The great musician and mouthpiece maker Ted Klum has come out with a metal tenor mouthpiece that is truly out of this world! Ted custom made one for me that I am currently playing exclusively. I think these arr the best mouthpieces on the market, with out a doubt. Tenor saxophonist Craig Handy is also playing one. Since they just became available (less than 100 made so far), only Roberto's in NYC, Bob Ackerman in NJ and Ishimori in Tokyo are presently carrying them. If you're in the market for a superior tenor mouthpiece, do yourself a favor and check out the "Focus Tone" !
I've been using Ted Klum's custom made mouthpieces since 2005 and I've had nothing but success. Every time I play a heavy hittin' gig, recording session, or international festival someone asks, "What mouthpiece are you playing...?" My current VersiTone alto saxophone piece is killing! Great for all the small jazz group music, loud hip-hop, lead alto-playing, or even as subtle as playing in a Broadway Theatre pit. Amazing!!!!
I have been playing saxophone for about 37 years and have played all kinds of mouthpieces over that time. I usually have preferred the classic otto link metal mouthpiece for tenor sax, which I have played for many years. However, when I was introduced to the "Focus Tone" mouthpiece made by Ted Klum I was absolutely blown away. The mouthpiece is incredible! It is the first mouthpiece that was as easy to play in all of the registers of the instrument as it was great sounding. I have never played a mouthpiece that I enjoyed as much as this one and finally after many years of frustration I have found a mouthpiece that seems to have it all. It has clarity, great projection and an even sound from top to bottom and without a lot of struggle. Thank you, Ted and keep up the great work.
I've only had your Standard Model Rhodium Plated Brass 8 mouthpiece for a few days but I am simply amazed with it. I had sworn off metal mouthpieces for the lack of consistency throughout the entire range of the horn and a lack of response while retaining a warm sound. Your mouthpiece allows me to do that and more. Can't wait until your soprano line comes out.! Grant Langford Member of Airmen of Note (USAF)
