In case anyone wants to jump around for quick comparison: 0:54 Ambika Metal 1:36 Ambika Hard Rubber 6:42 Gaia Hard Rubber 11:28 Gaia Metal 14:56 Slant Sig Hard Rubber 18:47 Durga Metal 22:00 Shiva Hard Rubber 24:22 Shiva Blue A.R.T 26:07 Shiva Metal
Thanks for this video! I'm a big fan of Theo's work. I have an old NY Link he refaced about 20 years ago, and I owned his original model mouthpiece he was hand making before his production line. I later swapped that one for a GAIA which I really like. Great to hear all models side by side with his comments about them.
I’ve got 2 mouthpieces from him. A Gaia 2 for Tenor in 7*, and a Durga 3 for soprano in 7. I love their ligature as well as their mouthpieces.... you either have a Theo Wanne, or you wished you had one...
There's a surprisingly big difference in sound between the Gaia hard rubber and metal, I tried an HR yesterday and really liked it, but the metal just sounds so much better
Comhghall Geraghty no offense dude, with Theo Wanne mouthpieces you get what you pay for. I own the ambika and I plan to get the Gaia in 7*. The amount of craftsmanship is at high tolerances. Go to a high end music store and try the mouthpiece you like based on the sound you want to achieve... you will be sold like I was....
Have a hard rubber GAIA II #7 bought from you last summer and played on an alto Selmer SA II and I love it. Recently bought a tenor Selmer Series III with a soloist D. Wondering whether to stick to tenor GAIA II #7 or step it up to a metal Durga or Shiva. Any thought?
Hi Bryan, unfortunately the only bass saxophone we always keep in stock is the Sakkusu. The others are special order due to the cost of the instrument!
I have the slant sig 2 on tenor YTS 62 and for me sounds good, the lows sound nice, darker sound, good subtone as well, the highs are a little bit more bright but with a warmer sound, i think thats is a good point for play different styles. In general Is a good mouthpiece with a great projection and very versatile that let you play from traditional jazz to more modern music.
kai mercado hey, I’ve been playing the mantra tenor for 4.5 years. It’s a really solid and sturdy sax with very accurate key action. The bottom end is SUPER thick and easy to play. The top and is easy to play but I feel like it plays a little flat compared to my keilwerth sx90r (I have both saxes right now). Tuning is a little different on the Theo Wanne. The neck it came with is a little gimmicky but the titanium neck has a lot better power and tuning. The lacquer last a very long time. Pads are roo pad extremes and are really good. Gold tone holes and just a beautiful sax. Very unique.
@@vladimirlopez7840 I did! I am still waiting for my new Tenor to arrive. I just received word that it will be here on Monday! So far I have 3 mouthpieces, assorted reeds, a stand, a neckstrap, a Klanbogen but no horn! Ugh!
Ong Teng Kee I don’t think it is because Theo stated that he created the Ambika base on the NY Otto Link which is definitely a mouthpiece for jazz. Check out their recent Water mouthpiece of the Elements mouthpiece range, which is aimed for classical music.
Shiva is pronounced as Shiva not Sheeva, I don't blame anyone for incorrect pronunciation. Shiva is an Indian god(well depends if he is considered a god or a guru) and also a native one to my family, its amazing Theo has been to India and studied meditation and believes sound to be spiritual journey. All Theo Wanne's mpc are named after Indian gods. Wish my dad played sax so I could have bought him Datta (his name) 😅 I bought Shiva partly because the name resonates with my own background and my family history 😄 it's an amazing mouthpiece though I'm using ear plugs to protect my hearing.
@@Cthepro321 you’re dumb. If I make a product called Spaghetti and call it tomato, that doesn’t mean I’m pronouncing it correctly. Idc if u made a product, if it has an established word, or name for its title, pronounce it right.
In case anyone wants to jump around for quick comparison:
0:54 Ambika Metal
1:36 Ambika Hard Rubber
6:42 Gaia Hard Rubber
11:28 Gaia Metal
14:56 Slant Sig Hard Rubber
18:47 Durga Metal
22:00 Shiva Hard Rubber
24:22 Shiva Blue A.R.T
26:07 Shiva Metal
Thanks Ian, have you gotten around to trying any of these! --Jacob
Thanks
Super helpful. Thank you.
Always ending on that subtone and shaking the head... what a fantastic display of these great mouthpieces. Still waiting on my Gaia 2 7* on backorder.
Love the sound of the Durga!!!
Thanks for this video! I'm a big fan of Theo's work. I have an old NY Link he refaced about 20 years ago, and I owned his original model mouthpiece he was hand making before his production line. I later swapped that one for a GAIA which I really like. Great to hear all models side by side with his comments about them.
I’ve got 2 mouthpieces from him. A Gaia 2 for Tenor in 7*, and a Durga 3 for soprano in 7. I love their ligature as well as their mouthpieces.... you either have a Theo Wanne, or you wished you had one...
There's a surprisingly big difference in sound between the Gaia hard rubber and metal, I tried an HR yesterday and really liked it, but the metal just sounds so much better
I'd love to get myself one but they're so expensive its crazy. ill stick with my gaurdala mb2 for the moment
Comhghall Geraghty no offense dude, with
Theo Wanne mouthpieces you get what you pay for. I own the ambika and I plan to get the Gaia in 7*. The amount of craftsmanship is at high tolerances. Go to a high end music store and try the mouthpiece you like based on the sound you want to achieve... you will be sold like I was....
Gaurdulas are still super expensive
I bought their element series earth model and I'm so excited but it's taking forever to arrive
Slant sig is my favorite, and the cheapest so that’s why I bought one :)
WAH-nee, no? Great interview Jim!
Great video! What about the MANTRA?!?
I love darker mouthpieces so that Ambika hard rubber sounded so good just wish I could afford it
What was the tip opening for the shiva metal ?
Really great video gentleman. May I ask , what Reed strength / brand are you using?
Have a hard rubber GAIA II #7 bought from you last summer and played on an alto Selmer SA II and I love it. Recently bought a tenor Selmer Series III with a soloist D. Wondering whether to stick to tenor GAIA II #7 or step it up to a metal Durga or Shiva. Any thought?
I would switch to a Shiva.
Thanks for the video! For Theo Wanne mouthpieces now you need specificy which number each one is, like is ti Gaia 2 ro 3 etc...
Thanks! Great work! Can we know about tip opening and reed used?
I jus love what's played on Durga metal. What's the name please?
Witch one yours favorite mouthpiece ?
you have a video of the Alto Mouthpieces
What reeds did Jim use?
Lebt Theo Wanne noch???
Could you please make a video comparing your bass saxophones... sakkusu and selmer paris... and the available mouthpieces for them... please
Hi Bryan, unfortunately the only bass saxophone we always keep in stock is the Sakkusu. The others are special order due to the cost of the instrument!
when's this video in bari sax come out?
Would have been useful to know the openings you are using. Maybe you mentioned and I missed it?
Saludos desde chile
Dexter is my favorite player
Which Theo Wanne mouthpiece would you think would be best for a Yamaha YTS 62 tenor? I was thinking about purchasing the slant sig.
I have a slant sig on my yamaha 82z and its a great match of highs and lows for me. Go for it!
Shiva sounds great on the yts 62
I have the slant sig 2 on tenor YTS 62 and for me sounds good, the lows sound nice, darker sound, good subtone as well, the highs are a little bit more bright but with a warmer sound, i think thats is a good point for play different styles. In general Is a good mouthpiece with a great projection and very versatile that let you play from traditional jazz to more modern music.
Thoughts on the Theo wanne mantra sax? I want to upgrade saxes and I like its features and price point...
kai mercado hey, I’ve been playing the mantra tenor for 4.5 years. It’s a really solid and sturdy sax with very accurate key action. The bottom end is SUPER thick and easy to play. The top and is easy to play but I feel like it plays a little flat compared to my keilwerth sx90r (I have both saxes right now). Tuning is a little different on the Theo Wanne. The neck it came with is a little gimmicky but the titanium neck has a lot better power and tuning. The lacquer last a very long time. Pads are roo pad extremes and are really good. Gold tone holes and just a beautiful sax. Very unique.
Cool
What mouthpiece would you suggest to try out on an Eastman 52nd Street tenor?
KrepKing23 the Durga one
I’d try the Gaia because the Eastman 52 St. is already a dark sounding horn...
Just ordered the Ambika 3...hoping it is everything I want.
Did you get it? How is it?
@@vladimirlopez7840 I did! I am still waiting for my new Tenor to arrive. I just received word that it will be here on Monday! So far I have 3 mouthpieces, assorted reeds, a stand, a neckstrap, a Klanbogen but no horn! Ugh!
Metal or HR? I have being using a metal one with 7* opening for 2yrs, but I am curious HR one.
@@thesunalsorise metal
kiss about frensh! Tu jous trop bien!!! je t'adore! #music #sax!
what sax is Jim playing?
It's Jim's very own Autograph Series Andy Shepherd
nice!
Ambika hard rubber👍
I really don't find this helpful without knowing the tip opening, reed brand and strength. Maybe you could provide that information.
ambika is suitable for classical use but this company demo artists always demonstrate jazz,pop,rock sax.
Ong Teng Kee I don’t think it is because Theo stated that he created the Ambika base on the NY Otto Link which is definitely a mouthpiece for jazz. Check out their recent Water mouthpiece of the Elements mouthpiece range, which is aimed for classical music.
Why is he dressed like a smurf?
Smurfs build things
nice
It always annoyed me how they called Shiva sheeeevaaaa
Solar Flare I mean he made them so he kinda knows how to pronounce
Shiva is pronounced as Shiva not Sheeva, I don't blame anyone for incorrect pronunciation. Shiva is an Indian god(well depends if he is considered a god or a guru) and also a native one to my family, its amazing Theo has been to India and studied meditation and believes sound to be spiritual journey. All Theo Wanne's mpc are named after Indian gods. Wish my dad played sax so I could have bought him Datta (his name) 😅 I bought Shiva partly because the name resonates with my own background and my family history 😄 it's an amazing mouthpiece though I'm using ear plugs to protect my hearing.
@@Cthepro321 you’re dumb. If I make a product called Spaghetti and call it tomato, that doesn’t mean I’m pronouncing it correctly. Idc if u made a product, if it has an established word, or name for its title, pronounce it right.
Way too expensive!
I'm like numb 69 yeaht
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