A vintage Ponzol hard rubber tenor saxophone mouthpiece, stamped 90, indicating an approximate .090″ tip opening. Designed by acclaimed mouthpiece maker Peter Ponzol, these pieces are respected for combining modern response and projection with a rich, full-bodied tonal core.

This example appears to be an early production hard rubber Ponzol, likely dating to the late 1980s through 1990s, before the more heavily branded modern production era. Its understated stamping and classic hard rubber construction are characteristic of Ponzol’s earlier work.

Tonally, Ponzol tenor mouthpieces are known for delivering a sound that bridges vintage warmth and contemporary power – offering strong projection, excellent articulation, and a broad tonal palette suitable for jazz, fusion, funk, and commercial playing. Players often appreciate their ability to provide both a robust core and easy response across the full range of the horn.

This mouthpiece shows honest cosmetic wear from use, including oxidation to the hard rubber resulting in a brown patina and visible wear to the bite area from a prior patch. No obvious cracks or chips are visible, and the mouthpiece presents as a strong vintage player.

Features

• Maker: Ponzol
• Instrument: Tenor Saxophone
• Material: Hard Rubber / Ebonite
• Tip Opening: 90 (~.090″)
• Chamber: Likely medium
• Facing: Unmarked
• Era: Circa late 1980s-1990s
• Condition: Used, with oxidation and cosmetic wear