Expression Gottsu Sopransaxophon #5

Expression Gottsu soprano saxophone #5

Masahiko Gotoh has solved the material problem differently. He still uses rubber, but stabilizes it by combining it with silicone (silicon rubber). This mixture promises the acoustic properties of the rubber mouthpiece without its disadvantages. Sepia Tone is a model series that is manufactured with extreme precision: The left and right side rails are considerably narrower than those of other models, and they are symmetrical. The tip rail is also perfectly shaped. There is no wave or slight kink near the tip of the mouthpiece, as with late Babbit links, which was intended to make the sound a little brighter. Gottsu's dimensional accuracy is perfect. According to the manufacturer, all mouthpieces are handmade by a single person, so the daily production capacity is only about 5 pieces per day. The Sepia Tone mouthpieces have a traditional shape on the outside, the only difference is a particularly thick shaft (full size shank). This shank is super-stable and will not tear.

The Sepia Tone mouthpiece responds very easily, even in the low register, and it has a distinctive pithy tone with a clear proportion of overtones. The timbre is basically reminiscent of Link mouthpieces, but in direct comparison the Sepia sounds fat, juicy and radiant. There is an equation: soft reed = hard tone / hard reed = soft tone. If you prefer 2 1/2 reeds for tonal reasons, you should stick to the 8 reed Sepia mouthpiece. The 2 1/2 ZZ reed is better suited to the more open mouthpiece. In this combination the Sepia No. 8 adds an extra portion of power. In direct comparison to the 8 link, the Gottsu mouthpiece requires less force, is louder and offers more projection with a basically similar tone color. If you are looking for a carefully designed and excellently functioning mouthpiece for jazz and jazz-related instruments, the Gottsu Sepia-Tone mouthpieces should definitely be on your shortlist!
(excerpt from Sonic 5.2011 September/October)

The features of the Gottsu soprano saxophone #5:

• Rail opening: 1.4 mm
• Very easy response
• Distinctive, robust sound
• Sounds fat, juicy and radiant
• Includes leather bag
• Includes wooden case
• Without reed screw
• Without reed capsule

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