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Otto Link Accordion Accessory (OLR-404-6S)

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$138.71

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About this item

  • Rubber Tenor Sax Mouthpiece #6*
  • Tip opening: 0.095"
  • This mouthpiece has been a very good choice for any jazz saxophonist for the last 50 years
  • Wonderful projection and tone quality without becoming very bright and harsh sounding
  • Cap and Ligature Included



4.2 out of 5 stars Best Sellers Rank
  • #46,104 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #65 in Accordion Accessories
 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No Date First Available July 16, 2004 Color Name Black Size 6*

Otto Link OLR-404-6S Tone Edge Rubber Tenor Sax Mouthpiece


Rich Haslacher
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
I remember these were the cool "jazz" mouthpiece so I just got a 7* to learn and develop a jazz tone. I like this mouthpiece but then again I'm not very good. Mine wouldn't pass the "pop" test and it sound a little breathy when blown. I just thought it was me, but I put a straight edge to the flat part (table?) where the reed sits, slightly concave. Not much, so I lapped it with a piece of super, super fine wet sandpaper on a piece of flat glass. Passes the pop test, doesn't sound breathy and is fun to play.
Rich Haslacher
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
I remember these were the cool "jazz" mouthpiece so I just got a 7* to learn and develop a jazz tone. I like this mouthpiece but then again I'm not very good. Mine wouldn't pass the "pop" test and it sound a little breathy when blown. I just thought it was me, but I put a straight edge to the flat part (table?) where the reed sits, slightly concave. Not much, so I lapped it with a piece of super, super fine wet sandpaper on a piece of flat glass. Passes the pop test, doesn't sound breathy and is fun to play.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
I bought the mouthpiece for my Holton Revelation tenor having heard it on a similar instrument and loved the tone. The mouthpiece itself met my expectations and I am very happy with the sound. The ligature was another matter because I couldn't tighten it enough to hold the reed securely. I'm surprised that such a nice mouthpiece came with such a poor ligature. I replaced it with a Rovner and all is good.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
I bought the mouthpiece for my Holton Revelation tenor having heard it on a similar instrument and loved the tone. The mouthpiece itself met my expectations and I am very happy with the sound. The ligature was another matter because I couldn't tighten it enough to hold the reed securely. I'm surprised that such a nice mouthpiece came with such a poor ligature. I replaced it with a Rovner and all is good.
Searcher
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021
I have tried multiple hard rubber mouthpieces. This Otto link gives me the flexibility that I am seeking . The low and high registers are equally warm. You don’t have to spend big bucks to get the sound that you are looking for . You need a mouthpiece that’s well built and you do the rest .You ultimately control your sound , not y out your mouthpiece .
Searcher
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021
I have tried multiple hard rubber mouthpieces. This Otto link gives me the flexibility that I am seeking . The low and high registers are equally warm. You don’t have to spend big bucks to get the sound that you are looking for . You need a mouthpiece that’s well built and you do the rest .You ultimately control your sound , not y out your mouthpiece .
Jaybapeeba
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
Worked like a charm. Ligature is so-so. Used a Rovner instead.I was ready to give up on my tenor sax tone.This mouthpiece made me sound much better, immediately.Plenty bright, yet plenty warm. Used a Plasticover 2 1/2 reed.Free blowing, easy altissimo, can sub tone all the way down to lowest note.I’ve heard it is easy to fix a bad one.Well worth the money to try.
Jaybapeeba
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
Worked like a charm. Ligature is so-so. Used a Rovner instead.I was ready to give up on my tenor sax tone.This mouthpiece made me sound much better, immediately.Plenty bright, yet plenty warm. Used a Plasticover 2 1/2 reed.Free blowing, easy altissimo, can sub tone all the way down to lowest note.I’ve heard it is easy to fix a bad one.Well worth the money to try.
Vector
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018
I had read on a number of sites that the quality control of the manufacturer, Babbitt, is poor. Sure enough, the ToneEdge I received would not seal around the reed (failed the 'pop' test). I gently slid the table on #800 sandpaper on a plate glass. The resultant contrast highlighted a depression at the base of both rails, which prevented a proper seal. I gently sanded until the rails and table were flat. It now plays well with a #3 reed, with the dark and woody tone for which this design is known.It's deplorable that a company that owns classic american mouthpiece designs cares so little about quality. It's possible to put out a consistent high quality product - for example, Vandoren mouthpieces are widely praised for being consistently well made and finished, and reasonably priced.
Vector
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018
I had read on a number of sites that the quality control of the manufacturer, Babbitt, is poor. Sure enough, the ToneEdge I received would not seal around the reed (failed the 'pop' test). I gently slid the table on #800 sandpaper on a plate glass. The resultant contrast highlighted a depression at the base of both rails, which prevented a proper seal. I gently sanded until the rails and table were flat. It now plays well with a #3 reed, with the dark and woody tone for which this design is known.It's deplorable that a company that owns classic american mouthpiece designs cares so little about quality. It's possible to put out a consistent high quality product - for example, Vandoren mouthpieces are widely praised for being consistently well made and finished, and reasonably priced.
Mario Gonzalez
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
I've been playing just about all my life and have a degree in music. I've been using a Meyer, medium chamber mouthpiece on my Selmer Mark VI. I was blown away when I first used the Otto Link Tone Edge. It has a large chamber and it really opened up my sound. I practiced with it for two days (using old brown box Rico reeds 2 1/2, Rico Royals 2 1/2 and Vandoren Blue Box 2 1/2) then used it on a big band gig Saturday night. The projection is great and it produces a big fat sound. I can still play soft enough to blend in with the sax section, can subtone low B flat and hit altissimo with no problem. That Sunday I went to a jam session and sat in for a few tunes, but it was the ballad that really set this mouthpiece apart from my other mouthpieces. This mouthpiece performs! I read where some people had issues with this mouthpiece but I don't. I do not use the ligature that came with it because I prefer a Bonade. I recommend this mouthpiece. Give it a try, you just might be surprised.
Mario Gonzalez
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
I've been playing just about all my life and have a degree in music. I've been using a Meyer, medium chamber mouthpiece on my Selmer Mark VI. I was blown away when I first used the Otto Link Tone Edge. It has a large chamber and it really opened up my sound. I practiced with it for two days (using old brown box Rico reeds 2 1/2, Rico Royals 2 1/2 and Vandoren Blue Box 2 1/2) then used it on a big band gig Saturday night. The projection is great and it produces a big fat sound. I can still play soft enough to blend in with the sax section, can subtone low B flat and hit altissimo with no problem. That Sunday I went to a jam session and sat in for a few tunes, but it was the ballad that really set this mouthpiece apart from my other mouthpieces. This mouthpiece performs! I read where some people had issues with this mouthpiece but I don't. I do not use the ligature that came with it because I prefer a Bonade. I recommend this mouthpiece. Give it a try, you just might be surprised.
Michael Schuette
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
The Tone Edge is a great mouthpiece for the price, with a somewhat dark tone but very responsive. The only weak spot is the ligature, which is a bit on the flimsy side but I am using a Rovner C2R Mark III Ligature to go with the Tone Edge and they complement each other extremely well, making the tone even warmer and darker.
Michael Schuette
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
The Tone Edge is a great mouthpiece for the price, with a somewhat dark tone but very responsive. The only weak spot is the ligature, which is a bit on the flimsy side but I am using a Rovner C2R Mark III Ligature to go with the Tone Edge and they complement each other extremely well, making the tone even warmer and darker.
Angel Alford
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2011
This is my second Otto Link mouthpiece. These guys are really on the ball as a manufacturer. In addition to this product I have a New York 10 metal mouthpiece. For projection I would use metal. For shear ease of playing I prefer the hard rubber. The hard rubber has a very full tone and I can find no fault with except that it will not play as loud as the other. Any Otto Link product has my approval.
Angel Alford
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2011
This is my second Otto Link mouthpiece. These guys are really on the ball as a manufacturer. In addition to this product I have a New York 10 metal mouthpiece. For projection I would use metal. For shear ease of playing I prefer the hard rubber. The hard rubber has a very full tone and I can find no fault with except that it will not play as loud as the other. Any Otto Link product has my approval.