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VINTAGE BRILHART LEVEL AIR TENOR SAXOPHONE MOUTHPIECE, LIGATURE, CAP - .085" TIP

$ 65.99

Availability: 83 in stock
  • Condition: See below for a detailed description of this item.
  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • Experience Level: Professional, Advanced, Expert
  • Model: Level Air
  • For Instrument: Saxophone
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Brand: Brilhart
  • To Fit: Bb Tenor Saxophone, Tenor

    Description

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    his listing is for a vintage Brilhart metal (stainless steel) mouthpiece for tenor saxophone. It is the model known as the Level Air, although they are not actually marked as such on the mouthpiece. This was the first popular high baffle mouthpiece to come on the market. These were very popular with funk and fusion players in the 1970's. I know Sanborn used one on alto before switching to a Dukoff, and I think Brecker also used one for a while.
    This is a second generation version of this model. It has the date stamp 111980 on the shank, indicating it was made on November 19th 1980. The tip opening is indicated as 4, but keep in mind that Brilharts usually measure larger than other brands. This one comes in at .085". That is by no means a large tip opening, but it isn't as small as most other brand's #4. For reference, this is equal to an Otto Link 5*. On top of that, the high baffle adds a lot of projection without the need for sheer volume.
    This mouthpiece is in excellent condition. It has not been damaged or worked on. There are no dings or gouges to the tip, table, or rails. There is no oxidation on the table. The shank is perfectly round. There is some minor wear, but no indentations, on the bite plate. This mouthpiece has been cleaned/sanitized.
    This mouthpiece comes with its original ligature and cap, as shown. They are both in very good condition as well. The ligature is not bent out of shape or cracked, and the screws function properly. There are no dings or cracks in the cap.
    Please feel free to message me with any questions.
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