Warm. Vintage. The Ultimate Ballad Mouthpiece.
At the heart of the New York is a design that prioritizes depth, ease, and musicality. With a large chamber and low baffle, it delivers a famously warm, vintage Otto Link tone that feels broad and round, especially in softer dynamics where ballads live. The sound stays full without needing to be forced, letting the horn breathe and giving the player room to shape phrasing with subtlety and intention.
The Otto Link New York is a return to the kind of sound players describe with one word: timeless. Based on the legacy “Tone Master,” the New York is built for lyrical phrasing, warm color, and that unmistakable vintage Otto Link personality that has lived at the center of jazz for generations
Big Sound. Deep Core. Effortless Expression.
The New York is for players who want the tone to feel “wide,” the response to feel natural, and the color to remain rich even when the air stays restrained. It is not designed to be aggressive. It is designed to be beautiful. That’s what makes it the ultimate ballad mouthpiece: it helps you sound like yourself, only more connected, more resonant, and more convincingly “Link.” And in this new era, that experience is no longer something you have to hunt for.
Otto Link metal mouthpieces are now produced from a single piece of brass rather than two joined halves, allowing tighter control over internal geometry and dimensional consistency. Extensive R&D and validation confirmed what matters most to players: while metallurgical differences are subtle, they are not significant enough to change the playing experience in a meaningful, player-detectable way. What does change is repeatability, reliability, and confidence.
The result is a New York that delivers its intended warmth and ballad-driven personality with far greater consistency from mouthpiece to mouthpiece.
New York Metal Classic Warmth with Added Clarity and Stability.
The New York is for players who want the tone to feel “wide,” the response to feel natural, and the color to remain rich even when the air stays restrained. It is not designed to be aggressive. It is designed to be beautiful. That’s what makes it the ultimate ballad mouthpiece: it helps you sound like yourself, only more connected, more resonant, and more convincingly “Link.” And in this new era, that experience is no longer something you have to hunt for.
Otto Link metal mouthpieces are now produced from a single piece of brass rather than two joined halves, allowing tighter control over internal geometry and dimensional consistency. Extensive R&D and validation confirmed what matters most to players: while metallurgical differences are subtle, they are not significant enough to change the playing experience in a meaningful, player-detectable way. What does change is repeatability, reliability, and confidence.
The result is a New York that delivers its intended warmth and ballad-driven personality with far greater consistency from mouthpiece to mouthpiece.
New York Hard Rubber. Warmth, Width, and Organic Feel.
The Otto Link New York Hard Rubber leans fully into the qualities that made vintage New York Links legendary: warmth, breadth, and a deeply organic response. Built using JJ Babbitt’s proprietary molded and vulcanized hard rubber process, this version emphasizes tonal density and a supple feel that invites relaxed air and expressive phrasing.
With its large chamber and low baffle, the New York Hard Rubber produces a sound that feels wide and enveloping, especially at softer dynamics. Notes bloom rather than snap, and articulation stays smooth and round without sharp edges. It rewards players who value nuance, control, and a natural connection between air, reed, and horn.
For players drawn to ballads, small-group jazz, or any setting where tone color and emotional depth matter more than projection, the New York Hard Rubber delivers the classic Link experience in its most organic form.
The Details…
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Performance, Professional
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Brass Metal, Brazed & Annealed with Silver Solder. Additionally, features a silver underlay with 24kt Gold-Plated exterior.
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Classic Jazz, Blues, Contemporary Jazz.
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Rich, smoky tone with deep resonance and a husky character; darker sound due to a larger chamber.
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Offers some resistance, balanced for expressive play and control.
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Good projection, ideal for both intimate settings and larger ensemble performances.
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Tenor
5* - .085
6 - .090
6* - .095
7 - .100
7* - .105
8 - .110
8* - .115
Looking for a specific facing or tip opening that’s not listed? Custom options are available upon request for an additional fee. Please reach out to us for more details and to explore personalized configurations.
