MOUTHPIECE COMPARISON: Theo Wanne Earth, Dukoff, Meyer

I bought a new mouthpiece, then went back through my collection to compare it to a few others. Have a listen, lemme know what you think...
7:09 - Metal Dukoff - KC Blues
7:38 - Meyer - KC Blues
8:08 - Theo Wanne Earth - KC Blues
8:37 - Plastic Dukoff - KC Blues
9:06 - Metal Dukoff - Smoke...Eyes
9:36 - Meyer - Smoke...Eyes
10:06 - Theo Wanne Earth - Smoke...Eyes
10:36 - Plastic Dukoff - Smoke...Eyes
11:07 - Metal Dukoff - That's All Right
11:32 - Meyer - That's All Right
11:55 - Theo Wanne Earth - That's All Right
12:19 - Plastic Dukoff - That's All Right
12:43 - Conclusion

[@HunterLeeSax]

This video is the best comparison which makes me can identify the sound very clearly between different mouthpieces, thank you.

[@kuifrank]

I absolutely agree! Second the Meyer, first place Theo Wanne. I’m playing the Durga on my Tenor ;-) even I’m still beginner…started two years ago.

[@MintBullet]

Fun to listen for the differences in the sound... as a sax beginner this also reminds me to blame the mouthpiece when I squeak, thanks!

[@guillaumejames4222]

Hi Chris

[@maheshmuraleedharan5630]

Thanks for putting this up ☺️

[@angelmoran1320]

Thank you very much for such a complete explanation. I'm now looking for a new mouthpiece and your opinions help me a lot.

[@DieterLo1]

Good video! I just started to learn Alto Sax since 2 weeks!

[@SouthernLocks]

Thx for this

[@chrisrmarxen]

Funny coincidence. I played the Meyer my first 10 years. And I'm playing the acrylic Dukhoff (but a D8 Miami Florida super power chamber) after that.

[@gds520]

Hi Chris, thanks for the great video. Any chance you could do a video on playing grace notes properly...? best Ged.

[@LunaDaSavage]

Bro 🔥🔥🔥

[@Librarising1618]

Spend more time with your metal Dukoff. There’s a lot of potential there in your sound. You also don’t necessarily have to use a lighter reed on it-since it’s a D5, you can probably get away with using a 3. I play a metal Dukoff D9 on Tenor (I know) and I’ve noticed that it’s really picky with reeds in terms of strength and placement. They take a lot of patience and getting used to (long tones) but I feel the sound is worth the effort. Great video and thank you for the comparison :)

[@cleevealbert1318]

The plastic dukoff has a nice feel

[@DolphScreamingSax]

Normally I'm not that good with hearing the distinction between mouthpieces, but your demonstration was quite clear.

[@noeldelarosa731]

Nice video. You sounded great on the Meyer and the Theo wanne and plastic dukoff! But it seemed it was easier for you to play the Theo wanne.

[@vladbadrah820]

surprisingly dukov plastic sounds great. durgafacilitates the musician's health when playing.

[@madyeti3224]

I had the metal power chamber back in the mid 80s. 8 opening. Build on it was dreadful…Window was crooked, a blob of metal was left in the chamber. I should have been smart enough to return it. I moved to the Jumbo Java A8…one of the old blue ones. Similar in design, but quality and playability much improved. Sold both for good cash maybe 10 years ago. I did also like the plastic Dukoff…

[@bobpremecz5429]

First time here, Chris. Nice comparison video. Meyer sounds so stuffy compared to the rest, almost classical. I'm a bit surprised that you control the plastic Dukoff far better than the metal. I agree Dukoff's can be like a high wire act. I have one for my tenor and love it. I also have one for my soprano and still can't get it completely under control, although I like how it sounds in the low end of the horn. Never tried a Theo Wanne, basically because the cost as much as one of the student saxes I own. Anyway, enjoyed the video and I think you sound great on the plastic Dukoff and almost too controlled on the Theo Wanne, as if that can be a thing...

[@RangerRon75]

really liked the Theo, and the Meyer 2nd. Did not like that Dukoff Metal squeaker.

[@doctorsax_cz]

Good video👌