Guardala Alto (1980's) "Studio Gold Plate" 3 Digit hard rubber this is the “small USA

this is the “small USA Slant Body” blank

It is almost like a cross between a Meyer NY USA and a Slant "Tone Edge"

Berg Larsen was the first manufacturer to incorporate non round shapes into the mouthpiece geometry in order to increase projection and brightness

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This is perfect for a player who wants the vintage Selmer vibe without the higher price tag

Guardala Alto (1980's) "Studio Gold Plate" 3 Digit hard rubber this is the “small USAGuardala Alto (1990's) "Studio Gold Plate" 3 Digit Here is an original condition, 1980s Dave Guardala Handmade alto. It is marked DG SGA, serial 381. Early, handmade 3 digit serial pieces in original condition are getting nearly impossible to find. This piece includes the original bag and packing tube as well. This particular piece was part of a collection of mouthpieces belonging to a lifelong career woodwind player Verne Dorge. Among his many