FLORIDA SLANT

The spirit of the legendary Otto Link Slant Signature — reimagined with modern handcrafted precision.

• Woody & velvety tone
• Exceptional harmonic richness
• Handcrafted in France

SOUND SIGNATURE

A deep, woody and naturally singing sound

The Slant is directly inspired by the legendary 1950s Otto Link Slant Signature mouthpieces, renowned for their dark, flexible and deeply musical character.
Its large vintage-style chamber and very soft rollover baffle produce a broad, warm and organic tone with a woody texture reminiscent of the classic sounds of Stan Getz, Warne Marsh and Mark Turner.

The mouthpiece develops a unique harmonic richness: lows remain wide and velvety, the midrange sings effortlessly, while the upper register stays smooth and elegant without ever becoming harsh.
The Slant is designed above all for musicality, nuance and tonal depth.

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PLAYING FEEL

A free-blowing and natural playing experience
The Slant offers an incredibly fluid response with a soft and perfectly balanced resistance.

It immediately delivers that open, effortless airflow associated with the finest vintage mouthpieces: the sound flows freely without excessive tension or edge.
Subtones become especially rich and airy, articulations stay soft and natural, and dynamic shading feels extremely refined and controllable.

Rather than imposing a strong tonal personality, the Slant follows the player’s phrasing and musical intention naturally.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Slant is designed for saxophonists looking for:

• a true vintage jazz sound
• a woody, warm and organic tone
• exceptional tonal nuance
• a soft and free-blowing playing feel
• a musical approach centered around phrasing and expression

Perfect for:

• acoustic jazz
• bebop
• cool jazz
• ballads
• acoustic quartet
• studio work
• intimate and expressive playing

HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE

Individually finished and tested
Each Slant is handcrafted in our workshop in the South-West of France and individually adjusted, refaced and tested before shipping.

The design process is based on extensive study of authentic vintage Otto Link Slant Signature mouthpieces in order to recreate their unique acoustic balance, flexibility and characteristic airflow.
Every detail is carefully refined: facing curve, chamber, baffle, rails and table.
The premium hard rubber used provides excellent stability, comfort and acoustic response.

VIDEOS & REVIEWS

” One of the best aspects of playing the Les Becs d’Autan Florida Slant tenor saxophone mouthpiece for me was the low notes. […]

It is a beautifully crafted tenor sax mouthpiece that dares to capture some of that amazing vintage Otto Link Slant Signature quality even though it doesn’t have the Otto Link name engraved on it... ”  – Steve Neff

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Instrument : Tenor Saxophone
Material : Premium Hard Rubber
Chamber : Large Otto-Link Slant-style chamber
Baffle : Low rollover baffle
Craftsmanship : Handcrafted in France
Finish : Hand-polished
Compatibility : Standard Otto Link ligatures

WHY CHOOSE THE SLANT?

• Deep, woody and highly musical tone
• Free-blowing and natural response
• Exceptional harmonic complexity
• Rich and velvety subtone
• High-end French handcrafted craftsmanship

FAQ

What is the difference between the Slant and the Florida?
The Slant delivers a darker, woodier and more velvety tone with greater flexibility and harmonic depth.
The Florida offers more projection and a slightly more modern response, while the Slant focuses primarily on tonal richness, phrasing and expressive subtlety.

Is the Slant only suited for traditional jazz?
No. While it excels in acoustic and vintage-oriented jazz settings, the Slant also performs beautifully in modern jazz, studio environments and any situation requiring a rich, natural and expressive tone.

Is every mouthpiece really finished by hand?
Yes. Every Slant is individually adjusted, refaced and tested in our workshop to ensure consistency, playability and a unique tonal personality.

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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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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