Gary Sugal KW I I Tenor Sax Mouthpiece
$
290
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Description
This piece is a Gary Sugal gold plated copper Kurt Whalum II model. No nicks, no dents, only minor scratches
you'd expect from a well cared for used piece. The KW II is a powerful, bright and aggresive mouthpiece designed
for jazz, rock and blues. The 8* model has a 115 tip opening. I have two of these in my mouthpiece "arsenal";
my 7* is a 105 tip - I've moved to stiffer reeds for my current tone/playing style, and the 115 is too open for me
now. It plays beautifully with 2 1/2's Ricos, Rico Plasticovers or Fibracell synthetics. The KW II sells new for
about $654 (WWBW current price); so this auction should be a bargain for those looking for a top quality,
top-of-the-line metal mouthpiece. I am a professional player, have tried/owned Runyons, Bergs. Rovners
metals; and the KW II is the best of all of them. Good luck - and if you win it, you'll be quite happy, I'm sure.
One more comment for clarification - based on some questions I've received from potential bidders, I want
to reiterate that I'm not selling the Sugal because it doesn't play well, or is inferior in some way. I'm an
older player (66); my embrochure and wind/breathing has changed; and except for my Sugal KW II 7*,
I am playing exclusively with HR pieces now. The Sugal is the best metal piece I've ever played.
NOTE; I am relisting this item - $275 (the highest bid on my previous reserve auction) is too low for
this piece. I have lowered the reserve. This is an excellent Sugal, ready to play; Sugal's do vary a
little; so chances are if you bought a new one for $650 or so, you'd probably end up spending another
$100 or more having a mouthpiece guy adjust it (at least that's what my co-professional musician friends
tell me). This is a steal even at my Buy It Now Price!
