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Otto Link Tone Edge Rubber Tenor Sax Mouthpiece – Perfected by Theo Wanne
Price range: $199.00 through $249.00
Otto Link Tone Edge Hard Rubber Tenor Sax Mouthpiece
Perfected with Theo Wanne
Otto Link tenor sax mouthpieces have long been the standard for jazz tenor sax players. With a long history of production changes and subsequent sonic changes, the Otto Link sound has evolved into several unique designs. In hard rubber mouthpieces, none of the designs are quite as iconic though as the Tone Edge model. The new Otto Link Tone Edge Hard Rubber Tenor Sax Mouthpiece offers the most depth in that “Link Core Sound” off all the models. Even better, as of 2026, all Tone Edge Models have transitioned to being perfected by Theo Wanne in the new Otto Link / Theo Wanne partnership!
Who is Theo Wanne?
For those who are not familiar with Theo, he is considered by most as the preeminent mouthpiece maker in the world. With unique designs and state of the art machines, Theo builds the world’s highest quality mouthpieces on the market. So when JJ Babbitt (the makers of Otto Link) sought to improve the Otto Link tenor sax mouthpiece line, they reached out to Theo for the collaboration that will redefine the sax mouthpiece market.
4 Models – One Soul
The new lineup of Otto Link / Theo Wanne rubber tenor mouthpieces include four models that all retain the Otto Link “core” to their sound, but with unique baffles, chambers and facings to produce your best sound. These models are:
- New York – Based on the original New York “Tone Master” – lowest baffle, large chamber – dark, mellow tone.
- Tone Edge – The iconic Otto Link core sound meets modern response.
- Florida – Higher roll over baffle for a brighter edge than the Super Tone Master.
- LA – An all new design with a smaller chamber and the highest baffle for the most projection and attack, but a brighter sound.
Why Choose the Tone Edge Model?
The Otto Link Tone Edge model by Theo Wanne produces the most rich tonal core of all four models. Thanks to the partnership with Theo, the Tone Edge sound is now paired with exceptional response. For players who seek as rich of a tonal center as possible but what response that is not “bright”, then the Tone Edge is for you!
Manufacturing Details
Step One – Molded at Babbitt
These new models will retain their core “Otto Link Sound”. The mouthpieces will start their production at Babbitt using their traditional molding techniques, original molds and their proprietary hard rubber formulation. This effectively creates a “mouthpiece blank” that is then sent to Theo Wanne.
Step Two – Perfected by Theo Wanne
At Theo’s facility in Washington, the Otto Link blank is finished on Theo’s high end CNC machines where all of the fine details of the mouthpiece will be carved to perfection. The tip opening, side rails, baffle, reed window and table will be machined by Theo’s machines. These new models will also have a perfectly flat table instead of a concave table. This improves reed seal as well as performance with a larger selection of reeds, including synthetics.
Step Three – Finishing & Buffing at Babbitt
These machine finished blanks then go back to Babbitt where the final buffing and finishing is completed. The Babbitt team working on these mouthpieces has been trained by Theo and his team for a new exacting standard of finishing. This retains the traditional Otto Link “look” combined with the machining perfection of the machining.
This combination will give players the Link mouthpiece sound with the reliability and consistency that can only be produced by Theo Wanne! This consistency will allow players to no longer have to test through large selections of mouthpieces to find “the right one” – instead they will ALL be that great mouthpiece right out of the box!
Additional Information
Available Facings
The Otto Link Tone Edge hard rubber tenor mouthpiece is only going to be available in seven standard produced sizes:
- 5* – .085″ Tip Opening
- 6 – .090″ Tip Opening
- 6* – .095″ Tip Opening
- 7 – .100″ Tip Opening
- 7* – .105″ Tip Opening
- 8 – .110″ Tip Opening
- 8* – .115″ Tip Opening
Kessler & Sons Custom Facings
Special order sizes are available, but as special order. We have decided to stock several order sizes so that customers do not have to wait long periods of time or be “stuck” with a special order. The following sizes are ones that we consider “Custom” orders – meaning they still have the special order fee ($50) but we will stock them as part of our normal inventory so that customers have better access to them and our trial/return policy:
- 9 – .120″ Tip Opening
- 9* – .125″ Tip Opening
Other sizes will also eventually be available for special order only (meaning that Otto Link / Wanne will only make them on special order but must wait until production is considered stabilized and standard model backorders are filled. This includes 3-11*. All other tip openings have been officially discontinued.
Otto Link / Wanne Models
Check out the full lineup of Otto Link & Theo Wanne Models:
- New York – Based on the original New York “Tone Master” – lowest baffle, large chamber – dark, mellow tone.
- Super Tone Master / Tone Edge – The iconic Otto Link core sound meets modern response.
- Florida – Higher roll over baffle for a brighter edge than the Super Tone Master.
- LA – An all new design with a smaller chamber and the highest baffle for the most projection and attack, but a brighter sound.
Trial & Return
Kessler & Sons Music offers a 3 day trial / return policy by default on all in stock mouthpieces. There are no cleaning fees or restocking fees (assuming that the item is returned in proper condition).
In order to protect the mouthpiece against scratches & marks when testing, we install a tooth patch before shipping. You are responsible for the condition of the mouthpiece while you are testing it. We highly recommend testing with a fabric style ligature to reduce the risk of scratching. Mouthpieces that are returned with irreparable scratches/marks might not be accepted for return.
Please read our terms & conditions (link at the bottom of the page) for full details on this policy.
jjbabbitt.com/otto-link-tone-edge/
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