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)

• 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.
• NY Bros 
  • Dark, classic Meyer sound, modernized, smooth slight edge.
• Slant Sig 
  • Dark, vintage, Otto Link style, hard rubber, smooth slight edge.
• Lakshmi
  • Full, rich, and fat traditional sound with a big projection yet also a sweet sound.
• Gaia 
  • Full, rich and fat traditional sound with some edge.
• Brahma
  • Big sound, while also being ‘dark’ and vintage sounding at the same time.
• Durga 
  • Big, versatile, full sounding, high baffle mouthpiece a good amount of edge.
• Mindi Abair Custom 
  • The ultimate powerhouse alto mouthpiece, very edgy.
• 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.