The Otto Link Florida is built for players who want the classic Link foundation, but with more immediacy, more edge, and more presence. This is not a generic “bright” mouthpiece. It is the original, brighter Florida Otto Link design first released in 1955, created to bring extra focus and clarity while maintaining the core Otto Link sound.

That historical intent matters, because it explains why the Florida has remained so sought-after: it gives you the Link voice, but with a more energized feel. It responds quickly, speaks clearly, and carries a natural ability to cut through without losing musicality.

Tip Opening: 7* - .105

Material: Brass Metal. Brazed & Annealed with Silver Solder, 24kt Gold-Plated Brass.

Genre: Jazz (all forms), Blues, Rock, Pop, Fusion.

Tone Qualities: Bright, powerful with a distinctive edge and clarity, balanced across the full range.

Resistance: Low resistance, demands more airflow for greater control.

Projection: Outstanding projection, capable of cutting through large ensembles with ease.

Like all Otto Link metal mouthpieces today, the Florida is produced from a single piece of brass, eliminating an unnecessary variable and allowing tighter control over internal geometry and dimensional consistency. Extensive R&D and validation confirmed that metallurgical differences between construction methods are subtle and not significant enough to change the real-world playing experience. What it does deliver is greater repeatability, reliability, and confidence.

So the Florida you pick up is far more likely to be the Florida you expected: focused, cutting, bright in the right way, and unmistakably Link at its core.