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Experience unlimited power! Theo's most energetic mouthpiece just got an upgrade... By building on the success of previous models, the Theo Wanne Shiva 3 alto sax mouthpiece 7 is the must-have mouthpiece of Rock n' Roll and R&B musicians.
Crafted from high-quality marbled hard rubber, the Shiva 3 mouthpiece is sure to be the jewel of your saxophone. The addition of the proprietary "Shark Gill" chamber will enhance projection while adding a hint of edge to your tone.
Reminescent of vintage Selmer Soloist mouthpieces, the Shiva 3 boasts a small chamber. And when combined with the uniquely shaped long step baffle, the Shiva 3 produces a sensational tone which is almost flirtatious by nature. Looking for a mouthpiece that can shatter glass and knock down walls? Then the Shiva 3 is for you.
Product Ref: 149432
Similar to all other Theo Wanne mouthpiece, the Shiva 3 alto sax mouthpiece is manufactured using advanced machining techniques to ensure every mouthpiece is exactly the same. The small proprietary 'Shark Gill' chamber is the same size as the bore producing a core sound with plenty of power. Like other professional mouthpieces, the Shiva 3 is crafted from pure latex hard rubber to ensure the best quality. Hard rubber is prefered by musicians who want a more mellow tone compared to the bright tone produced by a metal mouthpiece.
The Theo Wanne Shiva 3 alto mouthpiece is a professional mouthpiece for saxophonists that require a powerful sound. The tip found on the metal 7 Shiva 3 mouthpiece is easier to blow compared to the metal 8 and has a more centred tone with little resistance. This amount of resistance is essential for producing the large sound required for a Rock n' Roll tone. The tip holds good intonation, but can also produce small inflections in the tone when required.
The Theo Wanne Shiva 3 alto saxophone mouthpiece includes everything you need to look after the mouthpiece. The included beautiful leatherette case will ensure that the mouthpiece is always protected when travelling. The professional Enlightened Ligature is Theo Wanne's number 1 ligature and will make sure the reed is always held in the optimal position. Also included with the mouthpiece is a reed replacer cap, bite pad, and an Alive Gold Pressure Plate so you can look after your mouthpiece. Every Theo Wanne mouthpiece is also supplied with a unique serial number.
Theo Wanne is a modern expert on new and vintage woodwind mouthpiece design. 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. Theo soon gained a reputation within the saxophone world and in 1998 opened Saxophone Mouthpiece Heaven which is his very own music store and knowledge database.
In 2007 Theo started to design and manufacture his own line of mouthpieces and saxophones, working with famous musicians such as Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, and Eric Alexander. Theo is constantly studying and innovating his designs to ensure his mouthpieces allow musicians to create their best tone as easily as possible. Theo Wanne now has a reputation for crafting some of the best saxophone mouthpieces by using the world's most advanced manufacturing techniques.
"The SHIVA Alto is so perfect for me! And talk about versatile…I’ve played traditional style lead alto on stage with the symphony and also played in screaming fusion jazz groups, and it does it all. It has allowed me a new level of creativity like never before! The SHIVA is the easiest playing mouthpiece I’ve ever used. It has a complex sound and plays very well in tune while allowing a lot of upper partials to come through. At the same time, it has a great core and warmth making for a round yet cutting overall sound. Very fun to play! A couple of peers have let me try their mouthpieces, and, although, I’m sure they may be great mouthpieces for someone, they just pale in comparison to my Theo Wanne mouthpieces. Nothing lets me move air like the SHIVA. It’s like it was designed just for me…haha! I feel very fortunate!." Mark Douthit (Elton John, Billy Joel, Lionel Ritchie, Amy Grant)
"I love it. The SHIVA alto is bright, but not an “annoying” brightness. It has lots of body and full sound. It creates a beautiful round sound and is easy to control. It is very easy to control, and I can either play it bright or darker, depending on my reed. It Is super comfortable, and a beautiful piece of art as well. Simply a piece or art in all senses!" Emilie Sierra (Tito Puente, The Temptations)
"The Shiva 2 is very flexible and effortless to play! I could immediately feel the difference in the way it responds. The lows are smooth and the highs are strong, hands down the best mouthpiece I’ve ever played." Jordan Donald (Stevie Wonder)