I wished the Lakshimi was out last year when I bought my Gaia 4 for tenor. It seems like a great mouthpiece, and it would have been fun to compare them. Thanks for putting this review up!
I feel like the hard rubber piece accentuates the lower end of the frequency spectrum better than the metal piece does. This is just from an ear test but I’d be curious what it’d look like comparing these in a frequency analyzer.
Sounds great!! Theo knows what he's doing big time I love his mouthpieces 🙌🏽💪🏾🔥. I like them both and the metal is edgy and the hard rubber is more mellow to me also but overall they are both great just depends on your preferences.
Thank you for this. Does anyone have an idea of how the hard rubber special edition compares to a Rafael Navarro bob mintzer bebop special? I’m guessing not since the special edition will be so incredibly rare. Just curious….
I'm currently looking at the Lakshmi, Gaia, and Brahma right now in the hopes of improving on some of the qualities I dislike about my 90s model Brilhart Level Air (which I like overall, but is a bit too bright and difficult to do softer songs, not very warm in the low end). My guess is that it is closer to something like a Durga or Shiva in brightness, but it's only a guess based on videos of other people playing. I do very mixed performances (e.g. jumping from things like Queen "Can't Stop Me Now" to Duke Ellington "In a Sentimental Mood"), so I'm trying to find a good "center of versatility" that can still handle both ends outdoors. In your experience, is the Lakshmi bright enough to do belty songs outdoors like that? From the samples I hear I really like the warm low end it has, so I'm not too worried there. I've seen other reviews say the Gaia 4 is pretty versatile as well, but just a touch brighter. I'm torn on what to try first since I don't live near any stores that carry these and have to deal with orders/shipping/restocking for any changes. Any experience with Theo Wanne pieces is appreciated and would be helpful. Cheers!
I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of the limited edition mindset. Not only does it not make sense for people who would have to save up for a long time to afford one of these mouthpieces, it also kind of excludes people such as myself who prefer bigger tip openings when they only make it between 6 and 7*. I would agree that certain examples like Jody Jazz's DV anniversary edition plated in platinum make more sense with this mindset, but that's only because it's just a cosmetic difference. Hard rubber vs metal is enough of a difference in response to me that locking HR behind a limited edition title makes no sense to me, especially when Theo Wanne so readily makes HR versions of multiple other mouthpieces for standard production. I'm curious to hear other takes on this though. Would there be anything else to stop Theo Wanne from putting the HR version into standard production that doesn't apply to his other models?
I’ve been enjoying my Lakshmi 6* very much for a few months now. Week described in your video. (Please turn off the auto zoom on your camera! Driving me crazy)
After several seconds into playing with the metal version, there were too many signs that the mouthpiece will break that tenor. Then it did. But the rubber version is superior to the metal version in all aspects. I'm surprised that a superior mouthpiece has limited production run.
Jim’s videos are always such a treat
Great presentation. Jim's videos are always the best when it comes to saxophones and accessories.
I wished the Lakshimi was out last year when I bought my Gaia 4 for tenor. It seems like a great mouthpiece, and it would have been fun to compare them. Thanks for putting this review up!
I feel like the hard rubber piece accentuates the lower end of the frequency spectrum better than the metal piece does. This is just from an ear test but I’d be curious what it’d look like comparing these in a frequency analyzer.
Sounds great!! Theo knows what he's doing big time I love his mouthpieces 🙌🏽💪🏾🔥. I like them both and the metal is edgy and the hard rubber is more mellow to me also but overall they are both great just depends on your preferences.
Thank you for this. Does anyone have an idea of how the hard rubber special edition compares to a Rafael Navarro bob mintzer bebop special? I’m guessing not since the special edition will be so incredibly rare. Just curious….
I recall Theo saying that the Gaia 3 was the greatest achievement for him. How is this sonically, compared to a great playing Gaia 3?
Jim - thumbs up for the Ebonite piece.
I'm currently looking at the Lakshmi, Gaia, and Brahma right now in the hopes of improving on some of the qualities I dislike about my 90s model Brilhart Level Air (which I like overall, but is a bit too bright and difficult to do softer songs, not very warm in the low end). My guess is that it is closer to something like a Durga or Shiva in brightness, but it's only a guess based on videos of other people playing. I do very mixed performances (e.g. jumping from things like Queen "Can't Stop Me Now" to Duke Ellington "In a Sentimental Mood"), so I'm trying to find a good "center of versatility" that can still handle both ends outdoors. In your experience, is the Lakshmi bright enough to do belty songs outdoors like that?
From the samples I hear I really like the warm low end it has, so I'm not too worried there. I've seen other reviews say the Gaia 4 is pretty versatile as well, but just a touch brighter. I'm torn on what to try first since I don't live near any stores that carry these and have to deal with orders/shipping/restocking for any changes. Any experience with Theo Wanne pieces is appreciated and would be helpful. Cheers!
Which Reeds will be the best for the Lakshmi metal?
I´ve tried Daddario Jazz Select Filed and Unfiled. What have you tried?
Hi There I’ve just purchased a HR Lakshmi from your good selves. Could I possibly ask what reed you’re using on the HR please Jim ?
Nice, thanks! How is altissimo on that mp??
You sound wonderful on it.
I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of the limited edition mindset. Not only does it not make sense for people who would have to save up for a long time to afford one of these mouthpieces, it also kind of excludes people such as myself who prefer bigger tip openings when they only make it between 6 and 7*. I would agree that certain examples like Jody Jazz's DV anniversary edition plated in platinum make more sense with this mindset, but that's only because it's just a cosmetic difference. Hard rubber vs metal is enough of a difference in response to me that locking HR behind a limited edition title makes no sense to me, especially when Theo Wanne so readily makes HR versions of multiple other mouthpieces for standard production. I'm curious to hear other takes on this though. Would there be anything else to stop Theo Wanne from putting the HR version into standard production that doesn't apply to his other models?
What horn are you playing on here Jim?
What's the sax and the neck that he's playing with?
Jim plays an Andy Sheppard Autograph Tenor: sax.co.uk/products/andy-sheppard-autograph-tenor-saxophone-cape-town
I’ve been enjoying my Lakshmi 6* very much for a few months now. Week described in your video. (Please turn off the auto zoom on your camera! Driving me crazy)
very laborious to move the ligature that is its weakness but it is very expensive
After several seconds into playing with the metal version, there were too many signs that the mouthpiece will break that tenor. Then it did.
But the rubber version is superior to the metal version in all aspects. I'm surprised that a superior mouthpiece has limited production run.
My name is not Diane Reyes my name is George Stanley change it
let me guess 8000 dollars hahaha or 1000, or less health
Hmmm. Didn't sound very pleasant to me. Loud, cutting, and looked tough to play. Nothing like a vintage otto link.