I play on the Gaia 4, 7* and Brahma 7* for tenor. The Essential jazz tenor 7* for me plays similar to the Gaia 4. I also had a student play test my Essential and he bought one. These are pro level mouthpieces at a bargain price, exactly what I needed 40 years ago 🤣.
I heard you say that you met up with the TW staff in Bellevue, Washington, at their manufacturing facility. I might be wrong, but I think TW is headquartered up in Bellingham, Washington, and they do all their R&D and manufacturing there. When I inquired about factory tours, and if they had a retail store on site, I was told the facilities are not open to the general public, and they suggested that while in Bellingham that I visit a certain local music store to try their products.
You are correct I said that it was Bellevue when I meant Bellingham. You are correct they do not give public tours and they do not have a retail outlet. It was because I was working with an employee I got the invitation. Sorry if I made it sound like just anyone could go to the headquarters.
Love it the best review. The price has caught my attention. I’ve been looking at the Otto Link Florida V $400, I use a Jody Jazz Jet size 6, however The essentials Jazz doesn’t come in this size, I’ve read maybe the 5 would be a good fit instead of the 7, 7* and suggestions? Thanks
I would probably try the 7 essentials over the 5. The is a big small for a tenor piece so unless you really like closed tips, I think you would rather play on the slightly more open than closed. There is also a contemporary facing for the essentials series if you really liked the jet.
I play on the Gaia 4, 7* and Brahma 7* for tenor. The Essential jazz tenor 7* for me plays similar to the Gaia 4. I also had a student play test my Essential and he bought one. These are pro level mouthpieces at a bargain price, exactly what I needed 40 years ago 🤣.
Isn’t that the truth?
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Thank you so much for sharing. Really appreciate it. I’ll buy one.
No problem
Thanks. It's hard to find any reviews on these
You’re welcome. They really are great mouthpieces and I’m not joking when I say that within a week, I had five orders going in for them.
I heard you say that you met up with the TW staff in Bellevue, Washington, at their manufacturing facility. I might be wrong, but I think TW is headquartered up in Bellingham, Washington, and they do all their R&D and manufacturing there. When I inquired about factory tours, and if they had a retail store on site, I was told the facilities are not open to the general public, and they suggested that while in Bellingham that I visit a certain local music store to try their products.
You are correct I said that it was Bellevue when I meant Bellingham. You are correct they do not give public tours and they do not have a retail outlet. It was because I was working with an employee I got the invitation. Sorry if I made it sound like just anyone could go to the headquarters.
Love it the best review. The price has caught my attention. I’ve been looking at the Otto Link Florida V $400, I use a Jody Jazz Jet size 6, however The essentials Jazz doesn’t come in this size, I’ve read maybe the 5 would be a good fit instead of the 7, 7* and suggestions? Thanks
I would probably try the 7 essentials over the 5. The is a big small for a tenor piece so unless you really like closed tips, I think you would rather play on the slightly more open than closed. There is also a contemporary facing for the essentials series if you really liked the jet.
My student was playing on the JJ Jet 7* and moved to the Essential Jazz 7*. His sound improved greatly.
I got the #5 for alto three weeks ago and I love it.
Super cool