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Powerful forces within the earth push against one another creating an upheaval of pressure and heat. That which existed is, in a moment in time, obliterated. This endless cycle brings about the potential for new formations of order. The Phil-Tone Rift d

A solstice signals the change in the seasons, just as this mouthpiece marks a departure from the traditional jazz alto setup. The Solstice harkens to the days of the 'West Coast' school of sound, made famous by such greats as Art Pepper, Lee Konitz, and

The Tribute is the Phil-Tone way of paying homage to jazz saxophone legends as well as to the mouthpiece that so many used to create their voice . The Florida Link holds a special place in musical history for many of us.,,We began with a vast collection

Phil-Tone mouthpieces are crafted by hand one at a time from safe and certified materials. Each mouth piece is balanced, adjusted, and extensively play tested in order to provide optimum performance. At Phil-Tone every mouthpiece is also individually e

The Meridian and Equinox share the same baffle construction and both are medium to medium large chambers and have medium facing lengths. The piece has a nice centered focus and a quick response. It has the tight and refined resonance of the Equinox but in

With a concave sidewall, an enlarged oval chamber opening into the bore and an undercut table, the Sapphire Soprano Mouthpiece has a depth and response that few other soprano pieces can match.,,Ease of intonation, control and a soprano sound that is not a

The Mosaic was inspired by the hard bop and colorfully rich ballads of Dexter Gordon. It is not a copy of any piece but could best be described as a cross between a Dukoff Hollywood and a Stubby. The Phil-Tone Tribute is focused, sophisticated and refined

Similar to the V16 Vandoren these mouthpieces are hand faced in hard rubber & produce a much richer tone.

This mouthpiece shines in a broad variety of musical situations. It is especially suited for the tenor player looking to add some focus to their sound, while still maintaining a big, warm, vibrant tone. Subtle sophistication and comfort exist in its focu

The JZ Alto is a lot harder to nail down in terms of description. It isn't a Meyer, its not a link. I just think of it as a full sounding, rich alto piece that is expressive and has good power. Sidewalls are concave but not deeply cut so its not super spr

The Sapphire is inspired by the Blue Note Era of the 1960's. It replaces my previous reworked links. Its design is drawn from the Late Florida Slants and the Early Babbitt pieces. Its floor is higher than a modern Link and its projection and color is g

It is a powerful mouthpiece with a rich, medium-dark core that has roundness and warmth, but with a scintillating brightness at its edge. This powerfully resonant piece can carry you through ballads or your loudest gigs. It will take all the air you can