Description
The SHIVA combines both a step and roll-over baffle. It also has a small chamber akin to the vintage Selmer Soloist mouthpieces. If you’ve been waiting for a small chamber Theo Wanne soprano mouthpiece, this is it! The SHIVA power and body making it suitable for Rock n’ Roll, R&B. Yet there is nothing ‘thin’ or ‘brittle’ about the sound, so it is also flexible for any type of music too. Currently used by both Gerald Albright and Marion Meadows.
“The SHIVA soprano is unreal! Absolutely killin’. Its full of sound, with great response. I love the feel of it! It’s a winner!” – Gerald Albright (3 Grammy Nominations)
“I LOVE the Shiva! It is now my mouthpiece of choice! Theo Wanne™ mouthpieces are the best mouthpieces in the world!” – Marion Meadows (12 Internationally Acclaimed Albums)The SHIVA 3 Soprano is available in 24K gold plated brass and premium RED marbled hard rubber. Of course, SHIVA just needs to be red! Like all Theo Wanne™ products, the SHIVA 3 is made using state-of-the-art design and manufacturing technologies. You will receive the most consistent and highest quality mouthpiece available in history.
SOUND
- Great for Jazz, R&B, Rock & Roll, and even soft music when a soft-sweet tone with clarity is wanted.
- Projects a sensual tone that is flirtatious and erotic. It makes everyone want to dance!
- It is so unique; it really has to be played to be understood and believed.
DESIGN
- Small Chamber like the vintage Selmer Soloist with a uniquely shaped long step baffle.
- Crafted to the highest accuracy in the history of saxophone mouthpieces.
- Designed by Theo Wanne, the foremost expert on the design and manufacturing of vintage and new mouthpieces.
DETAILS
- Plating: Reticulated 24K Gold plating.
- Premium Hard Rubber: The Red Marbled Hard Rubber is the finest vintage style hard rubber on the planet!
- Ligature: The metal SHIVA includes Theo’s integrated two-point contact Gold Liberty Ligature and Alive Gold pressure plate. We recommend the Enlightened Ligature for the Hard Rubber and Blue A.R.T. models. To truly individualize your sound, try their premium pressure plates, which fit all of their mouthpieces
and ligatures!. - Cap: Patented Reed Replacer Cap. The most secure cap in the world.
- Bite Pad: User replaceable bite pads allow you to peel and stick on new bite pads. Try our varying hardness bite pads to personalize the feel.
