{"product_id":"theo-wanne-shiva2-red-marble-hr-7-alto-saxophone-mouthpiece","title":"Theo Wanne SHIVA2 Red Marble HR 7 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheo Wanne SHIVA2 Hard Rubber 7 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Theo Wanne SHIVA 2 is a contemporary alto saxophone mouthpiece developed for players who prioritize projection, immediacy, and a focused response. Its Red Marble hard-rubber construction combines a familiar mouthpiece feel with the SHIVA line's assertive sound concept, making it a notable option for contemporary and amplified performance settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheo Wanne SHIVA2 Red Marble HR Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Alto saxophone mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: SHIVA 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacing Size: 7 (.081\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hard rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Red Marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Theo Wanne zippered storage pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Theo Wanne ligature, mouthpiece cap, and retail box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis open-box mouthpiece is in excellent working order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Light scratches and scuffs are present on the marbled body, with small surface specks visible around the table and facing area. The ligature and shank ring are intact, and the retail box shows light handling and edge wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the SHIVA 2 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SHIVA 2 is suited to alto saxophonists seeking an assertive, projecting mouthpiece for contemporary jazz, funk, rock, commercial music, and amplified ensemble work. Its direct sound concept favors players who want immediacy and presence rather than the more restrained tonal profile commonly associated with classical-oriented mouthpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Theo Wanne SHIVA2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the SHIVA2 differ from a traditional alto saxophone mouthpiece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SHIVA 2 is voiced toward greater immediacy, projection, and tonal presence. It is designed for contemporary settings where articulation and sound need to remain clear within an amplified ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the size 7 facing mean for the player?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 7 is Theo Wanne's facing designation for this mouthpiece. Compared with smaller openings, a larger facing generally offers greater flexibility and tonal breadth while asking the player for more developed air support and reed control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does hard-rubber construction affect the mouthpiece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard rubber provides the familiar feel and response many saxophonists expect from a traditional mouthpiece body. The SHIVA 2's internal design and facing remain the primary influences on its projecting contemporary sound concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Wannelogo\/Wannelogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Wannelogo\/WannelogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"x\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Theo Wanne Mouthpiece dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Theo Wanne Mouthpieces and Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53816946458989,"sku":"SH2AM7-CR","price":339.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7134490.jpg?v=1787778568","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/theo-wanne-shiva2-red-marble-hr-7-alto-saxophone-mouthpiece","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}