Thank you for the comparison! Here's a list, where you can find the different mouthpieces in the video: 2:38: Earth 4:30: Fire 5:56: Durga 8:10: Gaia
@johnleclerc57113 ай бұрын
Durga the clear winner. Bright, clear, focused with some deeper warmer overtones
@DynamixWarePro4 жыл бұрын
I have always liked Theo's mouthpieces and how much time and effort he has put into the design of each mouthpiece. The Earth sounds responsive and bright, not as bright as the Fire. Out of the three you played, I liked the Gaia 3 the most.
@kolanidassaha65062 жыл бұрын
Ami.Mouthpice.kintachai. ki.vaba.order.debo
@artoan4 жыл бұрын
I also love the sound of Gaia, but boy did something move in me when U played that Durga. Thanks!
@ceciliacalhoun16074 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@BitSax3 жыл бұрын
Durga 4 is so good
@loopingmadman2 жыл бұрын
I felt it tingling down my leg! 🤣
@DeMariThompson4 жыл бұрын
The design of the theo wanne selection of mouthpieces is absolutely stunning and ingenious
@Mommotexx4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered a sax. Been watching you for a while. Thanks for the opportunity to enter multiple giveaways!
@timpearce59044 жыл бұрын
About a year ago I was looking to change up from the Selmer C* on my tenor to a larger tip opening and decided to dive in with a Theo Wanne Slant Sig 7*. It was brighter than I imagined and has taken a while to settle on reed strength/type and it has helped reveal some technique laziness, but I'm really in love with it! Trying mouthpieces is tricky because it does take time to explore what each one has to offer, probably more time than we can spend in a shop. Living in Australia with fewer places to even try different makes it harder to research in person. I was interested in how these four changed your tone Jay, more than I'd noticed in other reviews e.g. Otto Link styles; particularly liked the Earth and Durga tones. All the best for the lucky winners.
@jarrickhillery86644 жыл бұрын
I’ve never wanted to win a giveaway more than I do now. I’ve wanted a Durga 3 for SO long. And when the Durga 4 came out, I was so excited.
@dnsps4 жыл бұрын
Jay, there is one thing that most people miss when it comes to mouthpieces. If you like your mouthpiece and want to boost it a little more, have the mouthpiece balanced. Very few repairmen can balance a mouthpiece properly. Luckily I found someone who claimed he could. I had him show me how he did it and he wasn't bluffing. I had him balance three of my mouthpieces. It really brought out that something extra.
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
I have talked about that in other videos. When dealing with such high quality mouthpieces such as these there is no need for any further balancing. They are made to very high standards of precision which factors into the price.
@gheryj.a51604 жыл бұрын
Theowanne is perfect mouthpiece.. two thumbs up for theowanne
@lamusique80854 жыл бұрын
Good matching for all style: Yamaha YAS62 🎷 + Theo Earth mouthpiece + Legere signature reed
@kieranpattison6544 жыл бұрын
I wish that there were bari giveaways though, I don’t play alto or tenor.
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Maybe we’ll do one.
@Mellow9854 жыл бұрын
@@bettersax yes please give away a bari, I am too poor too afford one!
@gangofgreenhorns26724 жыл бұрын
berglarsen.com/mouthpieces.html Check their special promotions page, they sell mouthpieces half price if they have cosmetic damage on the neck (how I got my tenor mouthpiece).
@brassrevivalofficial34004 жыл бұрын
@@Mellow985 same I really want a Durga 3 but I have no money. I've never won a giveaway in my life but I would really like a chance.
@Mizzbadhairday4 жыл бұрын
I watched your other Theo Wanne videos and I ordered a few mouthpieces to try. I play concert band and have never explored jazz mouthpieces much less metal mouthpiece. Earth changed my WORLD! And Gaia gives me everything my classical mouthpiece does and more! It's been impossible for me to choose the best mouthpiece for me. Thank you for your video and for sharing the gift of Theo Wanne mouthpieces. They're amazing!
@alexwillats4 жыл бұрын
Theo Wanne is a Mouthpiece Master! He really has an encyclopedic knowledge of mouthpieces and it shows in the quality and performance of his products. They're worth every penny! Time to save up some money!
@tiemenmoeyersons62364 жыл бұрын
Finally a review for alto sax metal mouthpieces!! I’ve been waiting for another one of these for so long thanks
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@angelapaulsen74004 жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you for the chance to win such a wonderful mouthpiece. I’m playing on an Theo Wanne tenor mouthpiece (Ambika 2) and I love it. The Durga 4 is really great. I hope not only when you’re playing on it. Best wishes to you all from Berlin, Germany - Angie
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@geraldhommemusic4 жыл бұрын
As a Meyer style player, I was not really interested in these till I heard that Durgaa. It has such a rich sound for a metal mouthpiece. Thanks for showing these off. As a Jazz and Rock/Funk player, it really sounds like something that would add to my sound.
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Definitely worth a try. You can still get a warm and controlled sound with it.
@stephenruggieri4 жыл бұрын
The earth mouthpiece sings! The first 2 were ok in that they sounded a little uncontrollable, kind of like a dukoff (sp) but these are warmer. The earth seemed so easy to play and the sound was controlled, big, warm and with a nice cutting sound! Beautiful! I can't wait to see you demo the Tenor pieces!!!! As far as the cost is concerned, I have had my Borgani tenor for over 15 years. As soon as I played it I knew. That's only $300 a year!!! Or less than a buck a day. Now I don't have the need for everything in Jay's studio, even though I wish I had, but I'm usually a one type of saxophone at a time kinda guy and I play them for ever. So when you find what your looking for, ya should make the investment.
@sergej100qca44 жыл бұрын
Gaia so sounded best, in my opinion. Absolutely gorgeous
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
So enjoyable to play that one.
@TumbaCoco994 жыл бұрын
The Durga sounds great for me 😉
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
I love it!
@rosy134153 жыл бұрын
Theo Wanne earth. I got the 7 for alto sax i am a beginner but whst a difference the mouthpiece makes to my sound. For one I like how it makes my sax sounds and its for contemporary music as well as other types of music, which is good as I have many different musical tastes. For a beginner yes its a bold move but I love the sound and though I have 1.5 reeds I find the 2 reeds are a lot better fit for me. I got a slight chest infection at the moment so my practice has stopped but can't wait to get back at it. I have got the keyleaves as well also got some silca gel packs for my saxophones case to help with keeping the sax away from any moisture while I cant play. The reed's are kept separate of course. Keep safe everyone and hopefully we all will have happy new year ahead.
@davidquidas961 Жыл бұрын
Have played on nothing but a Selmer S80 D for 40 years, and just bought the Durga 5 (6 tip). I LOVE this thing. Never really worked on altissimo before and all of a sudden, with some effort, it's happening. YIPPEE!
@mironhorodi44294 жыл бұрын
Jay, you sound great with all of them. It's always a pleasure listening to you.
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@swiftinlatin38784 жыл бұрын
Love your channel man! I think it’s really cool that you’re doing this and giving some people that may not have the opportunity to get something this nice, a chance to win this. Thanks for the amazing content!
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@dr.bethuelsehlapelo38104 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of the Fire for my style
@vonsax4 жыл бұрын
Using Durga 3 on soprano and tenor setup. Awesome mouthpieces!
@yvoncodere76482 жыл бұрын
I love my new alto Theo Wanne Durga 5 mouthpiece! My first metal mouthpiece! That's the sound I was looking for! And, oddly, my abundant saliva, which cause me normally some trouble, here seems to me more freely evacuated. I do not regret my purchase!
@Fyurii4 жыл бұрын
Jay, you should review the "Selmer SAS280 La Voix 2". This is the model I am seriously considering purchasing, but I am honestly not sure. The price often fluctuates between 1700-2500.
@JonYen694 жыл бұрын
I’m entering. I’ve been learning the sax since you gave out the 14 day trial.
@TheDeafStingrays4 жыл бұрын
Amazing review!! Thank you very much! Also my favorite was the Durga. I bought my Durga for Bari and I’m excited to see what it sounds and feels like on alto!
@francistaylor50974 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I smiled throughout this video. Each of those mouthpieces kicks some serious you-know-what.
@vv0l7g4ng4 жыл бұрын
Hi, my is Eko from Indonesia. I've never played saxophone before because I saw your video and encourage me to learn it and right now I'm buying a cheap saxophone (but for me it's s already expensive).
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@sirioporfido76294 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I dream of being able to have a Durga 4 one day!
@pixamite14 жыл бұрын
Verrrry Exciting stuff Jay! Thank you for offering the chance for some lucky person to win one of these great mouthpieces 👍🏽
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@therealbiggiecheese70344 жыл бұрын
I know I won’t win but I don’t think I could live with myself if I didn’t enter this
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
You never know. Usually the winners say they never won anything before.
@PaddieFunk4 жыл бұрын
@@bettersax In that case I never won anything too ;)
@isaacscoots7104 жыл бұрын
PaddieFunk same lol
@jennpazdzior96104 жыл бұрын
I never win anything but on Xbox games
@FunkOsax4 жыл бұрын
Haha... I love Better Sax and don't begrudge Jay's success at all, but the company that run the comps insist on knowing everything about me before the entry is accepted.... talk about data harvesting.....!! Should I be worried?
@Noah-de4 жыл бұрын
Love your showing and testing sax gear videos. Thumbs up, keep going :)
@guydelorme4174 жыл бұрын
Hello Jay, To be honest, I really like Earth and Fire mouthpieces with 15% reduction on the price makes all of them more accessible.If I had a higher budget I would go for Gaia 3. I am really impress with them. I have the impression that the sound of all of them is quality and rich. I love the 'Give Away' not only for the contest but also gives us a good description. Great stuff.
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
thanks, good to hear.
@pepecetina4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Jay. Great sound with all of them, but most impressive with the Durga. Sounds just perfect for Latin Jazz.
@landonbagley3434 жыл бұрын
Im a student sax player and your tips are really helpful to me. I love watching your videos i feel like a better saxophone player.
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@Funkdumpling3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Jay! I recently changed my alto set up to the Durga 4 from the Jody Jazz DV and it’s absolutely lush! I can hit the altissimo with pin point accuracy. I love sweetness I get in the mid and low ranges too👌❤️
@cozymellons15164 жыл бұрын
I loved the sound of the Gaia and the fire mouthpieces.
@logiberra4184 жыл бұрын
Another giveaway! Awesome! How could there possibly be 1 dislike on this video? Great content Jay and thank you for another generous giveaway!
@LeonWinkler114 жыл бұрын
Maybe may sound could improve with one of these🤔 What do you think about? Uploaded some videos on KZfaq
@heydu30264 жыл бұрын
But they are so expensive 🤦🤙nice covers by the way😃
@rohmos29504 жыл бұрын
Yes, winning one of them would be so great, I heard they are much better then e.g. Meyers
@MaximPustovit5 ай бұрын
Very cool comparsion 👏🏻
@yjshin93414 жыл бұрын
I have been using a Meyer for 10 years. So when I try to play a metal mouthpiece for contemporary music, I couldn't find a best one. Maybe Durga will be what I wanted and perfect answer.
@agatalerch93594 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Thanks a lot for such a generous giveaway!
@bradhenry48674 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Good luck everyone!
@youtubebanddirector4 жыл бұрын
Interesting artwork on these pieces. I've always wanted to try one! You should good on them all!
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Stunseed594 жыл бұрын
Personally I liked the fire most. Earth was my second favorite.
@jennpazdzior96104 жыл бұрын
Man I wish I had this mouth piece for my jean Paul as 400 the mouth piece looks so gud
@Harrisoo4 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Ill definitely be entering! Im struggling slightly with the intonation of my current high-baffle set up so definitely looking for an upgrade!
@handtuck42174 жыл бұрын
Long tones definitely help more than a new mouthpiece, but anyway Theo Wannes are great
@Harrisoo4 жыл бұрын
Hand Tuck yes I agree! But there’s only so many long tones you can do in one day 🤪
@anthonypierre20944 жыл бұрын
Your playing on Those mouth pieces sounded amazing! They are on my wish list for sure. One day when I grow up in my playing. I know I'll get there under better sax tutelage.
@anthonypierre20944 жыл бұрын
Watched the video again and just wanted to add boy are they an extremely beautiful work of art!
@KadrianThomas4 жыл бұрын
Great video video Jay. Thanks for Shari g your amazing insights to help us make informed decisions when it comes to purchasing sax gear.
@lamusique80854 жыл бұрын
Follow your testing result, I bought “EARTH” mouthpiece yesterday. I feel so glad that it’s very easy to manage with super bright sound than using Yamaha 4C. I got Japan made Yamaha YAS62 (iv) and use EARTH for different styles of music. It really make me to gain breakthrough! Thank you for your recommendation!
@liamisafireplace4 жыл бұрын
Christ these mouthpieces are so pretty!
@25rari4 жыл бұрын
This is the first time i have ever entered a give away. I know i have a very low chance of winnings but either way this is really exciting!
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
good luck.
@camthesaxman3387 Жыл бұрын
All of those mouthpieces sound extremely bright, but the Gaia was my favorite.
@tomssiregar78934 жыл бұрын
I hope to get new theo wanne alto and hopefully get Indonesia
@alexandermarcellino61094 жыл бұрын
I hope you will get the mouthpiece bro, good luck 👌
@edwinpaltir2164 жыл бұрын
Good luck !!!
@thvd644 жыл бұрын
Like the Theo Wanna since I have seen them on internet would love to try one on my sax. Great looking and sounding mouth-peaces will fit nice with my sax.
@bobpremecz54294 жыл бұрын
After playing on my Selmer C** for a half century on my Buffet Crampon Dynaction Alto, I can't imagine changing mouthpieces. It lets my play 3.5 octaves and I've grown accustom to its tone and response. If I happen to win (highly unlikely), I'll be sure to let everyone know if "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is real or not. I've never been a gear head, but I've been thrilled about the advances in synthetic reed production that I now only play on Carbon Onyx reeds. Only winning this contest will ever convince me if advances in mouthpiece design will change my sound for the better. Cause like Jay says, "They are about expensive as it gets!"
@johnweber45044 жыл бұрын
10k views... I’ll just stick to practicing for now, thanks
@madyeti32244 жыл бұрын
Just listening thru the computer laptop..but I like the sound of the Earth...and the Durga 4...
@Batman39393932 жыл бұрын
Great video! What song did you get that Gerald Albright transcription for?
@slickfingers4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This channel is much needed!
@rizfanzulkifli82234 жыл бұрын
i like dand love the sound of gaia. because the sound produced is so old. and very easy to blow
@wind7124 жыл бұрын
Before I played on clarinet, I like Backun instruments and mouthpieces but I never win in their games. Now I play on saxophone. Maybe I couldn’t win on your game but I still love Theo Wanne sound ))))) and many thanks for share this game
Bruh Im a high school student and I use a school used saxophone, have been ever since I started playing in middle school. I'm working on getting my own saxophone, winning one of these would be 👌👌🔥🔥
@seyoungjeong18834 жыл бұрын
This is great
@SuperMacGuy4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! They all seemed to have really great sound, maybe it was the spunky demo song you chose. You sounded truly stoked for these MP's. Thanks for a fun review and good demo. I still need a new bari sax (gotta save up for that) so I hope I can win the MP (trade in for a bari MP with Theo hopefully). Rock on!
@danielstainier7932 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ryanharvey52564 жыл бұрын
Just bought the Earth model. Thanks for the discount! I really hope the tip opening doesn't give me any issues. I've been playing on the Jean Paul as-400 mouthpiece, but I've been playing for about 6 years so who knows.
@debbiecrofts88954 жыл бұрын
Big fan and I love the work! Keep it up!
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@ericperry18614 жыл бұрын
Love my Shiva on Tenor.
@BrandonAlexander-sj2qm4 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I tried the Gaia 3 alto at Namm 2020. My personal favorite, I’d love to own one of those fantastic mouthpieces
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that one is a game changer.
@carlbill44 жыл бұрын
Mouthpieces are great!!! I hope it could be my chance to win one of these! More impressive is your playing on this play tests, how amazing your sound is!!! I hope you can play more on your channel!!!
@josiahanunike23764 жыл бұрын
This contest is craaaazy🤯😱🔥🔥🔥They are so expensive
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
I know right? Good luck!
@ericdinelle43484 жыл бұрын
Wow they look very nice i just starter playing sax because if your content ty for all your great vids 😀
@ianwilliams76914 жыл бұрын
You should do something like this for the Theo Wanne tenor mouthpieces
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Soon I hope.
@KAV11184 жыл бұрын
And one for bari? If it’s not too costly
@srfhdx55843 жыл бұрын
These Theo wanne mouthpieces are gorgeous. Love the Gaia metal, but as a returning player (with £50 in the bank), I think I’m going to give it until Christmas 2021 to build up the strength to play a 7 baffle, considering I’m still using the 4c that came with the sax
@soggy61464 жыл бұрын
I have only played on a Selmer C Star so one of these would be an interesting change of pace
@petegalindez99614 жыл бұрын
I have the previous version of the HR GAIA...love it!! Totally agree with the altissimo limitations...Compared to my metal Oleg, the OLEG plays in the altissimo very easily.
@joshhuffman42864 жыл бұрын
Those are some beautiful looking mouthpieces
@kennethasali81754 жыл бұрын
Wow Thanks Jay...you are a very good man that you want to do a giveaway. Thanks for making a lot of tutorial videos that i could learn for. If I win the mouthpiece from giveaway, I will practice and learn more on saxophone. Cheers and Goodluck!!!
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@chrishiggins83874 жыл бұрын
These all sound super free blowing!
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
They are!
@MartinUtzurrum4 жыл бұрын
I really love Theo Wanne poducts. especially the mpcs! this is really amazing! hope and pray I win this. :)
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!!
@MartinUtzurrum4 жыл бұрын
@@bettersax thank you and God bless! Your channel is my favorite channel sir. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness to amplify our love for the saxophone.
@MartinUtzurrum4 жыл бұрын
Im kinda worried cause after complying all of the checks of entries, it now says 0 number of entries (your entries). So sad, just when I got so excited about it..
@AbiSax4 жыл бұрын
I watch all your videos playing. I'm telling you using the theo wanne mouthpieces make your sound more interesting...especially the Durga. If I have a chance to sneak into your studio I'll only steal some mouthpieces lolll 😆 kouz you won't notice I can't believe you have so many of them on the back!!
@joeblankenship3774 жыл бұрын
The Fire sounded pretty close to David Sanborn.
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Definitely in that vein.
@SkillnoMusic4 жыл бұрын
2:38 4:31 5:56 8:09
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
thanks forgot to put them in the description.
@rafagxjunglezz4 жыл бұрын
Oh jay.. your sound is awesome no matter which mouthpiece! I honestly don't care if i win a mouthpiece or not.. Cause you can always buy a good mouthpiece but never a good sound!
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
truth.
@roldanpakiding24084 жыл бұрын
So niceeeee❤️ you're so generous. From Philippines
@isaiares4 жыл бұрын
the fire is 🔥🔥
@matthewstevenson74524 жыл бұрын
God it would such an honor to get to play one of these, I’ve always wanted to but there are not any shops or shows in Oklahoma that really let you just go in and play stuff.
@joeblankenship3774 жыл бұрын
First 2 were a little on the nasal side for my tastes, but I really dig that Durga 4 and that ligature is cool as hell.
@seankuo45194 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay! The video was amazing and intriguing as always but could you do something similar but with tenor too?
@bettersax4 жыл бұрын
Coming soon.
@jblues19694 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for a Shiva alto MP from Theo for years and I guess he's given up. Shiva on tenor is balls to the wall.
@OnePersonUnique4 жыл бұрын
There is a shiva alto??? Not metal though.
@rickyhoward80254 жыл бұрын
Thank You for posting this video!!!
@dcp8nts4 жыл бұрын
OMG, they are beautiful.
@migueltortoza Жыл бұрын
Earth ❤
@arioscos4 жыл бұрын
I've tried the Theo Wanne mouthpieces at the NAMM show, and personally, I was disappointed. However, I learned that some mouthpieces may fit you and some may not. I thought I was crazy since these mouthpieces are so expensive, but a few artists (I will not say their names) also agreed and mentioned that although they endorse certain brands/equipment, they perform on equipment that is hand made and/or specially made for them. Some of them even play on mouthpieces that they have had for years but claim that the crafters retired and/or passed away. I will say this though. Jody Jazz mouthpieces (Metal only) have consistent quality and blow me away (no pun intended).
@richardolson86514 жыл бұрын
Ya do the tenors. Please include details on the chambers. I'm finding that the chamber is at least as important as the baffle. Thanks Dick