Johnston-Selmer New York Alto mpc

[ClickRec]

Anyone ever see one of these? I've never heard of one till today. Similar to an old Buescher from the early 1930s and appears to be cut from the same blank as a Penzel-Mueller Artist from the same era. Very large chamber, carved-out walls, no baffle, short shank. No facing number on it, but the word "ORIGINAL" runs along the side of the table. Someone gave it to me. Curious about its history and approximate age.

[bruce bailey]

I think they are pretty common as I see them on ebay often. Probably from the 1930s. Mine is about like allk the other ones of the time and is morked 36. Need another?

[ClickRec]

I think they are pretty common as I see them on ebay often. Probably from the 1930s. Mine is about like allk the other ones of the time and is morked 36. Need another?

HA! I was hoping someone would PM an offer! Actually, it's an extremely "not bad" mouthpiece. I probably won't use it often, but it's a cool lil' thing.

[tenor71363]

Merle Johnston was a great pedagogue and player from way back. Has roots in SUNY Potsdam.

[zxcvbnm]

I'm interested. What's the tip opening?

[bruce bailey]

I don't reacall what mine is but I am guessing around a .050 tops.

[ClickRec]

I'm interested. What's the tip opening?
Mine feels like it's about a 5*.

[bruce bailey]

A 5* of what brand? A brilhart is not the same as a Link.

[ClickRec]

A 5* of what brand? A brilhart is not the same as a Link.
I use a rubber Link 7*. This feels like a 5 by comparison.