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Metal body
Brighter and more projecting than hard rubber, with more edge as you push air harder.
Product detailSKU #1274228066790
Otto LinkVintage Series Metal Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 7*
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metal tenor sax mouthpiece in Otto Link's Vintage Series, 7* tip opening. For jazz players who need projection and edge on a pro horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz tenor players who need to cut through a rhythm section
- Small-group playing where the horn carries the line
- Players moving up from hard rubber wanting more brightness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — a 7* metal piece takes air and embouchure control
- Classical or concert-band tenor, which wants a darker rubber piece
- Anyone on a tight budget; this is a serious spend
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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7* tip opening
Fairly open for tenor. More volume and bend available, but it takes steady air to control.
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Vintage Series
Otto Link's design line modeled on their older pieces rather than the current standard production shape.
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Metal blank
Narrower than hard rubber, so it needs a ligature cut specifically for metal tenor pieces.
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Reed pairing
An open 7* usually wants a softer reed than a close facing. Hard reeds will feel like work.
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$645
Professional tier. Priced against long-term use on a working horn, not as a first upgrade.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Metal blank needs a metal-specific ligature — a hard rubber one will not fit
- 02Expect to go down a reed strength or two from a closer mouthpiece
- 03Neck cork may need sanding or building up to seat the piece correctly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 7* too open for me?
It is an open facing. If you are comfortable on a 6 or 7 and have steady air support, it is a reasonable step. Beginners should start closer.
02What reed works with a 7* metal Link?
Most players run softer here than on a close facing. Start medium-soft and adjust once you hear how the piece responds.
03How does metal compare to the hard rubber Link?
Metal is brighter, more projecting and has more edge when pushed. Hard rubber is warmer and blends more easily in a section.
04Does it include a ligature?
Plan on having a ligature sized for a metal tenor blank. A hard rubber ligature will be too wide to tighten properly.
