The guardala crescent tenor saxophone mouthpiece was designed to produce a sound that is reminiscent of the 963 john coltrane album, crescent. Dave guardala alto saxophone mouthpieces metal thomann. Fatboy mouthpieces are fatter than the original guardalas. Guardala crescent tenor sax mouthpiece silver plated hand. The top line of each chart describes the opening in thousandths of an inch. Selmer super session sax mouthpiece model i vintage pure tone history. Dave guardala made many mouthpieces and the one he is most famous for. Mouthpiece for tenor saxophone gold plated, tip opening.
Pms guardala michael brecker ii tenor mouthpiece neffmusic. I really do think this is one of the best mouthpieces i have ever tried so i bought one for myself. There are quite a few mouthpiece comparison charts out there, but most are not very userfriendly so i created this one based on some of the most popular tenor mouthpieces used by saxophone players today. You can compare guardala tenor mouthpiece listings below or simply search large collection of guardala tenor mouthpiece use the search bar. He was awarded 15 grammy awards as both performer and composer. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This item is in stock and can be dispatched immediately.
Specialists in brass and woodwind musical instruments, mouthpieces and. B45 lyre cm312 cm3128 cm3128rthe mouthpieces listed are the most common mouthpieces. Mouthpiece refacing is the art of modifying a saxophone mouthpiece to get a desired effect. The fatboy design comes from germanys nadir ibrahimoglu. They have always been made from the best possible materials, e. Super king tenor saxophone mouthpiece silver plated. David guardala developed and marketed the guardala mouthpiece, which became a soughtafter item for wellknown professionals and student saxophonists alike, newsday reported saturday. This mouthpiece is in truly incredible condition with even little signs of cosmetic wear. Share your secret privatewacko mouthpiecereed mindgames w us guardala mouthpieces. The guardala super king tenor saxophone mouthpiece has a high baffle and smaller bore for a more compact sound with lots of bite. The perfect match ligature for a dave guardala mouthpiece. Michael brecker used a guardala studio mouthpiece back in the. My day with michael brecker his tips and wisdom best.
It incorporates a moderately high baffle with a large bore. Every guardala fibercarbon mouthpiece comes with the rovner ss ligature and cap. Sax mouthpiece inventor fights extradition new york, sept. Will the real michael breckers sax mouthpiece please stand up. Next to the well known s80series we have the s90series with a slightly smaller chamber. Guardala crescent tenor saxophone mouthpiece musicians.
Here is a link to the sakshama, sakshama mouthpieces. Making a new bite plate for a guardala mouthpiece february 2011 mojo mouthpiece work im using kerr fastcure dental acrylic to make a new bite plate for an alto guardala. Dave guardala made many mouthpieces and the one he is most famous for making is the one michael brecker used. Dukoff saxophone mouthpieces, preferred by top players around the world. Dave guardala super king tenor saxophone mouthpiece laser trimmed silver plate.
For a complete list, consult our comprehensive mouthpiece comparison book. He got bigfamous in the 70s designing mouthpieces for michael brecker, tom scott and other big names. If you didnt already know, ebay has the largest collection of guardala tenor mouthpiece and accessories. Guardala mbii tenor saxophone mouthpiece gold plated this mouthpiece came from a inventory reduction sale. The selmer lig i believe its the 404 model is a very popular one and yes, dave did endorse that lig on his pieces. Saxophone mouthpiece master craftsman otto link slant. Theo wanne is the foremost expert on vintage and new mouthpiece design and is one of the few living mouthpiece refacing masters. The perfect match ligature for a dave guardala mouthpiece i have good succes with a selmer 402. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from berklee college of music in 2004, and was inducted into the down beat jazz hall of fame in 2007.
Selmer is a popular classical mouthpiece with a beautiful round tone. The mbi model is the exact replica of the mouthpiece that dave guardala made for michael brecker. Mouthpiece for alto saxophone handmade bepop traditional series, tip opening. You have much more control over what you are getting. Theo can modify mouthpieces to achieve any sound a musician desires. Lawton 9 stare bb bariton saxophone mouthpiece in good condition, will provide free delivery but please let me know if you want this insured, in which case there will be a charge for postage. These include two originals which are the mbi and the king models. Michael leonard brecker march 29, 1949 january, 2007 was an american jazz saxophonist and composer. He played a selmer mk vi tenor, a dave guardala mouthpiece made especially for him and lavoz medium reeds.
The large bore and slight baffle work well together to produce the darkest tone. A couple of days ago i hit the publish button on a new page for my website. This original otto link hard rubber tone edge tenor saxophone mouthpiece, also called the slant signature because of the slanted otto link signature stamped during the 1950. Unfollow guardala mouthpiece to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Less expensive than the metal one, the hard rubber mouthpiece targets all musicians from amateurs to professionnal saxophonists. Unfollow guardala sax to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A bad combination of mouthpiece bore and clarinet bore or saxophone mouthpipe could. The table, tip and rails are all near perfect and the body of the mouthpiece doesnt even have any appreciable scratching. Signup contact about contribute store privacy policy saxophone museum saxophones mouthpieces serial. Early in his career, he had played a selmer super balanced. Saxophone free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Michael breckers history and his path was very interesting. Get the best deals on guardala when you shop the largest online selection at. Dave guardala woodwind instrument mouthpieces thomann uk. Its not as bright as the studio model but brighter than the traditional model. Kindly contact us for further information or to see if we have a bstock or suitable alternative available. Michael brecker played a guardala mouthpiece, no one will argue with this fact, it is well known by fans of brecker.
After the release of the master link in 1931, it took 7 years to otto link to extend its product line with its first otto link saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces made in hard rubber. Guardala dave guardala tenor saxophone mouthpiece with ligature and cap in. Many other types of ligatures such as the dave guardala, theo wanne and the winslow will fit these mouthpieces as well. Live freddie gregory mark iv 7 tenor mouthpiece live guardala laser trimmed michael brecker ii saxophone mouthpiece. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more. This is a durable and free playing ligature which is well suited for this type of mouthpiece.
Though the legendary dave guardala himself is no longer making mouthpieces his former workshop colleague, nadir ibrahimoglu of pms music in germany. Available shortly 25 days available shortly 25 days this item has been ordered with our suppliers and should be in our warehouse in the next few days. For players who are acquainted with high baffle small bore mouthpieces, it can be used for mainstream bebop, jazz and contemporary pop. This mouthpiece plays with a huge core but somewhat darker than most similar vintage meyer mouthpieces of a similar vintage. Original early 90s dave guardala gold plated king curtis tenor mouthpiece. Its ideal and suited for any kind of contemporary pop, blues, rock and jazz. I also play jobs with my jazz combo, swing time which i book. These have been considered by many saxophonists to be some of the best playing mouthpieces ever made.
If you currently have a horn at our shop being repaired, we will continue. Guardala saxophone mouthpieces were started by american mouthpiece maker and designer dave guardala several decades ago. Charts are available for soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone mouthpieces. Played it for a short while, was happy with the sound but playing a slimmer metal mouthpiece felt uncomfortable after playing hard rubber for a few years. Buy guardala mbii tenor saxophone mouthpiece silver plated. Guardala crescent tenor saxophone mouthpiece woodwind. This mouthpiece incorporates a high baffle and a small chamber. Sometime in the early 80s he switched to a guardala tenor saxophone mouthpiece and he played a guardala until his death in early 2007. The guardala crescent tenor saxophone mouthpiece produces a sound that is reminiscent of the john coltrane album crescent circa 1963.
Our supplier has not yet provided us with an expected delivery date. The large bore and slight baffle work well together to a dark, brooding tone. I bought this last summer from sakshama mouthpieces. The mouthpiece is called a mb ii which is for michael brecker ii. The finish is still smooth and you can not notice it by touch. Guardala super king tenor sax mouthpiece silver plated hand. They were the best mouthpieces on the market, and also expensive. General mouthpiece discussion archive page 10 sax on the. One important thing to be aware of is that the response you get from any two saxophone mouthpieces with the same tip opening can vary enormously. Alto mouthpieces broken into categories low bafflewarmer, darker, richer toned mouthpieces. An exact replica of the mouthpiece played by brandford marsalis, it has a large bore chamber and a moderate baffle.
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