Soloist "Style" E with cap and ligature Lebayle Theo offered this model recently

Theo offered this model recently that features his true large chamber design and a very hefty step baffle

It is almost like a cross between a Meyer NY USA and a Slant "Tone Edge"

a control stamp from the core used

and lots of material removed from the body at the beak and shank make for a lively

Geoff Lawton was a true innovator of mouthpiece design and a bit unsung in this regard as well

Soloist "Style" E with cap and ligature Lebayle Theo offered this model recentlyHere is an original 1970's Selmer E, sometimes called "Soloist Style". This piece measures . 077" which is closer to a D opening on the Selmer charts. These pieces came after the long shank versions that still had the word "Soloist" stamped on the table. They also feature the longer shank for tuning and a redesigned lower beak profile for a more comfortable bite. This era of production still features the innovative 'horseshoe cathedral' design and