Theo Wanne Durga 3 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, Hard Rubber 8

Full Description

Extraordinary Construction

Similar to all other Theo Wanne products, the Durga 3 alto sax mouthpiece is manufactured using advanced machining techniques to ensure every mouthpiece is exactly the same. The True Large Chamber in the Durga 3 mouthpiece is larger than the bore and creates a rich and full sounding tone. Like other professional mouthpieces, the Durga 3 is crafted from pure latex hard rubber to ensure the best quality. Hard rubber is prefered by musicians who want a more mellow tone compared to a bright tone produced by a metal mouthpiece.

The Durga 3 Design

The Theo Wanne Durga 3 Alto Sax Mouthpiece is a professional mouthpiece for saxophonists that require a large sound. The tip found on the Durga 3 hard rubber 8 mouthpiece requires more air compared to the 6 or 7 models but can produce a wider tone. This amount of resistance is essential for producing the large sound required for a rock & roll tone. The tip holds good intonation and only requires a small amount of effort to bend notes when required.

Included Accessories

The Theo Wanne Durga 3 Alto Sax Mouthpiece includes everything you need to look after the mouthpiece. The included beautiful leatherette case will ensure that the mouthpiece is always protected when travelling. The professional Enlightened Ligature is Theo Wanne's number 1 ligature and makes sure the reed is always held securely. The Durga 3 also includes a reed replacer cap and user replaceable bite pads. Every Theo Wanne mouthpiece is supplied with a unique serial number.

About Theo Wanne

Theo Wanne is a modern expert on new and vintage woodwind mouthpiece design. Theo 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 and knowledge database. 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 allow 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.

Reviews

"Wow, is all I can say about this mouthpiece! It’s all I ever wanted in an alto mouthpiece. It’s got depth with plenty of edge and brightness! The response is immediate. I can actually use this piece for any style but particularly rock, jazz and blues. I highly recommend this mouthpiece for any professional player in these genres!" Warren Ham (Ringo Starr, Olivia Newton John)

"Theo Wanne has long been at the cutting edge of sax mouthpiece and sound development. This Durga Gold Metal Alto Sax Mouthpiece is by far one of his best attempts for today’s demanding needs. It has a strong, powerful sound and can definitely be played in many settings. He now has a Durga 2 and Durga 3 models which he has put out there for an alternative point of view. These mouthpieces rank high by today’s standards and should be played to be believed. These mouthpieces can do it all. Why not play the best!" Jimmy Haag (Dianna Ross, Low Rawls, Tommy Dorsey)

"The Durga 3 is a fantastic mouthpiece. It’s extremely comfortable and “easy” blowing as well as being the most powerful hard rubber piece I’ve ever played. It provides a huge amount of sonic range and flexibility that really helps inspire expressiveness and makes it great for many different playing situations from R and B and funk to jazz. I love playing on it." Nelson Rangell (Gil Evans, GRP All Stars)

Features

• 8 Tip Size (0.086'')
• True Large Chamber
• Step-Baffle
• Enlightened Ligature
• Professional Grade Hard Rubber