Professional Endorsers for Theo Wanne Revolutionary
True Large Chamber Saxophone Mouthpieces
Nelson Rangell
Tony Lakatos
Tim Price
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"For the record – These are the BEST METAL MOUTHPIECES MADE TODAY! Totally recommended. Killin’….no question! Nuff said!
The KALI, DURGA and GAIA are the most extraordinary metal mouthpiece I have ever played. They create a grace and freedom that is just perfect. The pitch is super even on varied horns and it does NOT exasperate your chops at all like other metals.
The GAIA is deep, full, and huge. It's got a vibe I'm loving. Man is it strong. Theo has created mouthpieces that are totally profound!
Theo truly is one of today's innovators!"
Tim Price's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Terry Harrington (aka Lisa Simpson)
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"I am playing on both the tenor and baritone DURGA mouthpieces which are incredible in every way.
The DURGA mouthpieces remain my favorite because of the versatility and the tremendous dynamics that are possible with them. As a studio and jazz player I need to be very subtle at times and then I need to utterly explode. The DURGA definitely fills the bill.
Once again, you have created the most amazing mouthpiece that incorporates so many wonderful musical possibilities. Congratulations on another masterpiece!”
Terry Harrington's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Jan Garbarek
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"Thanks, Theo! You keep making choosing a mouthpiece difficult for me! I´ve been playing and thoroughly enjoying the AMMA for about half a year. Now the KALI, another superb player, is also coming with me on future concerts! They both sound and feel great and are potential first choices.
This seems to be what one may call a luxury problem: If you´re a coach, and you happen to have the two best quarter backs in the league in your team, it´s difficult to chose who´ll play, but you know you´ll win either way...Congratulations!!"
Jan Garbarek's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Jeff Coffin: (2x Grammy Award Winner)
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"Theo Wanne has done it again!!!!!!
I have been playing one of his soprano pieces for years and after playing his new AMMA #9 tenor mouthpiece, I feel he has brought a new dimension in mouthpieces to us that will not only stand the test of time but will be a benchmark mouthpiece for many, many years to come!
Tell the tenor players, the bar has been raised."
Jeff Coffin's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Chris Potter
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"I wanted to tell you that the AMMA is great (though I expected nothing less honestly!)
Congratulations!
Totally singing from top to bottom, lots of power...the works."
Chris Potter's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Greg Abate
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"I have not played a better baritone or tenor mouthpiece than the DURGA baritone or GAIA tenor. I have more freedom and flexibility and the evenness and clarity in all registers is just amazing! The notes are fluid and just pop out with less effort. I don’t have to concentrate on the mouthpiece.
I am thrilled to have a more refined sound that is still ‘me’.”
Greg Abate's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Keith McKelley
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"The DURGA is the Perfect mouthpiece for me! Theo's attention to detail is unparalleled. I absolutely Love the DURGA! It gives me a fat tone but I also get that "center" and clarity to my sound that I've been seeking for so long. I haven't played a mouthpiece I believe gave me everything I needed, until now.
Now I don't have to fight the mouthpiece to compensate for what I feel is lacking in it. The DURGA has exactly what I need to help me get the sound I hear in my head. Thanks again Theo! I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve next because I know it WILL be made with the highest standards!”
Keith McKelley's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Jeff Rupert
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"Theo, your AMMA mouthpiece is just the mouthpiece sax players have been waiting for. There is no need to look for vintage mouthpieces anymore. It's right in the tradition, and made with unrivaled expertise and craftsmanship.
I believe the Amma sets a new standard in saxophone mouthpieces. Your mastery with saxophone mouthpieces has allowed me to fully express my own artistry as a musician!"
Jeff Rupert's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Joerg Kaufmann
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"The GAIA’s sound is everything that I dreamed of!! The playability is perfect; It reminds me of a really good Florida Link with that “Dexter-thing” with a lot of core, fat, and dark sounding. When I push it, I can play funky too. It is a very versatile piece. The GAIA projects very good, the soundquality is great in all registers and with all dynamics: This is the thing!!!
The GAIA is my personal choice, and will be what I play and record on from now on.”
Joerg_Kaufmann's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Mike Parlett
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"When I first tried the DURGA I was simply blown away by the power and response of this beautifully crafted mouthpiece. The mouthpiece has incredible projection and presence but with the warmth and finesse that other ‘Super Power’ pieces out there lack.
I would have no hesitation in saying, with its revolutionary and unique design, ease of playing in all registers including effortless harmonics and easy sub-tones make this the best tenor sax mouthpiece available today!"
Mike Parlett's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Keyan Williams
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"As a jazz saxophonist for many years I thought the perfect mouthpiece was a myth until I played the Kali. Big bright sound, but with a CORE, and that makes all the difference.
I can go from a sweet altissimo to a rich low b-flat without a hitch. Versatility and power, all in an attractive package, makes the Kali the mouthpiece for me. Theo, I can’t say thank you enough."
Keyan Williams' Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Col Loughnan
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"The GAIA is a unique blend of warmth and brilliance all in one mouthpiece. It plays very evenly throughout the entire range of the horn, from top to bottom.
The presentation of these mouthpieces is quite outstanding as well. But they don’t just look great, they play great too!”
Col Loughnan's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Jack Prybylski
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"I’M TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH MY DURGA! It is the’ most expressive mouthpiece I have ever played. The endless tonal possibilities I am able to produce now on the saxophone is akin to having every shade of every color known to man on my palette. Any tonal color is achievable with this mouthpiece! Equally impressive are the nuances in volume that are achievable.
The design ingenuity and craftsmanship of Theo’s mouthpieces is truly amazing and impeccable. They are a work of art. They are the perfect link between one’s inner voice and the saxophone."
Jack Prybylski's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Tatsuya Sato
Adrian Cunningham
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"The AMMA 7* tenor mouthpiece is killing! It is rounder and fuller in sound than the Lebayle LR, Guardala BRII and Guardala Studio mouthpieces I’ve been toying with over the years. One of my struggles has been finding a mouthpiece that projects yet doesn’t compromise a full tone, and the AMMA achieves that balance.
The KALI alto is miles ahead of the Lebayle, Dukoff, and Beechler I was playing on. I used to shy away from metal alto mouthpieces because of their harsh tone, but the KALI metal alto feels great. At last an alto metal mouthpiece with personality!”
Adrian Cunningham's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Andre de Laat
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"The Kali 7* has stolen my heart. It has just a huge sound! We had to wait for more than 100 years, but finally there is a mouthpiece that matches perfectly with a saxophone!! Its Projection is so perfect that sound projects more from the bell-bow of the sax than from the bow in the neck. This gives a direct sound with a full rich tone and well specified center. After playing the KALI I fell more deeply in love with the saxophone. I just thoroughly enjoyed playing and listening to myself."
Andre de Laat's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Doug Moffet
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"Theo's Amma mouthpiece is the only mouthpiece I've every played that has equal ease of response between the altissimo G, G#, and A. Yet, equally still, be able to have such a beautiful, full, and warm response on the low Bb.
If you are an Otto link-man who's looking for the power to play in loud situations, or a Guardala fan who has always wanted more of the Otto Links'
personality...then you need to try Theo's new mouthpieces!!!"
Doug Moffet's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Stefano Bedetti
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"Theo, man, you are absolutely a GENIUS!! You know? I'm playing the AMMA (Gold, opening 10, number 2A16/25) and I call it 'my happiness'...the AMMA is the best mouthpiece I have ever played in my life.
It is something special to have a mouthpiece respond so fast, so clear, so powerful, and with that kind of sound - sound that you can drive in any directions, sound that becomes any sound you want it to!! That's AMAZING!!
I consider it the best mouthpiece made in the world!"
Stefano Bedetti's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Anibal Rojas
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"The AMMA is truly wonderful. I would go as far as to say that it is magical but I know that it is the product of a lot of hard work from a very gifted craftsman. It is a work of art!! Very inspirational! It makes me want to be a better player.
People are commenting on my sound as well as how cool it looks during my gigs. Theo, I can honestly say that your mouthpieces are the best I've ever played!"
Anibal Rojas' Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Adam Niewood
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"The AMMA is a truly wonderful mouthpiece. I like it more and more each day. I could easily use it in any professional situation and my Link blows dead after trying yours for a while. Playing only vintage mouthpieces (mainly a Florida Super Tone Master Otto Link 8*) I would never have considered playing a new mouthpiece, until NOW!
As a professional saxophonist, and mouthpiece refacer - my hat goes off to you and your products, Theo. You're a renaissance man!"
Adam Niewood's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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Kendall S. Thomsen
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"As a recording engineer I always take the time to ensure I am capturing the best sound I can from an artist. Your AMMA mouthpiece shines in the studio. Jeff Rupert and I had the opportunity to sample a variety of mouthpiece and horn combinations and the best combination included your AMMA mouthpiece.
Thanks for a great product as it makes my job much easier, the quality of sound is consistent through the full range of the instrument."
Kendall S. Thompsen's Endorsement Page (pdf)
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