Theo promised he would release a line of affordable mouthpieces when he could match his #1 quality and sound. After 10 years of research and development, that day has arrived! The ELEMENTS series is here, everyone can afford Theo Wanne quality, and they are winning awards! SOUND Great for Jazz, R&B, and Rock & Roll. Powerful, big and fiery sound! DESIGN Unique small chamber. Flat side walls, and long step baffle. Crafted to the highest accuracy in the history of saxophone mouthpieces. Designed by Theo Wanne, the foremost expert on the design and manufacturing of vintage and new mouthpieces. Part of the ELEMENTS series. The fundamental building blocks for your sound. All the quality, but at half the price, and made in the USA! DETAILS Plating: Reticulated 24K Gold Plating (standard on metal mouthpieces). Ligature: The metal FIRE includes our new and unique two rail, single screw ligature. Cap: Our Reed Replacer Cap is most secure cap in the world. Bite Pad: User replaceable bite pads allow you to peel and stick on new bite pads.