it is a C-Melody? 

Measurements: 

1) body length that does not match Alto or Tenor.

2) Shank that does not go onto a tenor.

3) Reed window matches vintage C-melody mouthpieces

4) Reed plate is long for an alto, and short for a tenor (the reed hangs over the edge)

$$$ See new Website  Item: WWSL4W0.1271.6-0C60B30

 

Dukoff "Fluted Chamber 6*" Tenor: another great Dukoff that is very rare and unique. It plays very nice overall and was refaced by "Marin Spivic" to an easy blowing tip measuring 0.096", Tip and rails look great. It has the medium round chamber with the classic "fluted" walls. Comes with a vintage, metal ligature. SOLD Item: SSPT00.00.1301.3-0-2   Sound File:  Guardala brecker, Berg metal 110-3-M, Berg HR 110-1-M, Ponzol, Dukoff Fluted, King T "RAC" Sound File (Actual Mouthpiece!): DUKOFF x4: Fluted Chamber 0.095-96", "B.D." #7(type A) 0.096", Nickel-plated brass D8 0.101", brass Stubby #7 0.101" (5:04min)

 

Bobby Dukoff "Hollywood" Tenor:  Brass material,  Serial # 066, probably late 40's.  Beautiful warm tone...original marking is a "4", refaced by Bob C to play awesome right at the Dexter Gordon tone! SOLD Item: SP Sound File: Dukoff BD vs Otto Link 4****  vs Otto Link FL (Coltrane!)

 

Silver Dukoff Hollywood "BD" #7 Tenor mouthpiece:

silver plated brass, Serial #634, beautiful tone. It arrived with silver separating on the table and the corner tip has a bad seal, also a tooth groove   that I had Bob Carpenter fill in to repair. It walked in Original at 0.093", but the repairs were required. I repaired/refaced it to 0.096" and silver plated the repairs and table. A superb Player! medium chamber makes this the Type A (of 2; so, the older model). You will want to try this one!

$$$ See new Website Item: WWS4.21.7281.5-0C30B20

Sound File (Actual Mouthpiece!):(6:43min) Brilhart "Hard Rubber" 0.097", Couf "Artist" 6 Star 0.089", Dukoff "BD" #7 silver Type-A 0.096", Dukoff "brass Stubby" #7 0.101", Goldbeck "Superb" 0.104"

Sound File (Actual Mouthpiece!): DUKOFF x4: Fluted Chamber 0.095-96", "B.D." #7(type A) 0.096", Nickel-plated brass D8 0.101", brass Stubby #7 0.101" (5:04min)

A baby from Chadd's Collection...

Dukoff brass "Stubby" 7 tenor:  Super super rare, 1940s, with the original tip and ligature.(I'll be hunting for a cap) It arrived at Original 0.100" in the Tip. However a small bump was damaging the seal. I repaired that with a very minor reface and it now measures 0.101". (Photos were 'before' the repair.) It has a Large chamber and is a very smoky player. Mmm Mmm ... this one is an awesome mouthpiece that I hope you don't actually buy. Once you try it, you'll be like me and stash it! SOLD  Item: Chadd's Collection Sound File (Actual Mouthpiece!): (6:43min) Brilhart "Hard Rubber" 0.097", Couf "Artist" 6 Star 0.089", Dukoff "BD" #7 silver Type-A 0.096", Dukoff "brass Stubby" #7 0.101", Goldbeck "Superb" 0.104" Sound File (Actual Mouthpiece!): DUKOFF x4: Fluted Chamber 0.095-96", "B.D." #7(type A) 0.096", Nickel-plated brass D8 0.101", brass Stubby #7 0.101" (5:04min)

 

A baby from Sarge's Collection...

Dukoff nickel-plated brass D8 tenor:  Sarge's notes on this one: "Nickel silver plated brass (prototype to SPC or Dave Guardala), original tip D8, unfooled with--$1200." Original tip @ 0.101". It plays big and awesome! See the SOUND FILE. $$$ See new Website  Item: Sarge's Collection Sound File (Actual Mouthpiece!): DUKOFF x4: Fluted Chamber 0.095-96", "B.D." #7(type A) 0.096", Nickel-plated brass D8 0.101", brass Stubby #7 0.101" (5:04min)

 

 

GOLDBECK & Co.

 

Sarge's Collection!

WOW! WOW! WOW! I Love it!

Goldbeck & Co. "Superb" #2 tenor @ 0.104"!: Nickel plated brass (nickel-silver, some say). These are great mouthpieces! The refaced tip, likely done by Bob Carpenter @ 0.104". It is a HUGE large chamber with a huge tone. it is Classic Jazz all the way.  I thought I was Coleman Hawkins on steroids! Seriously!  Custom ligature made to fit. ...I NEED to make a Sound File for this one.... $ --SOLD in 24hrs! Item: Sarge's Collection Sound File (Actual Mouthpiece!):  (6:43min) Brilhart "Hard Rubber" 0.097", Couf "Artist" 6 Star 0.089", Dukoff "BD" #7 silver Type-A 0.096", Dukoff "brass Stubby" #7 0.101", Goldbeck "Superb" 0.104"

 

Goldbeck & Co. "Superb" #3 tenor: (not actual photo) Nickel plated brass (nickel-silver, some say). These are great mouthpieces! Just refaced here at WWS to 0.091". It is a HUGE large chamber with a huge tone. I left a slight roll-over baffle to add some clarity.  it is Classic Jazz all the way.  The last one made me think I was Coleman Hawkins on steroids! Seriously!  This one has a 10% smaller tip size. I have a working ligature Included. $$$ See new Website  ... I'm planning to reface it and attempt to make it a Copy of the one listed above, Sarge's, that sold in 24hrs! Item: WWS1.0E6.12121.5-C60 Sound File: Tenor MPCs - 5x: (6:43min) Brilhart "Hard Rubber" 0.097", Couf "Artist" 6 Star 0.089", Dukoff "BD" #7 silver Type-A 0.096", Dukoff "brass Stubby" #7 0.101", Goldbeck "Superb" 0.104"

 

 

 

(M.C.) GREGORY:

 

vintage Reloplex by Rico, Hollywood, 3M tenor: (quick listing, from Lot Purchase)

vintage plastic composite mouthpiece with good material; Size 3M, ser#7891".sidewalls chamber (think: Ebolin). The original(?) tip is at 0.083" (a 3M should be more closed)(untested)... I'll certainly inspect it more.

SOLD  Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-19

 

MC Gregory ["Master" by Gregory Hollywood], 5-18M, tenor:  Another great mouthpiece. It reminds me a lot of the Model A design--shallow beak. the Script is in excellent condition too! But these have a medium, round chamber--no side walls.  Original tip measures 0.076". You can see the original marks on the table and tip! The beak continues to be very shallow, so no biting without protection. Comes with a nice brass ligature. SOLD Item#: WWS50.00.231.4-0

 

MC Gregory Model B, 4A18, tenor:

The brother to the Model A (Paul Desmond on alto), the Model B is quite different. It is a slimmer design (pictures) and the chamber has flat sidewalls--not a round exit like the Model A. In tone, it is more focused with more reedy tone than the Model-A. Original tip measures 0.065". The beak continues to be very shallow, so no biting without protection. I will find a vintage brass ligature to fit. :)

$$$ See new Website  WOW! Item#: WWS50.00.12261.2-0-2

MC Gregory: 5A 20, Model A, "Los Angeles" Rico, Hollywood, 3M tenor:

(Photos are before refacing work)

SOUND: Focused warmth and slight edge--from flat sidewalls into round chamber(throat). "Rico Products LTD Distributors" + "Model A". These have a shallow beak that allows the mouthpiece to vibrate freely like Gregorys are known for. TIP arrived measuring very much original 0.078". However, when I look at it, I feel like there was very very minor work done to the tip to help it seal (perhaps). I'll inspect this and make sure it plays awesome. The mouthpiece just received a WWS Reface, Tip at: 0.085". It plays with large gusto for only an 0.085", with an easy response.

sold Item:WWSL1.32.1S4.5241.6-01C25

 

M.C. Gregory "Model A" 4A 18 Tenor (#1):  This is the tenor version of the Paul Desmond sound. It is Hard Rubber and plays really nice with stiff, >2.75 size reeds.  ser #3564. Mouthpiece in EXCELLENT condition--museum quality. Original tip and rails = flawless, original tip measuring 0.065". Produced in the Rico era--"Rico Products LTD Distributors".  comes with working ligature & tooth pad (now installed) to prevent wear through the shallow beak (shallowness credited to help vibrations through the reed and mouthpiece). SOLD Item: WWS00.00.7281.1-0 Sound File: MPC file with DIFFERENT players!?!?:  Sarge playing: SelmerC* vs OttoLink4****Master vs MCGregory Model A Chadd playing: SelmerC* vs OttoLink4****Master vs MCGregory Model A

MC Gregory " GALE Hollywood" 3M modified Tenor:

Here is a well-loved example of another great, Gregory mouthpiece. Typical MC Gregory design: shallow beak and quality rubber. This is the [type 3] of the GALE Hollywood--with the thinnest metal shank.  Made probably in the late 1940s, by my guess.

   The GALE was named after his daughter and the craftsmanship was still present to this day upon my early inspection. Unfortunately the tip had some damage on arrival so a reface seemed to be required to bring it to life. Rather than keep it at the original 0.062" it arrived with, the repairs allowed me to open it up to a very smooth playing 0.080" tip!  

   SOUND: It has a very clean tone and is even across the full instrument (perhaps a bit of extra resonance in the low end).  

   Currently no ligature is paired with it, but I'd be happy to include a basic one if you ask.

$SOLD Once you try it, I doubt you will want to let it go! 

tem: WWS0.9E3.32.2111.6-C32

 

 

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GUARDALA:

 

From Sarge's Collection:

Dave Guardala "DG", Tenor: Yep. The Bomb right here. The handmade greatness, # 5432 with "DG" on the front. Original tip @ 0.112".

SOLD Item: SSP

Sound File:  Guardala brecker, Berg metal 110-3-M, Berg HR 110-1-M, Ponzol, Dukoff Fluted, King T "RAC"

Sound File: Guardala brecker, Brilhart Level Air 7, Dukoff D8, Wagner, Wolfe Tayne 9

Sound File: A WWS Silver Resto. Selmer Mark VI 5-digit #83K (Brecker era) vs Selmer Mark VI #155K Original Lac (mid-run era) MOUTHPIECES: Guardala DG brecker vs Tonalin

 

Dave Guardala DG Studio, Tenor:

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."

IT PLAYS THE DOORS DOWN!

$SOLD Item: WWST4.5S0.6101.6-0C60

 

 

 

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KING:

 

King/SML 2 Tenor:  Originally supplied with the King Marigaux, by SML. , all original and excellent. Original tip @ 0.072".   $$$ See new Website  Item: WSS

 

vintage WHITE "King T" 2 tenor:

white plastic; originally setup with Super 20s! Chamber has side walls. The original tip was at 0.070" ...WWS Reface now at 0.086"

$$$ See new Website ,  Item:WWS00.00.12201.4-0C30

 

vintage King T "Equa Tru" tenor: vintage hard rubber mouthpiece with good material. "france" on side, It has large chamber. The original tip is at 0.067" ...we can talk about this getting a reface.

SOLD as is, refaced $TBD Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-13

 

King "T" tenor: Markings of "2". Bob Carpenter did reface to a 0.100" and facing length of 23mm. He also slightly filled the tooth groove. Plastic mouthpiece with a Medium-Small chamber with flat sidewalls. Comes with original brass three-band ligature! $$$ See new Website Item:WWS00.00.9151.1-B45 Sound File: Guardala brecker, Berg metal 110-3-M, Berg HR 110-1-M, Ponzol, Dukoff Fluted, King T "RAC"

 

MARTIN:

 

(#1) Martin Tenor ("RAC"): I'm going to call these the [Committee III] model, because they came with that model of sax. Here is an early 50s/60s Martin plastic mouthpiece (originally paired with "The Martin ____" horns) . They are good players with a mild-vintage tone--very good Presence in sound. Bob Carpenter 0.095" and facing length of 21mm. (table marked with Bob's "RAC 95-21" initials. Plastic mouthpiece with a Medium-Small chamber with flat sidewalls (slightly larger than Brilhart Ebolins). Comes with brass ligature. Since Bob gave this one back praising its playability, it will sell for:

SOLD on trial Item:WWS00.00.521.2-B40

(#2) Martin Tenor: I'm going to call these the [Committee III] model, because they came with that model of sax. Here is an early 50s/60s Martin plastic mouthpiece (originally paired with "The Martin ____" horns) . They are good players with a mild-vintage tone--a bit more nasal tone compared to #1 above due to the original tip is a 0.075". Plastic mouthpiece with a Medium-Small chamber with flat sidewalls (slightly larger than Brilhart Ebolins). mild tooth imprints. Comes with nickel ligature.

$$$ See new Website Item:WSS00.00.529.8-0

(#3) Martin Tenor: I'm going to call these the [Committee III] model, because they came with that model of sax. Here is an 50s/60s Martin plastic mouthpiece (originally paired with "The Martin ____" horns) . They are good players with a mild-vintage tone--a bit more nasal tone compared to #1 above due to the enhanced tip by me is a 0.074". Plastic mouthpiece with a Medium-Small chamber with flat sidewalls (slightly larger than Brilhart Ebolins). slight tooth marks. Comes with brass ligature.

$$$ See new Website  Item:WSS00.00.2171.5-C10

 

vintage "Martin Handcraft" #3, hard rubber! tenor: (quick listing, from Lot Purchase) vintage, hard rubber mouthpiece with good material; thin, long-shank. "3" on the table, It has VERY LARGE CHAMBER. The original tip is at 0.079" (untested)...we can talk about this getting a reface. I'll certainly inspect it more.

***I think this has the potential to be a sweet mouthpiece! just like an ol' Conn mouthpiece.

SOLD

Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-23

 

 

MEYER:

 

1980s Meyer 5M  tenor: from the early 80s, Here's a nice Meyer for warm jazz tone.  The original tip is at 0.079". These versatile mouthpieces can bridge the gap between swing, trad and jazz. no special ligature here, but with the original box! "#5, medium chamber, medium facing length"

For cheaper than New prices, I'll inspect and perfect the Seal of this mouthpiece!

$$$ See new Website  --SOLD

Item:WWS00.00.1011.5-1C15

 

1980s Meyer 5M  tenor:

Here is one from the early 80s with a warm Meyer, jazz tone. original tip is at 0.076". These versatile mouthpieces can bridge the gap between swing, trad and jazz. no special ligature here. "#5, medium chamber, medium facing length"

For cheaper than New prices, I'll inspect and perfect the Seal of this mouthpiece!

$$$ See new Website 

Item:WWS25.00.1014.5-1C15

 

 

vintage Meyer 6S "made in USA" Tenor:   By it's general looks, i would say this is a ca. 1970's  mfg.  It's in excellent condition and of course i sent it to Bob to perfect  the tip and facing.  He has made this one a .100" tip , with a 22mm facing length.  This batch of Meyers all play superbly.  These versatile mouthpieces can bridge the gap between swing, trad and jazz.  with Bob's refacing included, this one will go for

$$$ See new Website  Item: WSS

 

LAWTON:

 

Lawton 7 star B Tenor:

Hand Made in England, by Geoff Lawton, This vintage Geoff Lawton metal mouthpiece model 7*B for tenor sax comes with the original ligature and cap. It is in very good condition, a few small bare spot in the silver show brass (see pics). Tip and rails are perfect, bite patch has always been protected, it measures .103".

SOLD Item: SP

Sound File (actual mpc) SoloistD, Lawton 7* B, Brilhart Hard Rubber

 

 

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OTHER/Misc:

 

vintage Coast R3 tenor: (quick listing, from Lot Purchase)

  vintage hard rubber mouthpiece with good material. "france" on the side, It has small chamber. The original tip is at 0.063" ...we can talk about this getting a reface.

$$$ See new Website   Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-15

 

Vandoren T55 tenor: hard rubber, very high baffle. a very nice player with free blowing tip measuring an original 0.097"! It has a long facing by design. New retail price is 130.00; i will beat that and this one is like-new.

SOLD Item: SSPT00.00.1301.3-0-9

 

vintage [no name] "France" tenor: vintage hard rubber mouthpiece with good material. "france" on side, It has medium-small-medium chamber. The original tip is at 0.062" ...we can talk about this getting a reface.

$$$ See new Website  Item:WWS0C0.00.111.6-0

 

vintage Jean Martin tenor: (quick listing, from Lot Purchase)

vintage hard rubber mouthpiece with good material. "france" on side, It has small chamber. The original tip is at 0.073" ...we can talk about this getting a reface.

#1) $$$ See new Website ...SOLD Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-5

#2) $$$ See new Website  Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-12

 

Wein (misc) tenor: plastic composite mouthpiece with inner side walls (like a JK slimline), a very nice player with free blowing tip measuring an original 0.101" after Bob met the tip! Looking for a bargain mouthpiece?  Ignore the lesser-known name, and you get a good player!:

$$$ See new Website  Item: WWS00.00.12221.4-3-BC50

Sound File: TENORx2-MPCx3: Buffet S1, Conn 10M MPCS: Wein 0.101", Berg 0.129", RunyonSpoiler 0.099" (7:43min)

 

Claude Lakey JAZZ - 9*3 -  Tenor:

Rubber, arrived with original tip at 0.116".  $50 Rovner Versa ligature and plastic cap included. (toothpad looks to have two pads, and loose inset). Compare at $115 New without the upgraded ligature. 

$$$ See new Website 

Item: WWS3S7.34.441.6-003

 

vintage "Kay O'Brien Double Chamber - Detroit" tenor:  vintage hard rubber mouthpiece with good material; "B6" on the table (like a Woodwind Co.), "A2" on the side, It has small chamber into the throat of the mouthpiece, with a small step-ledge as it opens into the medium chamber. REFACED by Bob Carpenter to a 0.087". This plays super easy and has a nice Classical tone--partly muffled, resonant in the lower register.    Baffle looks like Guardala 15%, or Berg 15% -- the slight bullet drop.

***A REALLY NICE MOUTHPIECE! for $159.00

***Michael Brockman (University of Washington Professor of Saxophone) tested --Stamp of approval!

$$$ See new Website  ...just handed this off to Bob C for a Reface!

 Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-21B60

 

Silver Wolfe Tayne, "4" Tenor:

Metal, rock & roll Loud mouthpieces, tip measuring 0.078", baffle is a mild rollover slope style. Mpc shows mild wear--little marks from case bouncing, not affecting playability. comes with new replacement lacquer ligature.

$$$ See new Website  Item:WWSL52.8S5.5241.6-03C0

 

Sarge's Collection:

Gold Wolfe Tayne "9" Tenor: Metal, rock & roll Loud mouthpieces, gold plated, These are brighter and focused sounding--not as spread as a Dukoff.  Tips and rails look great, tip measuring 0.100", baffle is a mild rollover slope style. bite plate looks good too. (tooth pad recommended), no ligature.

$SOLDItem: Sarge's Collection!

Sound File (actual mpc!): Guardala brecker, Brilhart Level Air 7, Dukoff D8, Wagner, Wolfe Tayne 9  

                                    *** ASK ME about a Wolfe Tayne Ligature.

 

 

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OTTO LINK:

 

modern Otto Link STM "NY" 4* tenor: From the newer era of Otto Link, the NY model is a great step up mouthpiece! The tip on this one is 0.072" which is great for a young player (good control) or any player who might like harder reeds and a different response to it.  Comes with original box and ligature. All in very good condition! $SOLD ... Compare New at $195-227.00 Item:WWSL52.8S5.5241.6-04C0

 

Sarge's Collection:

Vintage Otto Link New York "Model 4****" tenor:

From Sarge's Collection, it was refaced by Bob Carpenter to TIP = 0.087" and it plays great!

Vintage Otto Link sound with that true, vintage jazz tone. great response.  NO LIGATURE currently.

***note that a Harrison soprano will fit as a ligature.

TIP: now 0.087" REFACED by RAC

SOLD

Item: SSP

Sound File (Actual Mpc!): 5x: Selmer C* Short Shank-71, Otto Link Tone Master 7-86, OttoLinkFourStar-RAC87, Herbert Couf Artist-88, Runyon #4 Ivory-78Selmer C* Short Shank-71, Otto Link Tone Master 7-86, OttoLinkFourStar-RAC87, Herbert Couf Artist-88, Runyon #4 Ivory-78

 

 

Vintage Otto Link STM "USA" 6, early Babbitt, WIDE tip tenor:

a mid-70s, large font (side number) "Super Tone Master", length measures 100mm and the 21mm SKINNIER tooth pad than most Otto Links. These are a bit rarer and less known. with ligature and cap, Bob said they my be from a later era; however, totally functional and are a good set together.

TIP: original 0.086" ... needed "enhanced" work.

TIP: now 0.086" REFACED with 22mm facing length.

$$$ See new Website 

Item: WWS00.00.1011.5-0C

 

Vintage Otto Link STM "USA" 6*, early Babbitt, THIN tip tenor:

a mid-70s large font (side number) "Super Tone Master", length measures 100mm and the 18mm SKINNY tooth pad. These are a bit rarer and less known. After cleaning it up, the play test was nice--subtle smooth "Link tone", but the response wasn't quite [butter] on my first reed. Tip and table showed some very slight refacing adjustments. However, according to my inspection, I will have to give this one a Full Reface. This Link deserves it. I am aiming for a butter-responsive tip and a warm Otto Link Tone. Comes with ligature and cap! (Box is here too, but it was on a new level of gross smell). It just received a reface & replating my me. I tried to keep it as close to original as possible. The untrained eye won't even know it was worked on. The curve wasn't even a "curve" on arrival. UPDATE: Tip measures 0.094" (#6+)after reface 22.5 facing length.

$$$ See new Website 

Item: WWS00.00.251.5-0C15

 

vintage 1950s Otto Link "Super Tone Master" (No USA), 4*<6, Tenor:

(I have more photos)

...1950s "NO USA" Otto Link--short body, no serial #, small font with roll-over baffle (=brighter tone). Has a slight roll-over baffle as was the design (more brighter) and perhaps more of a baffle in this one because of tip change from the 4* (small font) marking up to the ~#6 size. refaced tip @ 0.093"....or a 6+ (6 = ~0.091). I can almost certainly tell you that this tip was done by Bob Carpenter (I know the story on this mouthpiece and the buyer traded it in many years later). The bite pad shows signs of being repaired (glue) to hold, and it appears there was a pickup filled. (I don't see any worries there--I just feel the need to mention).  I did a few inspection points on the tip (since it was out with player for so long), I opted to do very minor touchups to clean up the table & tip seal. As was done previous, I'll seal those repairs with fresh gold plating! Comes with original ligature and non-original nickel cap (if you'd like it). It plays with a [brighter] tone than the classic Link tone.

SOLD -  AMAZING PRICE on a Florida Link! 

Lots of folks won't even have a ligature included for that price!

Item:WWS1.50.0.351.5-C60

 

vintage Otto Link "Tone Master" 7 Tenor:    before: yes, I said the super rare "7" tip!!! (keep in mind that is based on the vintage chart size: = a modern 5* Link size) It arrived in an Original Tip @ 0.085"!!! BUT...it did not play well at all--facing was too long, So after leveling the table, and adjusting the curve start & end, I improved it and had to do a minor reface to 0.086".PLAYS AWESOME! It has a white tooth pad (confusing to me) but it looks original--NEAT!. These can easily demand$900.00+ at a retail listing, but I bet you'll be enticed by this one. Comes with original ligature & cap! Both are worn. "Before" photo to the right. It has a large chamber and a fantastic, vintage Link tone. Factor in: refacing attention (+$125), silver plate repairs/mouthpiece($82), thin Gold plate ($82)to enhance the vintage look: SOLD There's one on eBay for $895 and it is a wreck! Item: WWSL4.5S0.00.1221.4-0-C60

Sound File (Actual Mpc!): 5x: Selmer C* Short Shank-71, Otto Link Tone Master 7-86, OttoLinkFourStar-RAC87, Herbert Couf Artist-88, Runyon #4 Ivory-78

 

1950 Otto Link, no USA, Double band, NEW YORK, 5 < 7* Tenor:

Bob Carpenter reface, now a beautiful 0.105" or a Link 7* size. You know it's good when Bob takes it to the next gig, the whole gig, and THEN tells me how nice it played. haha. It plays excellent with a traditional smoky tone. Comes with the vintage ligature! 

old Sound File: OTTO LINKs x5: Master Link .096", NY Master Link 4**** 0.088", NY Tone Master 0.096", Super Tone Master NY double band 0.094", Super Tone Master NY double band 0.097"

old Sound File: TENOR x2 & MPCs x3: Selmer MarkVI, Selmer New Largebore -- Selmer Soloist C* short shank 0.070", Otto Link NY 6**0.097", Tonalin0.085"

1500.00...SOLD Item #: WWS4.00.00.5171.3-B75

 

1950 NY Otto Link, Double band 4* < 6* Tenor:

Ultra-rare Double Band Otto Link Super Tone Master, serial # c77, with 4* and "CH" on the other side.  "Otto Link Co. New York, N.Y." This is before they moved to Florida, extra long biteplate. Bob Carpenter opened it up to a 0.094" which is a link  6* facing... opening up a tip a little like this gives it a slight roll baffle over to the tip, and adds a little presence, which  like, but to each their own.  If you put a new reed on and give it the suction test, it holds for about 3 seconds and then goes POP.   It plays beautifully, paired with a MK VI, it can produce the Coltrane tone nearly perfectly... assuming you have the chops.  Comes with the original ligature. 

1500.00  SOLD Plays like butter!  Item: Sarge's Collection
Sound File(on similar): Dukoff BD vs Otto Link 4****  vs Otto Link FL (Coltrane!)

Sound File(actual Mpc!OLD): Tonalin 85, NY Otto Link 95, Woodwind 95

Sound File: OTTO LINKs x5: Master Link .096", NY Master Link 4**** 0.088", NY Tone Master 0.096", Super Tone Master NY double band 0.094", Super Tone Master NY double band 0.097"

Sound File (actual mpc): 4x: Otto Link NY 0.093", Berg Larsen SS 90-0-SMS, Dukoff D7 0.097", Berg Larsen 110-1-M Rubber

 

Otto Link, SLANT SIGNATURE, "Tone Edge" #6 Tenor, rubber, series II:

Made of some of the best hard rubber. wide table, side number stamp = series 2 model (of 3). The horizontal table markings are not quite there (not my doing). There will be no hype here. This is one of the most sought after tenor mouthpieces. It plays fantastic, as it should. It arrived with minor imperfections in the seal. It was cautiously and expertly repaired here at WWS. The tip may have opened about 0.0005" from that point. I will call this a darn-near Original Tip at 0.100". No paired ligature or cap or box to sent with it, sorry.

$$$ See new Website -  I really wanted to keep this in my stash; Maybe you can help me!

Item: WWSW6.0WTL0.3291.6-0C16

 

THE MACK-DADDY HERE:

1950s Otto Link, No USA, "NEW YORK", Double Band, 6*S Tenor:    ...on arrival, an improper tip measurement at 082", now a 0.099"!!! (or a Link 6**) It arrived with an improper curve and tip size. Between Bob Carpenter and myself doing a duos worth of the refacing work, this will be a superb player once we are satisfied.  Under close inspection, we knew it was our duty to bring this baby to life! All repairs were sealed with silver & gold plating. " 6 * S " = This "S" marking is very very rare. It is original with the mouthpiece, as the marking is also on the box and the number stamped on the table.

SER#: H63.  WITH ORIGINAL LIGATURE, CAP, and BOX!

$$$ See new Website 

Item: WWS3.1S5.2111.6-C180BC0

 

NY Otto Link, Double band 5* < 7 Tenor:

Ultra-rare Double Band Otto Link Super Tone Master, serial # z71, with 5* and "ch" on the other side.  I see these sell for more than 1800.00 at ebay.  I'm going to list this at 1500.00 and offer my usual 3 day trial and money back, with "no reason needed for return"  guarantee.  See if you can get that at ebay! This is before they moved to Florida, extra long biteplate. This was originally a 5*, Bob Carpenter opened it up to a .100" which is a link  7 facing

1500.00 SOLD Item: SP

Sound File: Dukoff BD vs Otto Link 4****  vs Otto Link FL (Coltrane!)

 

 

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RUNYON:

 

Runyon - Amber 6 tenor: color is a bit red. number on the table. it arrived at original 0.096", but the curve was not right and I knew this mouthpiece had more soul than it was showing (it's a Runyon!). So I refaced it with as much grace as possible; it is now a TIP @ 0.088" with elements of a Long Facing. I also cleaned up the window of the reed plate. The response is much easier now. Sorry no ligature currently--ASK ME. But ask me if I have a fitting one (this is a narrow tenor design).

$$$ See new Website  Item: WWS00.00.12221.4-1-C25

 

Sarge's Collection:

Runyon #4 ivory/white tenor:

vintage white composite with metal shank!, unique chamber with stepped-walls, + side walls, curved machining still on the table. The original tip is at 0.078", with replacement ligature.  Plays awesome with a clean focused tone, easy blower, not a loud mouthpiece.

$SOLD!  

Item:Sarge's Collection

Sound File (Actual Mpc!): 5x: Selmer C* Short Shank-71, Otto Link Tone Master 7-86, OttoLinkFourStar-RAC87, Herbert Couf Artist-88, Runyon #4 Ivory-78

 

SELMER:

 

Selmer S-80 C* Tenor:

Hard Rubber mouthpiece from the 1980s/90s/00s.  These are well known & loved by teachers. They have a very clean, focus to the tone. square chamber. They are a worthy 1st Step-up mouthpiece. I always try to keep a few on hand for students: $95-$135. Or you can buy them New for $179.00. Cosmetics may vary, ligatures may vary.

Original Tips are normally at 0.072". Good for legit or orchestra work.

(Feel free to ask if I have one in stock. I like to keep some of these around and they come and go very often.)

1) Tip @ 0.066" Closer to a "C", cosmetically faded [C+] ...cracked shank, needs a band. Ask me.

    $$$ See new Website ..TBD Item: WWS00.00.811.4-0C15

2) Tip @ 0.071" cosmetically good [B+]

    $$$ See new Website  Item: WWS00.00.811.4-0C5

3) Tip @ 0.073" cosmetically good [A-]

    $SOLD.00 Item: WWS00.00.811.4-0C0

 

Selmer [S-80], "LT" ( Larry Teal, C*), tenor:

hard rubber mouthpiece. Original tip measures 0.071". These varied from the other models in the chamber. It is a round medium-small chamber--not square like S80 or horseshoe like the other scroll models. Comes with a vintage, used brass Selmer ligature. I just touched up the gold script too. 

$$$ See new Website  

Item#: WWST1.00.7231.4-0C10

 

Selmer Larry Teal (LT, C*), long scroll shank, tenor: a cool vintage 1960s hard rubber mouthpiece. Original tip measures 0.067". These varied from the other models in the chamber. It is a round medium-small chamber--not square like S80 or horseshoe like the other scroll models. Comes with a vintage, used brass Selmer ligature. I just touched up the gold script too.

SOLD Do you realize these sell for +$200.00? 

Item#: WWS0.00.12271.2-0

Selmer S80 (C*), 1973, tenor:

originally paired with a late Mark VI from 1973, this early vintage of the S80 was one of the first examples. hard rubber mouthpiece. Original tip measures 0.067". These varied from the other models in the chamber. It is a square chamber. Comes with a vintage, used brass ligature and Selmer brass cap.

$$$ See new Website 

Item#: WWS0.00.10121.6-0

 

 

vintage Selmer "Soloist C*" long scroll shank, tenor: a cool vintage 1960s hard rubber mouthpiece. Original tip measures 0.072". Horseshoe chamber, legit for classical or jazz. Ask me about a ligature.

$$$ See new Website Item#: WWS0.00.3251.3-0

Sound File:  Selmer Soloist C*, brass Woodwind Co. #5, JK/Wagner Slimline 90, Otto Link 4**** Master 0.100"

 

Selmer "JAZZ" E, tenor:

These are fun, from the 80s. They have good focus with a mid, core tone and easy response. It arrived needing minor repair at the tip to level the seal. I did that, and set it up at a correct 'E' tip measuring 0.084", and silver plated it to perfection. small horseshoe chamber. Comes with original ligature and cap. plays great!

$$$ See new Website ...while it lasts! Item#: WWS10.00.00.12261.2-0-1CB50

Sound File: Selmer "Jazz E", WWS custom 6, Level Air 7, Tonalin 5*

 

Vintage Selmer "Soloist D", long scroll shank:  Hard Rubber mouthpiece, script in good condition! (I'll enhance the table script with Gold color), quality hard rubber, tall-wide horseshoe chamber...  Original tip at 0.080". Good focused tone. Very versatile for concert band, or orchestra work, or subtle vintage jazz. I wonder if I can find a lig and metal cap.  $$$ See new Website  poised for a very quick sale! Item: WWS00.00.3191.4-0-GIFF2

 

Vintage Selmer "Soloist C", short scroll shank:  Hard Rubber mouthpiece, excellent quality hard. It arrived original but shy of the correct tip size, also with those 2 little nicks in the tip (before photo), so I perfected the seal, and cleaned the tip to set it up at a proper 0.065" for a "C". Good for legit, concert band, or orchestra work, or subtle vintage jazz. Comes with tooth cushion installed and working ligature.   $$$ See new Website  Item: SP-C15

 

Vintage Selmer "Soloist C*", short scroll shank: Hard Rubber mouthpiece, excellent quality hard rubber, horseshoe chamber. It arrived with improper tip size, tip now corrected at 0.070". Good for legit, concert band, or orchestra work, or subtle vintage jazz. I bought this from a friend who loaned it to a student, bless his heart, who boiled it; thus, the vintage coloration. Comes with original Selmer ligature and cap! $$$ See new Website Item#: WWS1.60.00.5171.3-C45 Sound File (actual mouthpiece): NY Master Link 4**** 0.088", Wagner 0.100", Selmer Soloist C* w/ short shank Sound File (actual Mouthpiece): TENOR x2 & MPCs x3: Selmer MarkVI, Selmer New Largebore -- Selmer Soloist C* short shank 0.070", Otto Link NY 6**0.097", Tonalin0.085" Sound File (Actual Mpc!): 5x: Selmer C* Short Shank-71, Otto Link Tone Master 7-86, OttoLinkFourStar-RAC87, Herbert Couf Artist-88, Runyon #4 Ivory-78

 

Vintage Selmer "Soloist C*", short scroll shank tenor:

a classical mouthpiece or Legit jazz. straight for the early Mark VI ear. A great mouthpiece that arrived with an original tip at 0.072" (WWS enhanced the seal). Includes a new nickel ligature.

SOLD Item: WWSL1.0W0.1271.6-002-0

 

Vintage Selmer "Soloist D", short scroll shank:  Hard Rubber mouthpiece, excellent quality hard rubber.  Original tip at 0.077"-0.080". Good focused tone. Very versatile for concert band, or orchestra work, or subtle vintage jazz. Comes with a Selmer lig and cap! From my personal collection, altissimo = super easy! comes with lig and metal cap. SOLD Sound File: SoloistD, Lawton 7*B, Brilhart Hard Rubber Sound File: SoloistD, Brilhart Level Air 6*, Buescher Pickle Item: CP00.00.00.6141.2-0-70

 

 

 

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WAGNER: 

 

Wagner "Blank" Silver Plated Brass #6 Tenor:  Really strong, German made pieces originally measured 0.075", I think Bob opened it up to 0.100" ***(CORRECTION: 0.100", not .103 like recording.)  Like a cross between a Berg and a Dukoff, It has side walls in the chamber. Great condition. Sorry no ligature currently.

$$$ See new Website  Item: WSS

Sound File (actual mpc!): Guardala brecker, Brilhart Level Air 7, Dukoff D8, Wagner, Wolfe Tayne 9

Sarge's Collection!

Wagner/J. Keilwerth slimline model tenor #5 :  a really nice hard rubber mouthpiece with the no logo. It arrived at an original tip #5 @ 0.078". Now near-original Tip @ 0.080" (I had to help perfect the tip seal). These can have a mild warmth, nice focus, but big tone from larger tips. sound is strong in the MID range with a boost in the highest treble, with a slight nasal tone, response is great! It has low low baffle and medium side walls.  $SOLD Item: Sarge's Collection TENOR Sound File(Similar TIP size MPC): Selmer (SBA) "Super Balanced Action", Couf "Superba 1", SML "Rev. D", Conn 10M

 

Wagner/Keilwerth slimline model tenor 3 :  a really nice hard rubber mouthpiece with the no logo. It arrived at an original small tip 3 @ 0.062". I refaced it to 0.080". These can have a mild warmth, nice focus, but big tone from larger tips. sound is strong in the MID range with a boost in the highest treble, with a slight nasal tone, response is great! It has a small baffle and medium side walls.  $$$ See new Website  Item: WWS00.8301.4-0C30 TENOR Sound File(Actual MPC!): Selmer (SBA) "Super Balanced Action", Couf "Superba 1", SML "Rev. D", Conn 10M

 

Wagner/Keilwerth slimline model, rubber tenor "RAC 90-22":  (not actualy photo) a really nice hard rubber mouthpiece. So Bob Carpenter refaced it to 0.090" at the tip. It has a mild warmth, nice focus, but big tone from the tip. sound is strong in the MID range, response is great! It has a small baffle and medium side walls. Currently paired it with a alto, leather, rovner-like wrap.  SOLD  Item: WWST00.00.6151.5-0BC Sound File (similar mouthpiece): NY Master Link 4**** 0.088", Wagner 0.100", Selmer Soloist C* w/ short shank

 

Wagner/Keilwerth slimline model tenor, custom 8* :  a really nice hard rubber mouthpiece with the "JK" logo faint on the shank. It arrived at an original small tip 6 but with a chip. So I refaced it to a JK 8* or 0.107" at the tip. This is now a Wagner 11*, Otto Link 7**, or Meyer 10* by size.  It is a fantastic player! It has a mild warmth, nice focus, but big tone from the tip. sound is strong in the MID range, response is great! It has a small baffle and medium side walls. Currently paired it with a alto, leather, rovner-like wrap.  $$$ See new Website ANOTHER good one I thought about keeping it.   Item: WWS26.45.10281.3-0C50 Sound File (similar mouthpiece): NY Master Link 4**** 0.088", Wagner 0.100", Selmer Soloist C* w/ short shank

 

The WOODWIND Co.:

 

vintage WOODWIND Sparkle Aire B5, Steelite Ebonite, tenor: (quick listing, from Lot Purchase)

vintage hard rubber mouthpiece with good material. "france" on side, It has large round chamber. The original tip is at 0.071" ...we can talk about this getting a reface.

$$$ See new Website 

Item:WWSL19.00.5241.4-4

 

The Woodwind Co., "B5", hard rubber tenor:  Terrific material and good classic design.  Large chamber makes for a BIG vintage sound. These work great across sultry jazz to something with big gusto! :)  Bob Carpenter just opened this one up to a easy blowing 0.095" with a 22mm facing length. sorry, no ligature. It is a Great playing mouthpiece!

SOLD Item: WWS50PS00.00.00.8291.2-0B40

Sound File (actual Mpc!): Tonalin 85, FL Otto Link 95, Woodwind 95

 

Woodwind, Steel Ebonite, Sparkle Aire, "B5*", hard rubber tenor:  Terrific hard rubber material and good classic design.  Large chamber makes for a big vintage sound. LATE DESIGN for Woodwind models: this body has similar shank design as Selmer Goldentone models, but the interior scream "Woodwind Co. sound" all the way!  Original facing "B5*" marking, arrived original tip at 0.067"...So I asked Bob Carpenter to fix it. It is now a VERY FREE BLOWING 0.090"! Amazing ease of air. Sorry, on ligature currently.

$$$ See new Website FANTASTIC PLAYER! Oh My Goodness! with custom reface. Item#: WWS00.00.12171.4-BC50

Chadd's Collection: 

Steel Ebonite "Chester Hazlett", hard rubber tenor:

Another rare mouthpiece listed, it was named after the saxophonist in the Whiteman Orchestra of the 30s and 40s.  Terrific material and good classic design...very similar to "The Woodwind Co." models...  Large chamber makes for a big vintage sound. But also more suitable for Concert Bands and jazz alike. Bob Carpenter just opened this one up to a easy blowing 0.090" with a 21mm facing length and inscribed the his "RAC 90-21" on the table(sign of Bob's heartfelt workmanship again). The crystallized yellow band IS original! sorry, no ligature.

    This has a great mellowness to the tone and blows Outstandingly easy! I REALLY wanted to keep this one when I got it back from Bob.  It plays so much like my Tonalin 5 (I use on most sound files) that it must be an Alto player's delight at that 0.090" tip.  = plays like butter!

$$$ See new Website ...It had landed in my personal collection. Are you interested? Item: WWS00.00.531.2-0-5B50

Sound File: Chester Hazlett, Personaline L4, Personaline S9

 

The Woodwind Co. - New York "J5", hard rubber tenor:

Terrific hard rubber material and good classic design.  Large chamber makes for a big vintage sound. Original facing "J5" marking, arrived original tip at 0.055"...but I expect to reface it or ask Bob Carpenter to do it. You can help request it. Help me customize the tip to your liking!

$$$ See new Website , with your custom reface. Item#: WWS10.00.261.4-0-2

 

The Woodwind Co. - New York, hard rubber tenor:  Terrific material and good classic design.  Large chamber makes for a big vintage sound.  Bob Carpenter just opened this one up to a easy blowing .105" with a 23mm facing length.

$$$ See new Website   Item: WSS

 

The Woodwind Co., New York #5, brass tenor:  Here is another awesome, rare mouthpiece. heavy body brass design, ser# "X359". This mouthpiece blows really well and the tip is 0.093". On arrival it was a 0.092" but the table and tip seal needed my light touch. I wanted to keep this as true to the #5 as possible. These are often equated with Otto Links, however these have a smaller chamber. These are commonly seen and sought after in the #5 and #7 so this one is priced very nicely at:

$$$ See new Website  currently without a ligature (ask me). Item: WWS155.00.9111.3-0-C30

Sound File:  Selmer Soloist C*, brass Woodwind Co. #5, JK/Wagner Slimline 90, Otto Link 4**** Master 0.100"

 

The Woodwind Co., New York #5* custom, brass tenor, Rose Gold plated:  Here is another awesome, rare mouthpiece. heavy body brass design, ser# "X324". This mouthpiece blows really well and the tip is 0.105" (refaced by "a guy") and then improved seal by me.  The bite plate is a replacement (black). I opted to buff off refacer's name because I would not want my name on it looking like that--plus, he doesn't get credit for my tight seal. Now with it so clean, I was tempted to plate it (since it's already slightly unoriginal)--now it's Rose Gold. These are often equated with Otto Links, however these have a small chamber. These are commonly seen and sought after in the #5 and #7 so this one is priced very nicely at: $$$ See new Website , with pro reface(s), and non-original BG gold ligature but it needs help, and now Rose Gold Plated Item: WWS155.50.931.3-0-C190

 

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     I get a lot of questions about my old friend Bob Carpenter... 

Bob got a lot of mouthpiece refacers started, such as Theo Wanne, who in turn, got others started later... 

but no one does nicer work than Bob.  Check out "Bob's Page" to know more: READ ON...

 

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Runyon Teeth & Mouthpiece Savers?  

Yes, available with mouthpiece/sax purchase. Packs of two are available for $4.00. Wow, prices went up! But these are Runyon mouthpiece savers. Both the same or mix and match.

     BLACK: thick cushion. more like foam. sharp teeth may cut through.

     CLEAR: thin with simple cushion. stronger than Black.

      Sarge liked both separately AND even put a clear over the black for longevity and cushion!