All Saxscape Mouthpieces $275
Live
"Perfect blend of a Link sound but with overdrive Guardala like power when you push it."
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Downtown MB1
The Downtown MB1 is modeled after the famous Dave Guardala model that Michael
Brecker played on most of his career, and is great for jazz fusion, smooth jazz,
rock, and wherever a bright, quality sound is needed. High baffle and big chamber.
Arizona
The Arizona is the most
tonally flexible darker model, based on the best qualities of highly sought-after metal
Otto Links, and features a large chamber and complex faceted geometric baffle.
Xtra Dark
The Xtra Dark, with its short rollover baffle and medium chamber, is inspired
by the sounds of Rich Perry, Joe Lovano, and Joe Henderson, with more of a cool
West Coast feel.
Fat Cat
The Saxscape Fat Cat gives you a dark centered loud tone when you need it. The finely crafted
baffle with the medium chamber provide a great balance between tone and projection. It's
designed with a hard rubber profile for ease of use with many standard ligatures.
Slant
Modeled after the venerable Otto Link Slant Sig hard rubber mouthpiece
Red River
Huge bright sound with a large chamber, the next level from a Berg Larsen.
Naima
Moderate rollover and moderate chamber, perfect for most gig situations
Hudson
Based on the best Berg Larsen I've been able to find so far.... still in development!
DANNY WALSH
"The magnificent Live mouthpiece from Saxscape gives me a versatility which
is unmatched by anything else I've played. -- I've been playing Saxscape mouthpieces exclusively for the last four years.
They give me what I need to play in any situation, in every style."
Danny's
Saxscape Live Demo Video
A world-class saxophonist, composer and performer, Danny Walsh is regarded as one of the most gifted and versatile recording artists in the jazz and R&B circuits. During the course of his career, he has not only recorded, performed and toured with many jazz, R&B and classic rock luminaries, but continues to be involved as a clinician at colleges and universities throughout the nation.
Upon graduation from The Berklee School of Music, Danny was immediately hired by Aerosmith. Soon after he secured more opportunities with the Mingus Dynasty Big Band, Mike Stern, Greg Allman, Phil Woods, Mulgrew Miller, Marcus Miller, Bruce Springsteen, Donald Brown, Terruo Nakamura and many others.
STEVE NEFF
"What a fun mouthpiece to play! If you're looking for a piece that can straddle
that line between an Otto Link and a Guardala, [the Live] would be a great mouthpiece
to consider. Check it out!" --
Steve Neff (World's Preeminent Mouthpiece
Review Website; Steve's
Saxscape Live Review )
All Saxscape models are designed, precision machined, and tested by Ken Barry,
whose mouthpiece concepts are informed by an eclectic gigging career of over
30 years. "I've spent many thousands of hours studying the work of the
great mouthpiece makers, and the sound approaches of especially tenor greats
John Coltrane and Michael Brecker. I owe many thanks to the great musicians
in New York City and around the globe who have been playing Saxscape pieces
and helping guide these designs over the last 15 years."
Saxscape mouthpieces are manufactured in the USA from the highest quality stable
materials. Delrin is an FDA safety approved polymer which is extremely tough,
while maintaining highly exact dimensions. To clean, wash with warm water
and soap.
Saxscape company owner Ken Barry currently gigs weekly on the latest mouthpiece
prototypes. His musical career spans back to 1982 when he played with the Broward
Community College Jazz Band on baritone sax, and the BCC Youth Symphony as principal
flutist. He won a flute scholarship to University of Miami in 1985, and a jazz
sax scholarship to Florida State University in 1987 where he played lead alto
sax in the Concert Jazz Ensemble. He studied wind synthesizer technology and
numerous synthesis techniques. In 1990 he moved to Kansas City where he began
a 12-year musical journey playing regularly at the numerous historic venues
in the city. He developed a guitar pick in 1998, the
Wirething, and was awarded
US Patent # 5,894,097. In the early 2000's the focus changed to mouthpieces,
and with the help of Dave Liebman, Tim Price, Jimmy Greene, Michael Blake, Bob
Franceschini, Pharoah Sanders, and many other great players, helped develop
what is now the Saxscape line of mouthpieces.
N E W S
Saxscape Mouthpieces Announces The New "Live" Tenor
Sax Mouthpiece
December 26, 2018 (Green Valley, Arizona) -- The
new "Live" tenor sax mouthpiece is now in production and available
from the
Saxscape online store at Reverb.com. The Saxscape Live tenor sax mouthpiece
is a fusion of high-baffle power with Otto Link-like depth. Proven on stages
and recording studios in New York City and Las Vegas, the Live can hold its
own in the most demanding sonic situations. Danny Walsh will be playing the
.110 opening Live during his upcoming performances with Mike Stern at the 55
Bar NYC, December 26 through 31, 2018.
Saxscape Mouthpieces Announces Fall 2018 New Product Launch
October 28, 2018 (Green Valley, Arizona) -- Saxscape Mouthpieces is proud to
announce the availability of its professional mouthpieces, spanning the tonal
range from bright to dark, and featuring the Downtown MB1, the Arizona, and
the Xtra Dark models. They are available for immediate delivery in the most
popular tip openings, and custom sizes can be made to order. Introductory pricing
is set at an affordable $275 for all models.
Saxscape endorser Danny Walsh, who currently plays with Grammy Award-nominated
guitarist Mike Stern (Miles Davis) at the 55 Bar in New York City, comments,
"I've been playing Saxscape mouthpieces exclusively for the last four years.
They give me what I need to play in any situation, in every style." Danny
currently plays a Downtown MB1 and an Arizona. In addition to his performance
credits, Danny works as a clinician for Ball State University's Jazz Department.
Where to buy?
Saxscape Official Retailer reverb.com store
Santo and Jim's Guitars
and More, located in sunny South Florida in the Miami Lakes area. Please contact Dr. Richard Mallia (Santo), at
rmall001@fiu or by phone 305-632-9975 (please leave a message), you can hang out at the music studio and check out the wide selection of Saxscapes including the Live, Downtown, and Xtra Dark, and can get any requested Saxscape mouthpiece within a few days notice, so if you're in the area, bring your horn and try out some Saxscapes. By appointment only.
Saxscape Factory Store on reverb.com
Saxscape Mouthpieces | Reverb
located in Green Valley, Arizona, half an hour south of Tucson. Ken Barry is
available for appointments for test-playing pieces and custom piece consultation. By appointment only.
Email:
saxscape@gmail.com Phone: 570-350-5843
by voice or text
Danny Walsh in New York City
Danny has several Saxscape pieces in stock. If you're in NYC, Danny plays regularly
at the
55 Bar in Greenwich Village with
Mike Stern. Contact:
Danny's
Facebook Page and his email is
danwsax@gmail.com
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