April 2008 Theo Wanne Newsletter

Did You Know?

The closer you get to the initial source, or creation point, of the sound wave, the larger the impact you have on the sound. Since the baffle is the very first thing that the sound wave hits...

From the Forum

As for cases. I'd compare the two most popular PREMIUM cases on the market. The Walt Johnson and BAM Softpack.

I love Kenny Garrett's sound. The short shank soloist that he uses is quite expensive though. How close could someone get by using a newer model soloist mouthpiece?

Events and News

4/3/08 - Wanne Bros at Massullo Music in Vancouver, BC on April 16th!

• Sample AMMAs, KALIs and new PARVATI prototypes
• Discuss all things mouthpieces and more

3/1/08 – Legendary Wolfe Taninbaum, is now available for custom refacing.

Theo's Blog

I (Theo) just returned from India where I was studying with two of my teachers. India was miraculous.

Theo's Mouthpiece Endeavors

KALI's job, in Hindu Lore, is to destroy the old so the new may arise fresh. The KALI mouthpiece harnesses this power and strength, breaking all the old ideas of what is possible with a saxophone mouthpiece! I dedicate our second TRUE large chamber tenor mouthpiece to her.

Theo's Accessory Endeavors

To harness Francois Louis’s wonderful Ultimate Ligature, I invented a Conversion Screw for our sound-modifying Pressure Plates.