[J-Moen]

Well, I’m not selling mine that is for sure………


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With how great you sound on it, I'd be surprised if you did

 

[MojoBari]

Really impressed by the unique design here. This definitely has some really cool things you can visibly see, on top of that unique baffle design with the chamber stepping into the lower baffle, combined with the upper step baffle. Here's what I was seeing that seems really intriguing (Steve, I stole your photos - hope thats okay! I can remove them and just talk about them if you want)

The sidewall has a sort of tunnel built into it that slowly widens down towards the chamber.

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The sidewall tunnel leads to a hollowed out sidewall to expand the chamber even further. That chamber must be pretty massive!
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Chamber narrows from the extra large to a medium size.
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Fascinating! I've not seen a design like that before, thought others may care to see it as well.

It is very rare to find a new mouthpiece design shape not seen in past designs. This appear to be one.

That said, I think adding material on the interior sides or corners can have the same effect as adding material to the baffle. With experiment, two different looking interiors can sound the same.

 

[J-Moen]

It is very rare to find a new mouthpiece design shape not seen in past designs. This appear to be one.

That said, I think adding material on the interior sides or corners can have the same effect as adding material to the baffle. With experiment, two different looking interiors can sound the same.

I've experienced that one first hand. There's definitely more than one way to reach the same goal

 

[Humbardi]

I was getting GAS till I saw the price New. Just gotta wait until they come up on the used marked

According to the quality tone it produces it will be difficult to see some in the used market

 

[Hassles]

Me think if this sounds & performs in the Otto-Link realm than surely the Matt Marantz and SK Origin pieces are serious contenders among otrhers? ? ? ?

 

[CliveMA]

While the design seems very different, soundwise it seems quite similar to the classic from 10Mfan no?

I agree. The subtone on the 10MFan "The Classic" is warmer/rounder (to me). Apart from that Steve's clips sound very similar (to me). I have "The Classic II" 8* and (to me using D'Addario Select Jazz) my sound with this setup is very similar to the Lakshmi sound on the various recordings publicly available. (I don't personally own the Lakshmi to compare directly).

10MFan "The Classic II" is hard rubber. Lakshmi is metal. 10MFan has a significant price advantage.

 

[Nefertiti]

Me think if this sounds & performs in the Otto-Link realm than surely the Matt Marantz and SK Origin pieces are serious contenders among otrhers? ? ? ?

Possibly, I haven't had a chance to review either of those so can't speak about those. I imagine those pieces are more like great Otto Links in design as the baffles and chambers look more traditional. I do think the Lakshmi has it's own unique approach to that sound with a unique set of benefits to the way it plays and sounds.

I have a number of great playing metal Otto Links in my collection and usually when I review a mouthpiece that is similar in the way it plays and sounds to one I already have, I will sell the new one. I have reviewed a number of great pieces that blow like great Otto Links and sold them because I already have some great Otto Links....... The Lakshmi, in my mind, offers a set of unique attributes that are different enough from a great playing metal Otto Link that I can't see myself selling the Lakshmi. The top two attributes for me are the focus and core of tone that this piece delivers and the second one is the thickness and husky tone it delivers. My Otto Links deliver these in a variety of balances but the Lakshmi delivers them in what seems to me a perfect balance.

 

[Humbardi]

I agree. The subtone on the 10MFan "The Classic" is warmer/rounder (to me). Apart from that Steve's clips sound very similar (to me). I have "The Classic II" 8* and (to me using D'Addario Select Jazz) my sound with this setup is very similar to the Lakshmi sound on the various recordings publicly available. (I don't personally own the Lakshmi to compare directly).

10MFan "The Classic II" is hard rubber. Lakshmi is metal. 10MFan has a significant price advantage.

“Lakshmi sound on the various recordings publicly available.”
I have heard the Neffmusic review, but where can be heard the another clips playing the Lakshmi mouthpiece ?

 

[Humbardi]

Possibly, I haven't had a chance to review either of those so can't speak about those. I imagine those pieces are more like great Otto Links in design as the baffles and chambers look more traditional. I do think the Lakshmi has it's own unique approach to that sound with a unique set of benefits to the way it plays and sounds.

I have a number of great playing metal Otto Links in my collection and usually when I review a mouthpiece that is similar in the way it plays and sounds to one I already have, I will sell the new one. I have reviewed a number of great pieces that blow like great Otto Links and sold them because I already have some great Otto Links....... The Lakshmi, in my mind, offers a set of unique attributes that are different enough from a great playing metal Otto Link that I can't see myself selling the Lakshmi. The top two attributes for me are the focus and core of tone that this piece delivers and the second one is the thickness and husky tone it delivers. My Otto Links deliver these in a variety of balances but the Lakshmi delivers them in what seems to me a perfect balance.

Dear Steve :
in the Lakshmi website they describe its sound as:
SOUND

• Built to outplay Theo’s very best Vintage Florida Otto Link. Theo succeeded!!!
• Inspired by the genius of Dexter Gordon.
• Full, rich, and fat traditional sound with a big projection and plenty of edge.

As you know, the PhilTone Mosaic, was , also, inspired in Dexter Gordon tone .

According to your playing experience with the PhilTone Mosaic, how do you relate its sound and tone against the Lakshmi ?
Many thanks in advance
Humbardi

 

[tharris92]

“Lakshmi sound on the various recordings publicly available.”
I have heard the Neffmusic review, but where can be heard the another clips playing the Lakshmi mouthpiece ?

Hi Humbardi,

I did a demo of the Lakshmi here:

There are videos of Theo's other models done at the same time that will be released soon

-Thomas @TW

 

[reedsburn62]

I had a MKVI similar to yours, matte silver.

 

[Humbardi]

Hi Humbardi,

I did a demo of the Lakshmi here:

There are videos of Theo's other models done at the same time that will be released soon

-Thomas @TW

Excellent sound, nice low register and Subtone.
Thanks

 

[CliveMA]

“Lakshmi sound on the various recordings publicly available.”
I have heard the Neffmusic review, but where can be heard the another clips playing the Lakshmi mouthpiece ?

???
Recordings are available on Theo's Website on the Lakshmi page on the usual tabs same as on all his pages.

Also, search Lakshmi on Youtube reveals some of same.

 

[Humbardi]

???
Recordings are available on Theo's Website on the Lakshmi page on the usual tabs same as on all his pages.

Also, search Lakshmi on Youtube reveals some of same.

many thanks… I am viewing Theo’s website right now

 

[jascha26]

Gosh, I just bought the Ambika few weeks ago.....XDD

 

[CliveMA]

Gosh, I just bought the Ambika few weeks ago.....XDD

So did I. Personally, I don't think Lakshmi & Ambika are at all similar.

 

[whaler]

His prices are ridiculous.

 

[ROC]

His prices are ridiculous.

They really are. Especially given the ‘hard rubber’ pieces do not share the same physical characteristics as HR Bergs, Gerbers, 10Ms, Links, Meyers or any other HR piece I’m aware of. What material are they using?

I did shell out for a Baritone Durga, as the reviews are all stellar. I sold it months later.

 

[Nefertiti]

Dear Steve :
in the Lakshmi website they describe its sound as:
SOUND

• Built to outplay Theo’s very best Vintage Florida Otto Link. Theo succeeded!!!
• Inspired by the genius of Dexter Gordon.
• Full, rich, and fat traditional sound with a big projection and plenty of edge.

As you know, the PhilTone Mosaic, was , also, inspired in Dexter Gordon tone .

According to your playing experience with the PhilTone Mosaic, how do you relate its sound and tone against the Lakshmi ?
Many thanks in advance
Humbardi

The Phil-Tone Mosaic review was such a long time ago. I do remember really digging it and wishing I could keep that mouthpiece. It had a really special fat sound that I loved. I remember thinking that I wasn't sure if the Mosaic could give me the power I wanted and needed at the time but I have read that since then Phil has made some adjustments to his Mosaic to give more power so the new Mosaic sounds like it addresses that issue. That would be the main difference in my mind between that original Mosaic and the Lakshmi. The Lakshmi had tons of power when pushed in my mind. I'm not sure how they compare as far as focus as it has been so long since I played the Mosaic.........

 

[Benjamin Allen]

They really are. Especially given the ‘hard rubber’ pieces do not share the same physical characteristics as HR Bergs, Gerbers, 10Ms, Links, Meyers or any other HR piece I’m aware of. What material are they using?

I did shell out for a Baritone Durga, as the reviews are all stellar. I sold it months later.

I can’t currently recall ever seeing one of his hard rubber pieces (someone will probably remind me that I have, 😝). I have seen his metal work, and what I’ve seen have all been original designs. I just ordered the Lakshmi for $658.75 with a discount code, which I think is fair for a metal piece these days. Theo has to sell wholesale to retailers, so the price they’re buying them for is less than that. And his pieces include a quality ligature. SK sells his pieces for ~$692.00 with no distributors and a one to two month back log. Ted Klum sells his Focustone for ~$700.00. All great pieces all at premium prices.

Heck, these things are getting expensive.