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.

Tip Opening: 8* - .115

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

Genre: Classic Jazz, Blues, Contemporary Jazz.

Tone Qualities: Rich, smoky tone with deep resonance and a husky character; darker sound due to a larger chamber.

Resistance: Offers some resistance, balanced for expressive play and control.

Projection: Good projection, ideal for both intimate settings and larger ensemble performances.

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.