The mouthpiece is not made from wood. It's hard rubber with a nickel facing. There are lots of saxophone mouthpieces around that are constructed in the same way, usually marked SIL-VA-LAY, but often marked with other brand names. The concept is a good idea - a "normal" mouthpiece with the stability of a metal mouthpiece. The saxophone models are so old that they are obsolete for modern use except in a few classical environments. The clarinet versions are rarer and worth refacing if you like the sound.