FLORIDA
The spirit of the legendary Florida vintage mouthpieces — refined with modern precision.

• Warm & resonant tone
• Powerful natural projection
• Handcrafted in France

SOUND SIGNATURE
A rich, expressive and effortlessly free-blowing sound

The Florida Metal delivers a broad, organic tone inspired by the finest vintage Otto-Link Florida “No-USA” tenor mouthpieces from the 1960s.

Its large chamber and carefully refined rollover baffle create a unique balance of warmth, projection and flexibility, allowing the player to shape the sound naturally at every dynamic level.

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PLAYING FEEL

Immediate response with effortless expression
The Florida Metal responds freely throughout the entire range of the saxophone.

Low notes remain full and resonant, the upper register sings naturally without harshness, and subtone playing retains exceptional richness and depth.
Whether played softly or pushed harder, the mouthpiece stays stable, fluid and expressive.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Designed for tenor players looking for :

• a modern vintage jazz sound
• warmth without sacrificing projection
• fluid articulation and flexibility
• an expressive and organic playing experience

Perfect for:

• straight-ahead jazz
• Big band
• hard bop
• modern jazz
• ballads
• acoustic quartet
• studio & live performance

HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE

Individually finished and tested
Each Florida Metal mouthpiece is carefully handcrafted and hand-finished in our workshop in the South-West of France.

Every piece is individually adjusted and tested before shipping to ensure consistency, comfort and immediate playability.
The perfectly leveled table provides excellent reed compatibility and reliable response from the very first note.

VIDEO & REVIEWS

Read Steve Neff’s full review of the “Florida”:
https://www.neffmusic.com/blog/2025/02/les-becs-dautan-florida-tenor-saxophone-mouthpiece-review

Read Gerrit Schwab’s full review of the “Florida” :
https://www.saxophonunterricht-online.de/Review-Les-Becks-d-Autan-Florida-English-version/

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Instrument : Tenor Saxophone
Material : Brass
Chamber : Large Florida-style chamber
Baffle : Rollover baffle
Craftsmanship : Handcrafted in France
Finish : Silver plated / Gold plated
Compatibility : Standard Otto link ligatures

WHY CHOOSE THE FLORIDA METAL?

• Inspired by the finest vintage Florida mouthpieces
• Rich harmonic complexity
• Powerful yet smooth projection
• Exceptional tonal flexibility
• Handcrafted French craftsmanship

FAQ

How does it compare to a vintage Otto Link Florida?

The Florida Metal captures the spirit and tonal character of the legendary Florida “No-USA” models while offering greater consistency, precision and modern playability.

Gold or silver plating?

Gold plating offers enhanced oxidation resistance and a slightly smoother tactile feel.
Silver plating develops a natural patina over time and delivers a classic vintage aesthetic.

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 Gerrit Schalkwijk 
 
 
 
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For a long time now I have been desperately looking for a mouthpiece that produces the to my taste best and most pleasant sound on my tenor wo-35 yanagisawa and my yanagisawa tenor 992. I literally tested around 16 mouthpieces, also mid range but mostly high end. It took me a felt forever to find my sweet spot. In the course of this journey, which was long without success, I saw a youtube short from Les Becs d'Autan on the Florida metal. That triggered my interest and I started doing some research on Les Becs d'Autan and its sound philosophy. On all of the AI apps I utilized for my research, Philippe's references are excellent and impressive. But then, nothing goes over trying mouthpieces yourself instead of reading about them. The experiment with these mouthpieces turned out to be even better then what I had read about them. I started the experiment with ordering the Florida metal and was hooked after the first 5 minutes testing.... As a consequence I now own and thoroughly enjoy playing three Les Becs d'Autan mouthpieces. A Florida metal, a Hollywood metal as well as an MB1 Pilgrimage metal mouthpiece.

The sound, especially of the Hollywood on my Yani wo35 displays a wonderfully velvety, buttery-smooth creaminess that feels like blowing through honey, though it naturally trades off a bit of that laser-sharp, loud focus when you really want to push it. Playing the Florida metal on my 992 keeps that signature buttery-smooth creaminess but adds a beautiful, underlying sizzle that gives the sound a subtle crispness and projection, without ever becoming harsh. And the MB1 Pilgrimage... a collectors item that gives more projection without ever losing its identity.

I feel that from the sound perspective I have now "arrived". My mouthpiece search has ended.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 La cerise sur le piano 
 
 
 
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L'accueil téléphonique de Philippe qui se rend très disponible pour des conseils avisés sur le choix du bec est top. J'ai choisi un Florida Slant en espérant développer un son boisé et chaud et la qualité d'émission dans tous les registres de ce bec dépasse mes espérances. Un grand merci Philippe pour la qualité de votre travail.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Simon Niblock 
 
 
 
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Fantastic service - first class refacing & replacing job - mouthpiece came back better than new! Thank you so much!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sax a la carte Austria 
 
 
 
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The mouthpieces Philippe makes are beautiful to look at, precisely crafted, and comfortable to play. The quality of the mouthpieces is impressive.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jukka Perko 
 
 
 
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Les Becs d’ Autan Hollywood is a truly fantastic mouthpiece. Philippe is a good communicator and very helpful. The order was completed on precise timetable! Twelve points out of ten!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Stéphane Teyssier 
 
 
 
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Travail d'exception sur un refacing d'un bec OTTO LINK acheté en 1990 et refaçé selon mes besoins .
Cahier des charges plus que respecté : Sonorité plus profonde, plus de projection et de clarté .
Un travail d'orfèvre chez ce passionné de musique et ce révélateur de son, recherché par les saxophonistes exigeants !!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tobias 
 
 
 
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Great customer service, reasonable waiting time and, above all, amazing quality. I usually play the same mouthpiece for years and years and the Florida will be the one for the years forthcoming.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 lionel minetti 
 
 
 
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réglage parfait sur bec ébonite de saxophone baryton et un suivie exemplaire
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Thierry Chillon 
 
 
 
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Merci a Philippe pour son super travail.
Les becs d'autan rendent la musique plus simple
Bravo
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 jean spalma 
 
 
 
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Très bon travail effectuer sur un bec en très mauvais état ,et après un passage au bec d’autan une merveille .Sans  ésiter pour une prochaine fois
  
 
  
 
 
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