Sax on the Web Forum banner
1 - 5 of 5 Posts

· Registered
Conn 26M, Klum Acoustimax 6, Legere American Cut 2.25
Joined
·
191 Posts
Discussion Starter · #1 ·
I just got a brand spanking new Theo Wanne Earth mouthpiece today, and have been having fun with it, I really like the sound I get.

One surprising thing though, is that the design of the mouthpiece is different than what I had seen in pictures and video reviews. The "Mantra 2" branding is gone, as is the "Elements" branding. Also the etching on the back is thinner, and painted black like the Gaia or Durga pieces.

I thought the changes were only cosmetic but when I was looking the piece over again I notice that the chamber has the "shark gills" in it that were in the original Mantra. I wonder if he just went back to the old Mantra design or something.

I have no complaints because I like the piece, but it is interesting that the design appears to have changed pretty significantly internally without Theo calling it an Earth 2 or something.

Finger Wood Art Triangle Nail
Hand Cork Wood Finger Gesture
 

· Registered
Joined
·
2,979 Posts
I'm sure you'll have your queries addressed here shortly. The good guys from Theo Wanne linger here from time to time. Personally I have often wondered why they don't offer more options with their tip openings. eg: tenor pieces go from an 8 at .110" to a 9 at .120" while .112" or .115" is commonly available by other makers.
 

· Registered
YTS 82Zii
Joined
·
554 Posts
I have a Dugra 8*. 8* on most pieces seems to be my wheelhouse. But when I purchased the Gaia 3, I could only get an 8 or a 9. I chose the 8, but it definitely has a “ceiling”. I might have preferred the 9. I guess production is all about demand, but it would be nice to have the half sizes available.
 

· Registered
Conn 26M, Klum Acoustimax 6, Legere American Cut 2.25
Joined
·
191 Posts
Discussion Starter · #4 ·
If anyone's curious, I emailed Theo Wanne about it and got this response, which makes sense:

"There was a change made to the Earth (and Fire) model to give it a slightly bigger body for better ligature fit, as well as some small change to the inside for a more free, more colorful sound. The version you got is the most recent, and we realized that the website needs updating to reflect that. Sorry for any confusion!"

So there you go.
 
1 - 5 of 5 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top