A month or so ago I sent you two completely unplayable mouthpieces – one appeared to be unfinished and the other modified to an unusable extent. I was surprised, honestly, when you said they could both be saved. I was … Read More
First impression is awesome!!
WOW! It is incredible. Warmer than the other Riffault that you did, but it also has some other things happening with tonal colors. The Marca 3s work well with both pieces, however I feel like on the most recent I … Read More
You have made the soprano as effortless to play as I could have dreamed. I have just spent about a half hour with the piece this morning. It speaks and plays so fluidly. You nailed the balance between stability and … Read More
I received the piece and am loving it! The difference is astounding! Great stuff. Thanks for making it for me!
Got the mouthpiece! Plays great! Big improvement in tone and response coming from the S80. Having trouble putting the horn down which is always a good sign.
I am loving the Meyer more and more each day. At first it seemed quite mellow (but very full-sounding off the bat), and as I’m getting the hang of it I’m starting to see that “bite” you’re talking about. Love … Read More
Thanks so much for the wonderful mouthpiece. It looks and sounds fantastic. I love the sound; the tone is the best I’ve heard or played, I should say. You are a true artist. Thank you.
I feel the sound is very special. My heartfelt thanks to you, Joe.
The piece now has that great sound it had when I first got it, but with a bigger/fatter quality, intonation is excellent, and I can use softer reeds effectively, good work, Joe.
French saxophonist Jean Yves Auchere plays his large tipped Missing Link on his Rampone & Cazzani saxello with a deep, rich, dark sound full of texture and warmth. Each Missing Link I make is made specifically for the individual player, … Read More
Steps ahead of any soprano mouthpiece I’ve played to date. The sound is full and powerful when pushed, easy to play on the bottom. Thanks Joe, you have brought out the sound I have been chasing for years
Wow…I love the tone I’m getting on the Missing Link. It’s warmer than the S25, the palm key notes are just popping out and the intonation is easier
My Soprano MP arrived a few days ago and I have to say you did a wonderful job on it , only today I got the chance to try it out. It plays with an easy response, with a nice … Read More
Played on it last night. You completely fixed the problem of playing in tune, and the ease of playing in the upper register, especially at high D and up, is quite amazing. What I am really having to adjust at … Read More
Yeah, now the piece is here ! My first impression: it plays very, very good, much louder then my old 12* but i can also play very quietly, it is very balanced over all registers, harmonics and altissimo is very … Read More
Once I figured out my setup, MAN did things fall into place. I have to tell you Joe, I LOVE this mouthpiece. It feels very different to me, yet it does not get in the way of my playing. On … Read More
Steve Lacy’s Otto Link Tone Edge # 12 soprano mouthpiece This is arguably the most famous soprano mouthpiece ever made. It is an Otto Link Tone Edge #12, specially made for the great jazz soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. Steve played … Read More
There is a world of fabulous and interesting soprano saxophonists, and it is always a good idea to “open your ears” to as many as you can. It’s not about “liking” or “not liking” the music; it is about considering … Read More
It’s 2018, and I am playing the most interesting and creative music of my life, and that is saying a lot. I am amazed at the breakthroughs and epiphanies that have occurred in the last few years. It is all … Read More