The "Gottsu Signature Sepia Tone Vintage" is a flagship model that has been elevated to an unprecedented new dimension by fusing meticulous research of vintage mouthpieces with the proprietary crafting techniques Gottsu has cultivated over many years.
For the material, it continues to luxuriously feature the custom-ordered marble ebonite (black and orange) that Gottsu is so deeply committed to. Delivering a powerful resonance alongside a solid, unwavering "core" at the center of the tone, it achieves a sound truly worthy of being called the ultimate masterpiece of jazz mouthpieces.

[Patented] The World's First "Slide-Style Ligature System"

Its greatest feature is the innovative ligature system—the world's first to be adopted for a conical hard rubber mouthpiece. It features a groundbreaking mechanism that allows you to slide the reed along grooves carved into both sides. The ligature plate, the very heart of this system, utilizes Gottsu's patented technology. This enables highly precise reed securement and exceptionally quick response, dramatically enhancing your freedom of expression in performance.

[Patented] Beautiful SV950 + 24K Gold-Plated "Hammered Ring"

The shank is fitted with a hammered ring made of SV950 (Silver 950) and finished with 24K gold plating. This is another of Gottsu's proprietary patented technologies. It is a revolutionary structure designed with a focus not only on visual elegance, but also on enhancing both the durability and the acoustic qualities of the mouthpiece itself.

Inheriting the Husky Tone of the "VI" to Push the Boundaries of Expression

This model is based on our standard "VI" model. While faithfully inheriting its husky tone and resonance, we have continuously refined it to allow players to freely express the exact tone they desire. Please enjoy the extraordinary playing experience brought to life by our unrivaled original technologies.

Gottsu

“I went through trial and error to see if I could make Vintage Signature out of marble.
Not only did we change the material, but we also subtly modified the shape to match the material, and plated the SV950 shank ring with 24 gold to create a surprisingly tasteful tone. We went through trial and error to see if we could adopt the new patent-pending ligature system to a conical hard rubber mouthpiece. Try very lightly tightening the screw on the slide ligature so that there is not much tension. There is a tone that you have never experienced before. Gottsu’s new mouthpieces are the result of the highest quality materials and technical excellence. This offers saxophonists even more musical possibilities.”

Type: Baritone, Tenor, Alto ,Soprano
Opening Size:  1/1000 inch
Material: Ebonite/Hard-rubber (black and orange), Copper
Chamber shape: Round 
Baffle: Roll-over baffle  
Tone characteristics: Dark, Focused, Powerful, slight resistance
Style：Jazz  

【スライド式リガチャーご使用の注意点】

本モデルに採用されているスライド式リガチャーは、従来のタイプとは異なる画期的な設計です。リガチャー本来の性能を発揮し、長くご愛用いただくために以下の点にご注意ください。

  • 従来と同じ感覚での「締めすぎ」にご注意ください。 軽く締めるだけでリードをしっかりと固定できる構造です。普段お使いのリガチャーよりも「緩め」を意識してセッティングしてください。

  • 「リードにプレートの跡が残る」のは締めすぎのサインです。 必要以上に締め付けると、リードを痛めるだけでなく、リガチャーのレールやアーチ部品の損傷・変形につながる恐れがあります。

  • 緩く締めることが、良い音の秘訣です。 適度な力で軽く締めることで、リードの振動を妨げず、より豊かな倍音と本来の素晴らしい響きを引き出すことができます。