Theo Wanne mouthpiece models listed by horn from Darkest (Edge-less) to Brightest (Edgy) left to right
Soprano Sax - Ambika, Gaia, Durga.
Alto Sax - NY Bros, Lakshmi, Gaia, Durga, Mindi Abair Custom.
Tenor Sax - Ambika, Slant Sig, Lakshmi, Gaia, Brahma, Durga, Shiva.
Bari Sax - Durga.
Theo Wanne Mouthpiece model characteristics from Darkest (Edge-less) to Brightest (Edgy)
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Ambika
- Darkest, full bodied sound of the vintage 1940’s mouthpieces, but with much improved projection, ease of playing, and dynamics. Smooth, little edge if at all.
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NY Bros
- Dark, classic Meyer sound, modernized, smooth slight edge.
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Slant Sig
- Dark, vintage, Otto Link style, hard rubber, smooth slight edge.
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Lakshmi
- Full, rich, and fat traditional sound with a big projection yet also a sweet sound.
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Gaia
- Full, rich and fat traditional sound with some edge.
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Brahma
- Big sound, while also being ‘dark’ and vintage sounding at the same time.
- Big sound, while also being ‘dark’ and vintage sounding at the same time.
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Durga
- Big, versatile, full sounding, high baffle mouthpiece a good amount of edge.
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Mindi Abair Custom
- The ultimate powerhouse alto mouthpiece, very edgy.
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Shiva
- Great for Rock & Roll, Jazz, and R&B, or anywhere a big powerful sound is needed. Super edgy.
- Edge difference: I find that a metal mouthpiece of a particular model compared to hard rubber of the same model has just slightly more edge than the hard rubber. It is subtle but noticeable.
- Feel difference: The feel of metal in your mouth is usually but not always a smaller profile and it is colder (at first) when compared to hard rubber.