Reeds Reed for tenor Otto Link

[Lloyd]

I have just ordered an ebonite Otto Link Tone Edge 6* on approval to replace my Yamaha 5C as I am looking for a fatter sound. I was wondering what reed might complement this. Subjective I know, but I am interested to hear the thoughts from anyone who has one of these mouthpieces.

 

[FastFred]

I use Vandoren jazz 21/2's with my otto link 7*. Nice sound.

 

[Moz]

I have just ordered an ebonite Otto Link Tone Edge 6* on approval to replace my Yamaha 5C as I am looking for a fatter sound. I was wondering what reed might complement this. Subjective I know, but I am interested to hear the thoughts from anyone who has one of these mouthpieces.

I have an Otto Link Super Tonemaster 7 metal and use Rico Jazz Select strength 3M. I play a 3S(oft) when playing quietly(ish) but find they jam shut or squeak when blasting out, hence the slightly harder one. I did try a 4M for a while but ended up cutting my tongue!

Of course none of this is relevant to the question as I've just realised we are not talking about the same mouthpiece; tone edge/tone master, you'd think they could have thought of a completely different name.😀

Moz

 

[TonyMoroney]

I have just ordered an ebonite Otto Link Tone Edge 6* on approval to replace my Yamaha 5C as I am looking for a fatter sound. I was wondering what reed might complement this. Subjective I know, but I am interested to hear the thoughts from anyone who has one of these mouthpieces.

I found that Rico Jazz Select 2M were awesome on my Otto Link 5* Ebonite, still use them even though I've changed to an Otto Link Metal STM

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[Lloyd]

Interesting, I use the Rico Jazz Select 2Ms on my alto. I might try the tenor equivalent. Thanks for your help.

 

[AlanU]

I'd stick with the reeds you are used to.
Change one thing at a time.

Your current reeds will help you evaluate the different mouthpiece. Once you're used to that, then think about different reeds.

 

[Phil]

I dont know what you came up with but I find Rico Jazz to be harsh. Links really love soft tipped reeds. I prefer Javas, if you like a little more brightness but in that same realm try ZZ's.

 

[Lloyd]

Well, I did buy 5 Rico Jazz Selects as I quite like them on my alto. Haven't tried them yet as I am still using up my Rico Oranges. I'll let you know my thoughts.

 

[TomMapfumo]

Francois Louis Excellence Reeds are the business (available from Howarth's of London) if you want something fatter and darker, or Marca Jazz if you want brighter. I used RJS's for quite a long time, but am pleased to have switched loyalty! Alexander Superial DC's are also up there.

Went off Vandoren reeds a while ago, and only liked RSJ's from Rico. This is all highly subjective, of course but the above are worth a look IMHO.

Kind regards
Tom😎

 

[Mobile.CHW]

I use Vandoren jazz 21/2's with my otto link 7*. Nice sound.

Interesting. It's now 01-Nov-2024, the second day I bought my first Otto Link Vintage Tone Edge 7 for my tenor sax. I had tried at least 8 differnt reeds and found Vandoren Jazz 2 1/2 fitting best. I surf the web to check if any sharing and I find this thread immediately. Thank you.