“HOLLYWOOD” metal saxophone mouthpiece for tenor saxophone

PRE-ORDER:
Serie 1 (5 pieces / 699€) : Sold, in production – Deliveries from December 2025.
Serie 2 (15 pieces / 749€) : Currently available – Deliveries from January 2026.
Available thereafter at 779€.

“The deep, luminous sound of Dexter Gordon, resurrected in a true piece of craftsmanship.”
The world’s first high-precision CNC reproduction of the legendary B. Dukoff Hollywood 1949 mouthpiece, played, felt, and recreated with exacting precision.

The return of a jazz legend

Rediscover the “Dukoff Hollywood” tenor metal saxophone mouthpiece, an exceptional piece brought back to life with passion.

The first high-precision CNC reproduction of the legendary Bobby Dukoff “Hollywood” model , played notably by Dexter Gordon, this legendary mouthpiece has never before been made to this level of precision.

Produced in only a few hundred examples in 1949, the “Hollywood” is the Holy Grail of vintage metal mouthpieces. This is the original model with the scooped walls, the one that collectors and saxophonists the world over still seek out today for over $2,000 in good condition.

This contemporary reproduction recreates every acoustic nuance and playing feel, thanks to a meticulous combination of 3D modeling, high-precision CNC machining and hand-crafted refacing – as close as possible to the requirements of the period – modeled directly from an original, numbered 1949 piece in pristine condition. Each mouthpiece is also fitted with a white dental plate, reproducing the iconic design of the original 1949 model.

For those looking for the exact configuration played by Dexter GORDON, please note that he played a 6* opening with a very long special facing and hard reeds (typical of vintage mouthpieces from the 30s, 40s and early 50s):
– You can order a 6* with this “Special Dexter GORDON” facing (by specifying it in the order comment). To be chosen if you accept a very different playing comfort from modern medium-length facings, and are willing to play harder reeds than you’re used to on a 6*. This is what will give you the closest result to Dexter Gordon’s mouthpiece, and is also the most demanding to play.
– Or you can order a 6* with medium standard facing (no need to specify in this case). You’ll then have the same opening as Dexter GORDON with a sound that’s extremely close, and the comfort of a modern mouthpiece with standard medium-strength reeds.

Philippe – Becs d’Autan craftsman:
“I made this mouthpiece with the same obsession as if I had to play it myself on stage.
I sought to recreate that rare blend of suppleness and authority, depth and clarity.
The original Hollywood has always fascinated me: I wanted it to live again, down to the note.”

A deep, expressive and astonishingly modern mouthpiece

The Dukoff Hollywood metal tenor offers a deep, rich and authoritative sound, both mellow and precise.
Its natural projection and dynamic range allow it to traverse all styles: from traditional jazz to modern playing.

“When I played it for the first time, I found it surprising: very expressive, mellow, and at the same time authoritative when needed.”
– Philippe, Becs d’Autan craftsman

This mouthpiece combines vintage warmth with contemporary responsiveness.
The timbre is full and lively, with a perfect balance between body, power and clarity.
Ideal for saxophonists looking for a full, singing and inspired sound, without compromising playability.

Excellence in craftsmanship and technology

This reproduction is much more than a copy: it’s an acoustic renaissance faithful to the original model.
Each mouthpiece is made from solid brass with CNC precision, then tested, adjusted and validated by hand in the Les Becs d’Autan workshop.

Each piece is :
– Individually numbered
– Delivered with its authenticity card
– Fitted with a white dental plate, as on the original model
– Protected in custom foam packaging, ensuring maximum safety during transport.

Features of the “Dukoff Hollywood” mouthpiece

• Original model: B. Dukoff “Hollywood” 1949
• Type: Metal mouthpiece for tenor saxophone
• Material: Solid brass
• Dental plate: White, faithful to the original model
• Manufacturing: High-precision CNC, traditional hand facing
• Chamber: Large scooped walls
• Sound: Deep, rich, authoritative, moderately centered
• Play: Very expressive, fluid and responsive
• Compatibility: All standard tenor sax reeds
• Finish: Mirror polished, gold- or silver-plated
• Accessories included: Custom foam case + authenticity card

Exclusive introductory offer:
Take advantage of the 749€ price for the 15 units. Thereafter, the price will rise to €779.
A unique opportunity to own an exceptional mouthpiece at a preferential price.
Each piece is made to order, in the purest artisanal tradition.

Why choose the “Dukoff Hollywood” tenor?

World’s first high-precision reproduction of the legendary 1949 model
Handcrafted in France from solid brass
White dental plate faithful to the original design
Dexter Gordon sound
Perfect balance between vintage warmth and modern responsiveness
Limited, numbered and authenticated edition
CNC precision + manual refacing = exemplary playability
Natural projection, incomparable homogeneity and expressiveness

A legend… in your hands

The Dukoff Hollywood tenor isn’t just a mouthpiece: it’s a piece of history vibrating in your hands.
Each piece carries the soul of an era when jazz was invented night after night, in the smoke of clubs and the fervor of endless solos.
Made from solid brass, and adorned with a white dental plate faithful to the original model, it evokes both the collector’s item and the stage companion.
This mouthpiece wasn’t designed to sleep in a display case – it was designed to live, to sing, to vibrate with you.

This is the same Dukoff Hollywood that Dexter Gordon used at the turn of the 1950s and 60s, when he made his greatest recordings for Blue Note Records.
A full, biting sound of raw elegance – to play this mouthpiece again today is to relive that blessed era when music was played between power and poetry.
It’s to rediscover the human voice of the tenor sax, at once round, lilting and free, which made Blue Note vibrate and continues to inspire saxophonists the world over. To play it today is to rediscover that golden Blue Note era — where every breath told a story.

Pre-order your numbered copy today at €749 before the launch offer expires. Delivery from January 2026.