At the heart of the LA is a design built for speed and presence. Incorporating a smaller chamber and higher baffle, the LA delivers fast attack, focused response, and the kind of projection modern players often need without forcing the sound into harshness. The result is a mouthpiece that speaks immediately, stays articulate under pressure, and offers an extra “gear” when pushed.

What sets the LA apart is that this modern edge is built on a true Otto Link foundation. Even at its most forward, the sound retains a centered core, a satisfying low register, and a musical balance that keeps it from feeling thin or brittle.

In this new era, the LA is executed with tighter process control and repeatability through our manufacturing partnership with Theo Wanne Mouthpieces, ensuring that whichever LA you choose reflects the design intent with greater consistency and confidence.

Tip Opening: 8* - .115

Material: Brass Metal, Brazed & Annealed with Silver Solder. Additionally, features a silver underlay with 24kt Gold-Plated exterior.

Genre: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Fusion, R&B. Virtually all Contemporary styles.

Tone Qualities: Robust, warm low end with a dynamic, bright and cutting edge with increased airflow.

Resistance: Medium resistance, offering responsive playability and easy dynamic control.

Projection: Powerful, with versatility to handle both ensemble blending and solo prominence.

The Otto Link LA Metal takes the same modern design intent and expresses it with the immediacy and power that only metal can provide. With a quicker response and more pronounced projection, the LA Metal is built for players who need presence up front, whether in amplified settings, louder ensembles, or situations where cutting through the mix is essential.

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.