New York Model Alto Handcrafted HR

I’m playing on a six New York alto red marble colored mouthpiece. I’m using a 2 1/2 ZZ Vandoren reed. Sound for jacks nicely, has a bit of a punch to it, but is controllable. Definitely requires good air support. Records very well, with colorful overtones and a warm flexible sound that I think could be used in lots of styles of playing, from traditional jazz, like a Cannonball Adderley sound to or a Hank Crawford type of . I also have the seven and that has similar qualities, but requires a bit more effort to play, but it’s very useful in situations where I need to be slightly louder.

easy and powerfull

I play the NY model #6, and just ordered a #7. In 2022, I moved from the Tonamax to the NY model. I am thrilled by how rich the NY mouthpiece sounds, and how fun it is to play. One more great experience with TK mouthpieces!

I had played the same Otto Link for 10 years and wanted to try this. Now I don't think I'll ever go back.
It brought my Super 20 to life and really made the mark VI a complete instrument. It just fits with me. Thanks for the incredible mouthpiece!

One of the top alto pieces I’ve *ever* tried, and I’ve tried many, including some stellar Meyer copies. (And the tone ring is worth it!).

Ted was very helpful in recommending a mouthpiece and tip opening that would work best for what I was wanting to accomplish. The order was fulfilled quickly, it has the rich sound that I was hoping for and is finished to perfection. I ordered a marbled blue ebonite with a silver ring and it's an absolutely striking piece of craftsmanship.

Finally, a great mouthpiece that shows tremendous attention to detail at a reasonable price!

This mouthpiece is a work of art. Unbelievable responsiveness, dynamics, depth of colour, and soul -- this timeless piece has ended my mouthpiece search. Eloquent descriptors aside -- this mouthpiece is just plain fun to play! It is inspiring to play a mouthpiece that is so easy to play and enables me to fully express myself. Congratulations Ted on such a magnificent feat!

The New London Gold tenor mouthpiece has been a major find for me... nothing comes close. So I decided to order Ted’s NY Model Alto piece. It just came and I must say that I’ve never been happier! UNBELIEVABLE!! I’ve been playing an early 1970s HR Meyer 7M that was customized for me by Frank Wells in ‘77 when I was on the road with Buddy Morrow. That mouthpiece set such a high standard for me that I have never been happier with anything else. . . Until today! My god, TED YOU ARE THE MAN!

Best alto MPC (for me) I have used so far. Can actually hit some altissimo notes with this that were too difficult on Alto for me with other MPCs.

Ted has struck the perfect balance between response and efficiency, balance of colour and flexibility. This is the new standard in modern alto mouthpieces and without doubt the best alto mouthpiece I've played, new or vintage.