I've seen these two mouthpieces compared before, nevertheless here are my two cents worth. The two mouthpieces in question are a vintage Selmer soloist C** and an Otto Link Tone edge 7*.
Firstly both are really nice pieces. I like them both but they are very different.
The Selmer has a very rounded, slightly closed sound, yet very mellow with a kind of warm, breathy fuzz around the edges. The sound is quite spread and if there are any criticisms it's that the sound is not quite as focused as I would like. It lacks a bit of definition and you have to push it a bit for that. It helps to use harder reeds. Softer reeds get overwhelmed and the sound starts to deteriorate.
The Otto link has alot more definition and edge to it than the Selmer. It has a more focused sound but is therefore less warm than the other. I would say for a kind of "West Coast" feel the Selmer is nicer, as has a bit more character to it. The Otto link probably suits a more modern sound, yet it still has plenty of warmth and never gets too harsh. The link has a hard time with harder reeds. They get tough to blow so half a strength down on the Selmer is needed.
Hopefully I'll have time and post a short demo.
Firstly both are really nice pieces. I like them both but they are very different.
The Selmer has a very rounded, slightly closed sound, yet very mellow with a kind of warm, breathy fuzz around the edges. The sound is quite spread and if there are any criticisms it's that the sound is not quite as focused as I would like. It lacks a bit of definition and you have to push it a bit for that. It helps to use harder reeds. Softer reeds get overwhelmed and the sound starts to deteriorate.
The Otto link has alot more definition and edge to it than the Selmer. It has a more focused sound but is therefore less warm than the other. I would say for a kind of "West Coast" feel the Selmer is nicer, as has a bit more character to it. The Otto link probably suits a more modern sound, yet it still has plenty of warmth and never gets too harsh. The link has a hard time with harder reeds. They get tough to blow so half a strength down on the Selmer is needed.
Hopefully I'll have time and post a short demo.
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