It has a deep, hauntingly gorgeous tone that only poetry can describe. Theo wanne interviewed on episode 67, everything saxophone podcast, 2019oct10 started by wanderso, 10102019 12. Thomann has been selling theo wanne products since 2012. Theo wanne is an expert on vintage sax mouthpieces and he understands why a meyer sounds great. Wanne mouthpiece refacing tools free download as pdf file.
All the tools you need in order to measure your mouthpieces prior to refacing, in one package. Reference book for refacing saxophone mouthpieces 16 pages full of information and expertise on how to improve saxophone mouthpieces, in english contents. Theo s 16 page full color book has comprehensive illustrations, instructions, and guides, and is the most concise and tothepoint resource on mouthpiece repair and refacing. Tom ridenour has the only youtube video on clarinet mouthpiece refacing. This is the best guide to learn how to reface mouthpieces that exists. Facing and restoring reed mouthpieces well requires an understanding of the complex interactions between reed, facing curve, tip, baffle, acoustics the. Theo wanne mundstuckbearbeitung, mouthpiece refacing. These are the same, professionalquality tools that theo uses with his refacing work and includes our digital tip gauge, our traditional glass gauge and a 5piece version of our feeler gauge set. This book teaches the fundamental skills on how to.
Currently we have 70 theo wanne products 43 of them directly available in our treppendorf warehouse and of course they can be tested as well in our shop. Optimizing your mouthpiece hand finishing mouthpieces has always been more art than science. Theo wanne mouthpiece refacing book thomann united states. Skip to main content skip to footer site51500000024585 site51500000000020469 new j43688 theo wanne complete refacing kit site51500000024585.
Theo wanne begins his new elements series of mouthpieces with this new fire model. Therefore, imo, there are no books available on clarinet mouthpiece refacing. Currently we have 69 theo wanne products 26 of them directly available in our treppendorf warehouse and of course they can be tested as well in our shop. Nearly two decades ago an obsession with achieving the perfect setup resulted in the creation of the first philtone mouthpiece. The philtone orion see below the new philtone and theo wanne tribute. Apr 05, 2017 theo wanne ny bros alto saxophone mouthpiece. Refacing tools partner products this is where you will find all of our discontinued, used, demo, blemished and factory second pieces. Theo wanne mouthpieces and instruments about facebook.
Theo wanne has an excellent kit and book for learning mouthpiece refacing. Feb 07, 2018 theo wanne has an excellent kit and book for learning mouthpiece refacing. 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. Discounts will vary from 1070% off of retail prices. His mouthpiece refacing kit has what you need to get started on learning to repair and alter mouthpieces. Theo wanne mouthpieces and instruments posts facebook. It is designed for a traditional full and rich sound with very good projection. Our refacing kit comes with a box holding all tools, and theos book teaches.
The theo wanne ny bros alto sax mouthpiece played smooth and evenly throughout the range of the horn. We make the highest quality and most innovative saxophone products in the world. It is very easy to follow with big pictures and simple processes. Theo wanne talks about his mouthpiece refacing kit. Heres a description from theo wannes website about the ny bros alto saxophone mouthpiece. Wanne mouthpiece refacing tools metalworking crafts scribd. Book basic mouthpiece refacing in english, highquality digital measuring device, measuring gauge traditional made of glass, basic. May 02, 2017 theo wanne talks about his book on how to reface saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces. Theo wanne of mouthpiece heaven has a page discussing various versions of mc gregory mouthpieces, so it looks like theo knows quite a bit about this subject well, i missed out on that deal, but i decided id like something similar.
Theo wanne mouthpieces and instruments home facebook. Product title theo wanne plastic mouthpiece cap baritone. He gives you all of the necessary tools and clear step by step instructions to make a good playing mouthpiece even better. Understand the anatomy of the mouthpiece, tools needed for the job, measure a tip opening.
Theo wanne talks about his book on how to reface saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces. Theo wanne classic mouthpieces granted saxophone mouthpiece design patent theo wanne classic mouthpieces was granted a patent for the internal shape of their saxophone mouthpieces. It is hard enough for the teeth to slide on the mouthpiece beak, but soft enough to absorb most vibrations. Sure, it has become common practice to use precisely mathematically defined facing curves as we do, but this is only the start. The theo wanne new york bros alto mouthpiece brings the best of the vintage alto mouthpiece world to the present and into the future.
Our new mantra tenor saxophone has over 30 historychanging innovations and features. Open quick view dialog for theo wanne durga 3 tenor saxophone mouthpiece. Open quick view dialog for theo wanne elements series. Theos mouthpieces are the answer to a saxophonists dream. Learn about the tools in the kit, tip size, facing curves, table flattening, measuring, adjusting tip rails, and forming baffles. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Be prepared to sizzle and scorch with this dynamic, bright and powerful mouthpiece for alto sax. Mouthpiece refacing kit i have attended a few of theo s workshops and he has broken down his approach to refacing to clear, and easy to understand. It makes perfect sense that they try to pro long and expand their successes on the saxophone market.
Mouthpiece refacing kit i have attended a few of theos workshops and he has broken down his approach to refacing to clear, and easy to understand. Book basic mouthpiece refacing in english, highquality digital measuring device, measuring gauge traditional made of glass, basic feeler gauges set, sandpaper, file and grinding pin set. Every theo wanne mouthpiece is also supplied with a unique serial number. The gaia alto has a traditional full sound similar to a vintage meyer bros. On theo wannetm mouthpieces, the user may peel off an old bite pad and replace it with a new one themselves. The only comprehensive book ever available on mouthpiece refacing theo is a master mouthpiece refacer and capable of improving any mouthpiece. In diesem buch erklart theo wanne sehr detailliert wie man saxophonmundstucke refacen kann inhalt 16 seiten. He has taken the fundamental skills needed to do this art and put them into this wonderful book. The interior design patent encompasses their signature true large chambers, a. Theo wanne shiva 3 alto saxophone mouthpiece, marble.
Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. They have a certain name under the mouthpiece manufacturing flag, regarding quality and consistancy. He designed and handbuilt custom bicycle frames, developing metalworking skills. Theos 16 page full color book has comprehensive illustrations, instructions, and guides, and is the most concise and tothepoint resource on mouthpiece repair and refacing. Theo is a master mouthpiece refacer and capable of improving any mouthpiece. The only comprehensive book ever available on mouthpiece refacing. Theo wanne new york brothers alto saxophone mouthpiece size 6.
In the first minute of the sound clip i am just playing something deep and thoughtful as part of my morning meditation. The worlds top musicians stand behind and endorse theo wanne products. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of theo wanne saxophone mouthpieces at guitar center. The brand new theo wanne new york bros alto mouthpiece brings the best of the vintage alto mouthpiece world to the future theo wanne is the worlds foremost expert on vintage sax mouthpieces and he understands why a meyer. Theo wanne mouthpiece refacing book musikhaus thomann. Theo wanne is the next evolutionary step in saxophones and mouthpieces with many patents, including precision true large chambers, sculpted interiors, rounded innersidewalls, stateof theart ligatures, and many other innovations. May 02, 2017 theo wanne talks about his mouthpiece refacing kit. The ambika has a huge true large chamber, no baffle, and rounded innersidewalls. Theo used the best design principles from decades of vintage meyers to make the new theo wanne ny bros alto mouthpiece. Mar 5, 2016 theo wanne makes the worlds greatest saxophone mouthpieces.
Fire alto saxophone mouthpiece theo wanne elements series. Shop online for theo wanne tenor saxophone mouthpieces at music123 unmatched selection, superior service and the guaranteed lowest prices. The chamber and baffle are far more accurate than other vintage and new mouthpieces due to. From 1980 to 1986, wanne was an apprentice of joel jensen of da da bicycles in bellingham, wa. It has the full bodied sound of vintage 1940s mouthpieces, but will project enough to fill the room if needed. Theo wanne is a modern expert on new and vintage woodwind mouthpiece design. Shop online for theo wanne tenor saxophone mouthpieces at music123 unmatched selection. Theo wanne gaia 3 tenor saxophone mouthpiece comparison.
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