Theo Wanne Earth Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, 6

Full Description

Big body - big sound

After years of research, the newest addition to the elements series is finally here. Similar to the other element mouthpieces, the Earth is built to the same precise standards as other Theo Wanne mouthpiece, but at an affordable price. The unique small chamber, flat side walls, and long roll-over baffle all contribute to the versatile sound of the Earth mouthpiece. This makes it perfect as your first professional mouthpiece as it's ideal for all types of music.

The tip found on the Earth 6 mouthpiece is easier to blow compared to the 8 and has a more centred tone with little resistance. This amount of resistance is essential for producing the direct sound required for a direct tone. The tip holds good intonation, but can also produce small inflexions in the tone when required.

American construction

Even though the Earth mouthpiece is cheaper than Theo Wanne's professional models, it is still produced in the USA. Similar to all other Theo Wanne products, the Earth alto sax mouthpiece is manufactured using advanced machining techniques to ensure every mouthpiece is exactly the same. Crafted from professional grade brass, the Earth mouthpiece ensure the highest possible quality. Once the Earth mouthpiece has been completed, it is professionally plated with 24K gold with a reticulated finish to enhance airflow.

Included accessories

The Theo Wanne Earth Alto Sax Mouthpiece includes everything you need to look after your new mouthpiece. To ensure your reed is always held securely, the Earth mouthpiece includes a single screw ligature. This unique two rail design not only looks fantastic, but will make sure your reed doesn't slip during a performance. The Earth mouthpiece also includes a reed replacer cap and a carry pouch to make sure your mouthpiece stays safe.

About Theo Wanne

Theo Wanne is a modern expert on new and vintage woodwind mouthpieces. He became a saxophone repair technician over 20 years ago under the direction of master refacer Bob Carpenter - a pioneer of mouthpiece refacing and repairs. Theo soon gained a reputation within the saxophone world, and in 1998 opened Saxophone Mouthpiece Heaven which is his very own music store. In 2007 Theo started to design and manufacture his own line of mouthpieces and saxophones, working with famous musicians such as Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, and Eric Alexander. Theo is constantly studying and innovating his designs to ensure his mouthpieces enable musicians to create their best tone as easily as possible. Theo Wanne now has a reputation for crafting the best woodwind mouthpieces by using the world's most advanced manufacturing techniques.

Testimonals

"The Earth Mouthpiece…its the BOMB! It’s got all the sound of my previous favorite mouthpiece, but has a fuller sound, and a kind of Magic to it too!" - Eric Darius (The X-Factor, Prince, Carlos Santana, Jamie Foxx)

“Even though its a metal mouthpiece I get a really nice warm sound out of it. It’s really free blowing. I can high and low and it ALL sounds big.” - Keith McKelley (Earth, Wind & Fire)

Specifications

• Material: Brass
• Finish: 24k Gold Plated
• Tip Opening: 6 (.076'')
• Type: Alto

Included Accessories

• Single Screw Ligature
• Mouthpiece Cap
• Mouthpiece Pouch