BEST Theo Wanne Mouthpiece EVER?

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  • @LunchBandit
    @LunchBandit ปีที่แล้ว +81

    A few years ago I found a scientific study that tested the sound of different mouthpiece materials and how it effects the sound. The final conclusion was that it only matters to how it sounds in your own head as it reverberates your skull. To outside listeners the only thing that matters is the shape of the hole inside the mouthpiece.

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Ahh that is an interesting hypothesis. Would explain a lot.

    • @SamChaneyProductions
      @SamChaneyProductions ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The baffle shape definitely matters but if that's included in the "shape of the hole" then yeah this tracks. The sax is a woodwind, so it's the air vibrating that makes the sound like a flute, unlike something like an acoustic guitar, violin or piano which has a wooden soundboard that is an integral part of sound generation

    • @Marcosls2015
      @Marcosls2015 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cool, thanks for sharing that. It would be interesting to search for the scientific evidence with more studies, which may corroborate or contradict that
      To my ears , personally, there is a difference between the materials

    • @GermarDerron
      @GermarDerron ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is what all the makers of cheap mouthpieces have been saying for YEARSSS. It's what Rico (D'Addario) is betting on and the 3D-printed joints. May be true and I love my $25 Amazon mouthpiece and had some of my best tones on $25 Rico mouthpieces.

    • @davidwood351
      @davidwood351 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      As in so many things about music…it’s entirely subjective.
      One person likes it, another person likes something else.

  • @christophergundacker182
    @christophergundacker182 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    These videos are tough because I listen and I keep thinking “yeah, sounds like Jay”. Your phrasing and sound is so personal and developed that you make all these race car quality mouthpieces sound great. Awesome video as always!

    • @bropeace2061
      @bropeace2061 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Brahma metal is brighter than the rubber but both are good. The ambika is darker

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching and listening!

  • @ireaperv3
    @ireaperv3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Theo Wanne’s Hard Rubber pieces always strike me to be the best sounding. I love their sound.

  • @wrtwatch8576
    @wrtwatch8576 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad you do these recordings dry
    o reverb!

  • @darylbeebe6517
    @darylbeebe6517 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, the SHIVA is killing. I enjoy you the most on that one. Thanks for sharing.

  • @dougjsax
    @dougjsax ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Honestly my biggest takeaway is that the BetterSax Burnin’ mouthpiece is great quality, awesome design, and seriously underrated considering the relatively low price compared to the Theo pieces. I love my Burnin’ alto piece and keep coming back to it over a vintage Meyer Bros.

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Doug!

    • @Julialady6
      @Julialady6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly learn how to do mouthpieces and do a good one. 1000$? I think is the same 😂

    • @robertknapp6422
      @robertknapp6422 ปีที่แล้ว

      WOW. That's exciting

  • @McGillMusicSaxSchool
    @McGillMusicSaxSchool ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Jay - really interesting to hear those pieces side by side. Sounding great man!

  • @googleevil
    @googleevil ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I still have my silver Selmer mouthpiece and it is perfect for last 28 years :) I tried many but nothing is better.

  • @RonPorteous
    @RonPorteous ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Ambika sounded amazing to me. I love the subtone sound. It's one of the things about my playing that I really like, so if I find a nice bag of money at the side of the road that's the one I'm going to get. For now, my Claude Lakey that I bought in high school back when the earth was cooling, and a Legere reed get the job done for me.

  • @davidwood351
    @davidwood351 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve got several older Wanne pieces, I completely love the Kali…
    high baffle, large chamber, lots of great sound.
    And… I wish I had a booth!
    My wife works from home…

  • @michaelrowe1907
    @michaelrowe1907 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Jay as always very informative. About to buy my first metal mouthpiece, from what l've have learned, a 6 opened is what l need. Its all in the trying

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว

      Try stuff out if you can before. Good luck!

  • @sorenfuhrer401
    @sorenfuhrer401 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Damn, Jay's playing is good these days. Not that it ever wasn't but to me it feels like it has developed quite a bit in the last years. Really awesome!

  • @danpinsonsax
    @danpinsonsax ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been playing a TW Shiva Destroyer 7* on tenor and a Shiva 2 in an 8 on alto. Both are in hard rubber to take the edge off. Very flexible sound.

  • @rogersalles200
    @rogersalles200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played Durgas for a long time until Wanne started to change styles, I now play 10Mfan Chameleon and never looked back, Love the TW mouthpieces tough.

  • @MrSatoshiKon
    @MrSatoshiKon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would also be interested in a comparison video of Lakshmi vs. Brahma vs. Ambika

  • @MARKLINMAN1
    @MARKLINMAN1 ปีที่แล้ว

    They all SOUND GREAT, for some reason the BRAHMA HR sounded the warmest, even warmer than the AMBIKA which you said was THEOS warmest, i play on his DURGA 5 metal and i am looking at one of his HR mouthpieces now. Thank you for this JAY.

  • @sax_n_axe
    @sax_n_axe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Theo Wanne makes the best mouthpieces. The MARGE Chuck Levin exclusive is one of my favorites for alto and the Ambika for my tenor is my other favorite.

  • @beckyn9338
    @beckyn9338 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Super helpful, Jay.

  • @patrickmarino8110
    @patrickmarino8110 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The barama hard rubber is the best sound ever. That really works for you because that tone is so good you never tired of listening. Some sax tones are really nice but the listener gets saturated after a few songs and looses interest. That hard rubber never gets saturated sound and people just want more.

  • @cleevealbert1318
    @cleevealbert1318 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the brahma, smooth and textured, leaning more towards the HR

  • @AlexRodriguez-nm5dh
    @AlexRodriguez-nm5dh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Jay! I would like a video comparing the Lakshmi, the Brahma and the Gaia 4, that would be great.

  • @brianclausen2344
    @brianclausen2344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks again, Jay, for all these comparisons and honest opinions. I really enjoy the side by side comparisons as you can tell the subtle differences in your sound as you travel through the different makes and brands. Personally, I feel the Burnin' Sax 7+ and the Brahma IV 7+ sounded the best to me. At first I thought the Hard Rubber Brahma was better than the metal, but you are right, they are almost discernible from each other. The Shiva defintiely has a brighter and more punchy tone for a Funk/rock feel. It would be interesting how a Growling solo would sound on it compared to the Braham or Burnin' Sax. I was turned off by metal early on in my learning phase as I had an Otto Link that my technique wasn't ready to handle. Also, the metal was very coppery/metalic in my mouth taste wise. Thanks again and I look forward to more comparison videos!

  • @beesee8728
    @beesee8728 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thats a really cool mouthpiece, I wish I could afford it.

  • @MartyPaoletta
    @MartyPaoletta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been looking for a mouthpiece that would best help me produce a tone that is a mix of Andy Snitzer and Michael Brecker. At the beginning of this journey, and a couple of years back, I purchased a Durga, which is a bit too edgy and not enough roundness or midtones. The next purchase was a Gaia. This was based on your advice. It is wonderfully round with nice midtones, but lacks edge The Altissimo does not come out confidently. So now after hearing your tone difference on the Brahma, I.Just purchased the Brahma eight star. So far it is the best tenor mouthpiece I've ever played on. It really is the perfect blend of everything I've been looking for. All notes play effortlessly. The altissimo notes play strong! Intonation is more accurate. My confidence level in phrasing has increased just by knowing that whatever note I intend on playing will come out beautifully. Thanks for your advice!

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad this helped.

    • @MartyPaoletta
      @MartyPaoletta ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So here's an update: although I loved the tone of the Brahma, I found myself becoming more and more frustrated. Part of my style is to over blow and create a sort of rasp without growling in my throat. Think Sunburn or Snitzer. The Brahma just wouldn't let me do that. Everything else was great. But that rasp is a signature part of what I do. I remember you discussing about the Shiva and its sweet tone. So I sent back the Brahma and purchased the Shiva. So far, it is playing more like my Dukoff on my alto which is more what I've been searching for on the tenor. Surprisingly enough my tone, although it is bright, is still very smooth. Still in this case, it was your advice that helped me make this decision. Thanks again for your channel!

    • @JosephSalinas-r4r
      @JosephSalinas-r4r 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@MartyPaoletta who is sunburn? 😮thanks.

  • @silver10m10
    @silver10m10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video ...like many I can hear slight changes in the brightness between different models. Listening to you I liked your tone best on the Burning Sax. There's a warmth and woody-ness to the tone and the projection never sounds harsh or strident. I find with higher baffle pieces that I have to work inversely to get a darker tone. For all the tricky engineering a good rollover baffle can do a lot with a well developed embouchure. Now what I really want is your recording booth ! LOL

  • @ChrisTurnerDublin
    @ChrisTurnerDublin ปีที่แล้ว

    Both Brahmas sound really great. Wish I could afford one!

  • @manuelsosa5692
    @manuelsosa5692 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Me gusto el sonido de la Ambika IV...

  • @joncelentano
    @joncelentano ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One man's opinion: in this video you sounded best/most at home on your Burnin' piece. Bang for the buck, it's definitely the winner here.

  • @oriolcubeles620
    @oriolcubeles620 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    100-200$ budget reviews would be appreciated

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have some cheaper options coming soon to a video...

  • @albtii
    @albtii ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Better Sax MP was my favorite 😩 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @benjamin29517
    @benjamin29517 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your Review. Since I saw your take on the Brahama I'm struggeling with buying the Ambika 4, what I was literally about to do.
    I would love to see you review on Ambika 4 vs Lakshmi vs Brahama. Sadly I can try them all by myself. I love the sound of Ambika 4, but I think the Brahama still fits a little better in a concert band setting.

  • @1jtes
    @1jtes ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn that Brahma is packing some power

  • @Isteele008
    @Isteele008 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    It’s to expensive for me to ever own

  • @saxonegro4921
    @saxonegro4921 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gracias por la comparación.
    Acabo de adquirir la Durga V 8 para tenor y estoy supuer contento. Vengo de una otto link super tone master 8* metal y acabo de ver la luz. Aún puedo tocar subtones pero del registro medio para arriba es sonido brillo y alegría.
    Boquillas para recomendar, si. Theo Wanne.
    Gracias por la comparativa, ayuda mucho a la comunidad de saxofonistas a tomar una decisión.
    Un saludo y felicidades por tu trayectoria.

  • @solomann940
    @solomann940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the sound I've been looking for Ambika...wow

  • @robinreidmusic
    @robinreidmusic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the Metal Brahma the best.

  • @eddieb1553
    @eddieb1553 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the shiva

  • @michaelszlachta1194
    @michaelszlachta1194 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Ambika IV - the low notes are lush, big round and centered sounding in all registers. Ambika doesn’t have a thin metallic edgy pitch you commonly hear with the small chambered mouthpieces.. Ambika IV my favorite

  • @ryancrow2773
    @ryancrow2773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome tone across the whole range, I'm partial to the ambika, but I'm more of a tone edge type guy, albeit my main piece is a 10mfan celebration, man that mouthpiece is a masterpiece

  • @HonestSaxSound-unEdited-
    @HonestSaxSound-unEdited- ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HR.7 and Ambika sounds the best for me. Warm full and in tune.
    Metal Mp sounds brighter, but his high tones are to bright and not so accurate.
    Burnin.7 sounds really good, similar to the HR7.

  • @jongoforth1405
    @jongoforth1405 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Frankly, Jay, I like your piece the best. The altissimo above C seems a bit meek, but the sound up to C sounds the fullest -to me. Your piece sounds kinda like a Brilhart Ebolin or a Tonalin, and though I usually play a Link on tenor, I like that sound. A heck of a value these days. I bought my first Guardala Studio tenor model for $250 , brand new, in '88. People thought that was a CRAZY amount to spend on a mouthpiece. Ha! Theo has come a long way since the "large chamber" pieces of the early 2000's which sounded good, responded well, but due to the "large chamber" design, were quite inefficient. These new ones all sound good-and they sound like the resistance is pretty close to perfect. Good work, Mr. Wanne. For reference, I play one of two 7* STM (Florida) Links that Marin Spivack refaced and adjusted for me about ten years ago, and lately have been quite taken with Dr. Bunte's "ARC" Reso-Tone copy. Also @ about .105". 3-1/2 whatever works reeds. Usually something cut by Rigotti, not necessarily with the Rigotti name on them. Thank you, Jay. You sound great, baybee! Oh-the brass Brahma seemed to have a teeny bit more upper mid ring in the sound, but is this the material or variation from piece to piece? Both sound really good with you drivin' em. You're getting that fancy Yani tenor to go really well! I'm not giving up my SBA's, but I'm gonna have to try a 9933 like yours-silver bell, silver neck.
    Very, very nice stuff you have going there-working really well. Excellent!

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jon! I remember the early Guardala days when they were twice as much as anything else haha!

  • @echoftw
    @echoftw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Theres a difference for sure on the hard rubber vs metal brahma. The HR is a little buzzier in the overtone sounds, the metal is a little edgier and defined.

  • @spyridongiannakas6699
    @spyridongiannakas6699 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good evening
    I play 10 years in hotels all kinds of music as the situation demands.
    I play a Selmer superaction 2 tenor and a mouthpiece metal Vadoren v16 t45 over 20 years.
    I play 2 hours continue,alone mostly, 4/5 times a week,
    so after 1 hour+20' started to feel a bit tired.
    I saw your presentation about Theo Wanne mouthpieces and i would like to ask you what do you suggest of those mouthpieces or other,so it can helps me to make better, rest, constantlly, and according to
    this kind of way as more than 10 years l do.(?)
    Thank you very much for all your information you give us

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      play softer reeds. You should not be getting tired if you play every day , unless your reeds are too hard.

    • @spyridongiannakas6699
      @spyridongiannakas6699 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bettersax almost l do but Abiga hard rubber isn't better than metal for all kinds of music?
      Thanks

  • @cheknfaks
    @cheknfaks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the Shiva IV... problem is worth more than my tenor sax and what I can afford.

  • @igordamnjan
    @igordamnjan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jay, what reeds you playing, is it always the same reed size on each of the mouthpieces?

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I showed them in the video. The new BetterSax jazz cut reeds which will be available very soon. 2.5 strength. Same reed on each mouthpiece.

  • @shipsahoy1793
    @shipsahoy1793 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hard to "hear" the Theo Wanna advantage over the burnin' mpc in this medium. The mellowness of the rubber Theo was apparent, mostly. I love a metal mpc on tenor, and my go to is the old Otto Link Super Tone Master in 7* . I'm typically using a 2.5 strength reed. I'm mostly using Vandoren reeds. I may be willing to try a rubber burnin' mpc on alto, but hard to justify the expense since I don't focus on alto as much. Btw, the Shiva didn't sound all that aggressive. I used to have a tenor silver metal high baffle piece that was a screamer. Sold it for quite a chunk of change. Can't for the life of me remember what it was. I'm thinking Guardala something or other. As always, enjoy your content Jay! 👍
    Happy Father's Day.

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! yes, the Shiva or Guardala can be brigheter if you want. I think it depends on who's playing it and how. I always tend to try and darken very bright mouthpieces and brighten very dark mouthpieces since my sound is somewhere in between.

    • @shipsahoy1793
      @shipsahoy1793 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bettersax I did some investigation.. It was a Dave Guardala Super King with a 0.125 tip opening.😉I’m not a fan of my forgetfulness lol

  • @olafstenzel2684
    @olafstenzel2684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another good video and an interesting comparison, but i miss one mouthpiece: the Lakshmi!

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m guess I could have included that one but it came out last year.

  • @drope-wx5ho
    @drope-wx5ho ปีที่แล้ว

    similar to V16 Vandoren metal small chamber ! but half price of corse need to try in mouth .

  • @JazzAlz
    @JazzAlz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't doubt that Brahma is amazing like everything Theo Wanne does, but I think Lakshmi is one of the best things he's done recently. Greetings.

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, Lakshmni is great too.

  • @andrewcordle2424
    @andrewcordle2424 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does he also make these mouthpieces for alto sax and the other saxophones as well?

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes definitely

  • @yafitk6264
    @yafitk6264 ปีที่แล้ว

    Recomendation for alto?

  • @saxcysaxplayer55
    @saxcysaxplayer55 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Brahma HR sounds awesome and in my opinion sounds better than the metal Brahma. But if we’re to buy I would go with the metal because of $$$. I own 7 TW Mpcs .I always found the HR models are lower in price but in this case not.I’m sure Theo has his reasons.
    His Mpcs the best!!!😎🎷

  • @davewray9909
    @davewray9909 ปีที่แล้ว

    I reckon the Rovner style webbing strap ligatures muffle mouthpieces, particularly metal ones.

  • @billynugget1256
    @billynugget1256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you compare the Durga and bari sax mouthpieces please?

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't have any Theo Wanne bari pieces unfortunately. Maybe will try and get some though.

  • @Learning2Sax
    @Learning2Sax ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:27 Jays been doing squats. That's the biggest leg i ever seen :D

    • @solar8314
      @solar8314 ปีที่แล้ว

      WHAT????

    • @solar8314
      @solar8314 ปีที่แล้ว

      THAT IS NOT JAY

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha 🤣 no I have skinny legs, it's just the wide angle of the lens distorts the image a bit and makes things that are closer seem huge.

  • @joshcharlat850
    @joshcharlat850 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brahma metal seemed a little louder, which might be more accurate than brighter, but brighter seems right,too.

  • @wisconsinmel
    @wisconsinmel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What Ligature are you using on that Burnin??

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a Yanagisawa ligature

    • @wisconsinmel
      @wisconsinmel ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bettersax I got one of the Burnin Tenor Mouthpieces. Excellent quality and plays really nice up and down the horn. The Yani Sixs Ligature is a really nice Ligature. I have been using the FL Pure Brass and the Rovner Versa X. Definitely a lot of bang for the buck with this mouthpiece. 😀

  • @jamestaylor7746
    @jamestaylor7746 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Uhhh.... what were you pointing at, at the end of the video Jay 😅😉😊. (I know there was likely supposed to be some link or something there, but it seems that not all browsers will have the related link.)

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James, thanks for telling me, I forgot to add that end screen video in. It's there now.

    • @jamestaylor7746
      @jamestaylor7746 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Better Sax Wow, now in my mind I can tell myself I actually Influenced a Jay Metcalf Better Sax video. 💫💫💫😉 Thank you for your content. If you ever need someone to help you hold your collection of vendor provided pieces, I'm available.

  • @rickstokes2239
    @rickstokes2239 ปีที่แล้ว

    My own concerns of the Theo pieces is no cap.

  • @manny3854
    @manny3854 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jay, do you still prefer the Lakshmi over the Brahma?

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I haven’t compared them but will do so now that a few people asked.

    • @canturkmenoglu2453
      @canturkmenoglu2453 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bettersax Yes please Jay !! Gaia 4 too perhaps, a TW All Star Video ?

  • @mikeraybelk
    @mikeraybelk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing these excellent videos. How much do you sell your reeds for?

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The reeds are linked in the video description. Check there for the prices in your region.

  • @graydemunter5850
    @graydemunter5850 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the Durga not better than the Brahma ? Nice video 👍🏻

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everyone will have different preferences. I prefer the Brahma to the Durga.

  • @sidneiramalho
    @sidneiramalho ปีที่แล้ว

    The metal mouthpieces for me has a different ring to it on tenor. But I prefer HR on my alto. I have the gaia 4 and the Durga 5 very happy with those MPs

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, those are great mouthpieces!

  • @leestewart72
    @leestewart72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do they make a metal mouthpiece in a dark lacquer to match what's on a P. Mauriat and similar finishes?

    • @saxappeal8890
      @saxappeal8890 ปีที่แล้ว

      It wouldnt make sense to lacquer a mouthpiece. The lacquer would get damaged really fast. Plating is the way to go

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only gold plating. Silver plating on the Mindi Abair model.

    • @leestewart72
      @leestewart72 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saxappeal8890
      Lacquer was a poor choice of words. Finished in a way to make it comparable with the dark lacquer of a P. Mauriat.

  • @walkirsax1
    @walkirsax1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a discount coupon?😊

  • @rudydieu3660
    @rudydieu3660 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bonjour je suis entièrement d'accord avec vous, mais pour se faire une opinion sur il faut les essayer !!!! Et puis un bec est personnalisé a chacun !! Merci à vous pour vos essais.

  • @Zeldabird
    @Zeldabird ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hay I am about to start 7th grade band with my tenor sax in GA and I am wondering if allstate is worth it because all my friends want to do it but I am not sure if I am ready

    • @yobblyblob5745
      @yobblyblob5745 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You might not make it, but you’ll definitely improve practicing for the audition and you’ll know more about the process for next year. It can’t hurt 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @Zeldabird
      @Zeldabird ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well the thing is that are band is extremely high rated and everyone else is doing it, but I can’t even sight read.

  • @manup757
    @manup757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not like .. but love the mouthpiece comparison. Thanks

  • @aznjazzer
    @aznjazzer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Jay! I’ve been checking out plenty of your “mouthpiece comparison” vids, looking for a new mouthpiece. I think I came to the decision to give the Gaia a shot.
    I was about to grab a Gaia metal tenor, then I noticed they had a cheaper mouthpiece on the Theo Wanne website: the Mantra.
    Wondering if you played this and your thoughts.

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I never played a Mantra so cannot say. If you like the Gaia, you should also check out the. BetterSax Burnin’ which I prefer and it costs a lot less.

    • @aznjazzer
      @aznjazzer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bettersax I appreciate the response! I will definitely give the Burnin’ a look!

  • @NewHunGuy
    @NewHunGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of horn is this?

  • @N1976DL
    @N1976DL ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ll take the Burnin’ mouthpiece any day over these other horribly over-priced mouthpieces. I played for 25 years (don’t play anymore), but my best sounding, easiest playing mouthpiece was the plastic diamond Beechler. (The metal Beechler was my second favorite.)

  • @mitchpaliga4851
    @mitchpaliga4851 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brahma, yep best TW mouthpiece so far on tenor and now soprano!

  • @johnbobbish8651
    @johnbobbish8651 ปีที่แล้ว

    What horn are you playing?

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yanagisawa TWO33

  • @clintwestwood1895
    @clintwestwood1895 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is pure speculation, but I would guess that hard rubber mouthpieces are better for Teeth considering the long-term effects of metal even accidentally bumping or rubbing against teeth during many years of playing.

  • @angang3604
    @angang3604 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well as we all know....whatever you are playing on you sound like YOU.....the bad news for Theo is that a mouthpiece 1/3 the price of his sounds as good to my ears. I've been playing over 30 years and like everyone at the start thought you could sound like your hero if you had their setup......you won't EVER...you'll only sound like you.... EVER because it's your mouth/throat etc that makes your sound not the mouthpiece.
    However if you feel better/cooler/ playing an $800 mouthpiece, "go for it" I say...just don't think you sound any different to the listener unless it gives you more confidence playing on something expensive....which it might!!!

  • @ronhorton21
    @ronhorton21 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think there is just a very small difference in the metal and HR. For the price I'd always go metal, although I'm playing a Saxscape HR that I really like. It's shaped like metal. Normal HRs are just too fat for my comfort level. Ambika would be my choice if I had the $$ for that high of a priced piece.

  • @jambajoby32
    @jambajoby32 ปีที่แล้ว

    HR def a touch warmer

  • @nygoodbar
    @nygoodbar หลายเดือนก่อน

    No Durga?

  • @shendshillova6872
    @shendshillova6872 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want an ambika so bad

  • @stveloop9452
    @stveloop9452 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 'Apple like' design superceeding really cheapens the investment for average players. Its nice for sure but i think were past a point of over investment in multi axis CNC machines.

  • @khderomar7644
    @khderomar7644 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am still struggling to find any huge difference between different sorts of mouthpieces especially when it comes to Pricing. I have tried so many different ones in shops and feel is something more personal player feeling rather than from listener perspective. My experiment is that invited few guests in a Saxophone shop and went through 5 different mouthpieces including the Theo Wanne one, JoddyJazz etc.. surprise, I can feel slight difference between how much effort and air control need to put in, guests are more like : IS THE SAME sound :)

  • @Jm8126-5
    @Jm8126-5 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I tried wanne. Table warped. 2x. From normal wear and tear. After a few years, you get micro squeaks and they get worse. Turns out the ligature oblongs the holes. First one took 5 years to warp. They warrantied and the subsequent piece warped after 5 years too. I didnt call or try and warranty it. I play on a klum and navarro now.

  • @TonyAguirreJazz
    @TonyAguirreJazz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    $775 for a modern MPC never made sense to me. I play a Bob Sheppard Retro-Revival on Tenor oh and do have a BetterSax for Alto.

  • @nathanielsegovia6613
    @nathanielsegovia6613 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you have old one saxophone? can you give me old saxphone 😢 im just borrowing saxophone to my friend to play

  • @TheoGijzen
    @TheoGijzen ปีที่แล้ว

    If i see the prize of those mouthpieces i wonder if i can afford playing the saxophone.

  • @JosephBayote
    @JosephBayote ปีที่แล้ว

    This sounds like There Will Be Never Another You

  • @3dmartini533
    @3dmartini533 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    first!

  • @yvesbajulaz
    @yvesbajulaz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    brahma 7*...

  • @ronaldclarke4844
    @ronaldclarke4844 ปีที่แล้ว

    Devolop your Own Sound

  • @brianismael4553
    @brianismael4553 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice sax looks like a Yanni

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is. TWO33

    • @brianismael4553
      @brianismael4553 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bettersax very impressed i have a yanni 902 , not in the same ball park silver seem to have a purer tone ,wish I could justify such a huge price tag.

  • @nathanielsegovia6613
    @nathanielsegovia6613 ปีที่แล้ว

    i hope you notice me 😢

  • @jambajoby32
    @jambajoby32 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please let the peeps know the HR smells like sulfur for a few weeks while it degasses

  • @tidnid1869
    @tidnid1869 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it pronounced like that - lol i've always said 'wayne'

  • @Julialady6
    @Julialady6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    775? Wow better 1500 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @MrGuto
    @MrGuto ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His best ever is the Lakshmi but then, again, mouthpieces are so personal and a lot has to do with how it reacts to the player. These videos provide very limited value, if any, in helping one chose.

    • @rogersalles200
      @rogersalles200 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree 100%

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว

      The best way to choose is to try them for yourself of course. However, many people don't even know what is available out there and it's at least a starting point to watch a video and hear someone else play on them.

    • @MrGuto
      @MrGuto ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bettersax fair point

  • @PerryHornkohl
    @PerryHornkohl ปีที่แล้ว

    Better sax mouthpieces much better.

  • @normalizedaudio2481
    @normalizedaudio2481 ปีที่แล้ว

    I trade you my Rolex for it.

  • @antinerfer11roblox31
    @antinerfer11roblox31 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dont understand how a mouthpeice is worth 1000 dollars 😐

    • @bettersax
      @bettersax  ปีที่แล้ว

      These are super expensive yes. The machines they are made on are also super expensive, as well as the materials, the skilled workers, the gold plating, and the R&D to develop them. Luckily there are lots of much less expensive options out there that play great.

  • @MartinTownshend-z7z
    @MartinTownshend-z7z ปีที่แล้ว

    You just sound like you on all those mouthpieces! $775…really? What are they made of?

  • @gregdolecki8530
    @gregdolecki8530 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Prohibitively expensive for many players.