The Original Alto is the Claude Lakey go-to vintage mouthpiece. Ideal for lead alto, yet versatile enough to blend in with any horn section. Our most popular mouthpiece, the Original Alto offers a bright and even sound that can be heard across the auditorium. Great for jazz, but not to be overlooked for rock, funk, or electronic music— the Originals are meant to make you heard in solo and ensemble work.

-Bright sound with crisp projection
-Free blowing and easy to play
-Handcrafted for quality
-Made from high quality composite
-Replacement tooth guards included.

The Original Alto is where it all started, and it has remained the central piece of our Originals collection for over fifty years. Claude handcrafted the Original Alto design himself when he was unsatisfied with any molds available to him. His innovation pioneered a better Jazz mouthpiece, the same mouthpiece we are still making today. You will reach new highs and lows, having freedom in your upper and lower register.

Claude created the Original Alto as a jazz piece, but it’s bright sound and great projection make it the perfect choice for a variety of genres. We find it’s particularly stunning in rock groups, funk bands, and house music. You’ll find the Original Alto gives you the ability to stand out above the crowd, or blend into an ensemble. The versatility of this piece is outstanding, and you will soon find it becomes a favorite to play in several settings.

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