ARC (Allard Reso Chamber) .110" Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece by James Bunte

Description

This is a
killer
ARC mouthpiece made by James Bunte. ARC stands for Allard Reso Chamber - here is what James says about it:
"When Chase Baird (tremendous NY tenor player) sent me this Joe Allard Otto Link Reso Chamber to reface, I was astounded by the power, clarity, and complexity of the sound. This version of the Reso seems to be quite different from others I have played over the years. I had this Reso mouthpiece measured and my new ARC mouthpiece is CNC machined out of the best rubber rod stock I can get. I hand finish all the facings, baffles and rails. I am VERY proud of the result!" - James Bunte
I purchased this piece directly from James Bunte in 2021. We worked together on this piece to customize it slightly. It measures .110" and has a slightly longer facing curve than he normally uses - that's just what worked for me. I have always loved this piece. It plays very similarly to my Marantz Slant Legacy but maybe a little smoother and more focused. They play so similarly I can't justify holding on to it. I've had the Marantz piece for longer and it feels a little more like home, so that one's staying with me.
I take honest pictures - I'll let them do the talking. This piece has always been played with a patch and is in near mint condition.