Otto Link OLMA 5 STAR Accordion Accessory (OLM-402-5S)

I took a chance with the Otto Link Metal Alto (Tone Master), and I am glad I did. I initially wanted to get the Meyer Metal Jazz, but it only comes in silver and one review said that it is hard to keep the tarnish out of the Meyer Metal. The Otto Link's gold plate make it a match with my dark lacquered saxophone which is an Allora Chicago alto sax (which I absolutely love by the way). With the Otto Link, I did not realize that I can produce pro quality sound. Now I know what they meant about investing in a real good mouthpiece. I wasted my time and money buying economy mouthpieces like Rico Royal Graftonite and Metalite.The Otto Link Metal Tone Master gives you control over the low and high notes, and the sound is the old time jazz sound that I've been looking for. Make no mistake, this mouthpiece sings, and it can sing pop tunes as well. I tried playing it with a Vandoren Java 2.5 reed, but I did not like it as much as the Fibracell 2 reed.The only very minor complaint I have with this mouthpiece is the ligature system. It is a bit awkward for me, but it does what it's supposed to do. Maybe I find it awkward because it is different.

I disliked the cancer warning on the side of box.

Pretty good product! Creates a great tone but takes a lot of chops and wears out your chops.

This mouthpiece is great for jazz and improvisation. It makes it much easier to bend your pitch. It also provides a greater volume and a steady tone quality as long as you focus on your embouchure. Just make sure it's warm to have the best volume.

I've made a decision to purchase this mouthpiece here after checking the sound, a shape, and the price at the local store.Of course the price is better than a local store.But when I received the mouthpiece, the condition of gold plating on the ligature had a little bit scratch, and the sound was not the same what I experienced at the local store.The seller asked me to charge the shipping charge of the return the item when I asked RMA.After calculating the shipping charge I didn't returned it to prevent an expected much loss..Still i don't understand why I need to pay the shipping charge of the product which had a defect..

Excellent Jazz Mouthpiece to create “your” individual sound. Not recommended for the novice sax player. Strong precise Embrochure required to play this mouthpiece with a soft touch if you get my meaning.

If in the market for a metal mouthpiece, I advise look no further. I'm on a Yanagisawa 991, and it is incredible. Don't get me wrong it took some getting used to, but once you do....wow. It's certainly not something you "need" to play better, however I seriously would not consider another mouthpiece especially for such a price.

The ligature did not fit the mouthpiece, to the point that it would not hold the Reed tight.