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940

Martin Gordon

Boston, Mass.

Stamp: (in circle) MG / MARTIN / GORDON / 14K.

Marks:

Manufacture Date: Made c. 2001.

Hallmarks:

Comments: This beautifully engraved and constructed headjoint gives easy articulation, substantial volume, and a bright tone.

Material: 14 K Gold headjoint.

System: Gold headjoint with medium overcutting and sharp lipplate leading edge cutoff.

Condition: In perfect condition, as new.

Pitch:

Sounding Length: Length from embouchure center to bottom of head: 151 mm.

Measurements:

Weight: Weighs 96 g. Headjoint alone without cork and crown 68 g.

Case: No case.

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Martin Gordon's very straightforward and open demeanor can be seen in his logo and name engraving.

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Here we see the inner beauty of the man and his work. I especially like the scrolled leaf tip on the right, and the leaf edges center.

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The lip itself is very precise, including the bold angle of the air reed, and the crescents formed by the gentle overcutting on the sides.

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The whole headjoint is stunning. The gold tube measures .011-.012 at the tenon.

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The hand-hammered crown is suspensefully ambiguous from a distance; the light reflects as from a faceted stone.

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The embouchure and lipplate, with the angled leading edge.

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The full and lovely engraving faces the audience.

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The left hand wall is 5.27 mm, the right hand 5.11.

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The angled lip is buttressed underneath via a full shaped wall, avoiding the need for a flange (not visible here).

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