SUGAL MOUTHPIECES OFFERS

                                                            TWO GREAT MODELS

                                                             KW I  and   KW II

Designed and manufactured specifically for Kirk Whalum a number of years ago. These two models are considered the number one mouthpiece in the world. The overall dynamics, resonance, and responce created by using pure copper material for the body make this the ideal choice and for some the "holly grail" of mouthpieces for contemporary recording artist.  

 1.  It's the most comfortable metal mouthpiece to play (you'll notice this right away, it's wider and more ergonomic)


2.  Whereas some metal pieces are harsh in the upper register, the Sugal has a mellow and transparent tone.

3.  The low register is smooth and round.


4.  Each mouthpiece is carefully hand-lathed by a former jeweler, thus the detail and aesthetic nuance make each one a work of art.

5.  The tone is even from the top to the bottom of the horn.
                                                                             Kirk Whalum

                Check OUT KIRK'S GREAT SOUND using a KW II ON HIS CD : bwb Groovin
                                                                                                                                                                Kirk Whalum and Gary Sugal
                                                                              View Video Clips of Kirk's Live Performances
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 The BLUE ANGEL (LTD) TENOR I AND II

In March of 2012 we were not only delighted but extremely honored  to have received a request from a Blue Angel pilot to create a new design and manufacturer a custom made Tenor mouthpiece for one of their very own Navy jet fighter pilots.


First Blue Angel Pilots

The Blue Angels are an elite team of aviators made up of Navy and Marine servicemen and women. The name was derived from the Blue Angel nightclub, a popular hot spot in New York City in the 1940s.

Since their creation in 1946, the Blue Angels have dazzled an estimated 427 million people. The highest elevation flown in a show is 15,000 feet and the lowest is just 50 feet

Demands of our customer were to create a brand NEW design that had all the attributes of the KW I and II but was "sleeker"  slightly more power full than any other model we ever created.

With the aid of our in house CAD computer design system as well as  our CNC (computer numerical control machining center) we were able to retain all the dynamic attributes of the KW I/ II and incorporate them into our newly designed models, the BLUE ANGEL (LTD) I and II ..

Each one of these BA  (Blue Angel) models plays great.

(Note: The MODEL I is slightly darker than the model II)

BLUE ANGEL (LTD) TENOR I AND II :
You will find that the sound is centered - articulation is spontaneous and fantastic. Mostly you notice and will get from the BA I a  huge "fat broad" centered full slightly darker sound (BA I). If your looking for that "very bright  cutting sound then consider the BA II



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BA I and BA II  Virgin Grain Copper 18Kt Heavy Gold Plated:   $854.50

Avail: 7,7* 8,8*

Super Gonz I  & KW I ™               

(Virgin Grain Pure Brass)

             (2014)

105* and KW I B: This 18 Karat Heavy Gold plated brass mouthpiece is machined on our in house CNC (Computer Numerical Control) high tech cutting lathe from a solid piece of virgin grain one inch square bar stock.

All our Super Gonz models have a medium size chamber and feature our precision machined parallel "Mini Tracks™ " which focus the air flow, economically  into the chamber, allowing the metal to "breath" or expand for maximum resonation.

This offers the "Traditional"  player a rich powerful dark centered sound.  Reminiscent of a Trane-Dexter sound  the SG I  model has a full dynamic round sound and can be modified (customized)  to have a slightly larger chamber or an additional slight edge.

Designed in collaboration with Jerry "The Gonz" Bergonzi the SG I  captures that "warm" traditional sound. This model has been played on dozens of club dates and educational videos by Jerry. It has also been played and endorsed by other great educators such as Jerry Coker, Gary Cambell, Miles Osland and many others.

"I've been playing saxophone for more than 50 years and have tried most of the popular brands. No other mouthpiece ever came close to the one I purchased from SUGAL. I am eternally grateful"... Jerry Coker

SG I  and KW I Virgin Grain Brass 18Kt Heavy Gold Plated:   $887.50 

Avail: 5,5*6,6,*7,7*8,8*,9,9*10,10*,11,11*,12



                                                                                                                                                                             Jerry Bergonzi



Super Gonz I ™
(Extra Fine Aged Grenadilla Wood)

105*W: This Rare Grenadilla wood tenor mouthpiece has the same design as the gold plated brass model and is a "hybrid" of the Super Gonz I. Machined on our in house CNC (Computer Numerical Control) high tech cutting lathe from a solid piece of "aged" Grenadilla wood this model is perfect for players who wish to "get away" from a hard core or metallic sound.

Our "aged" wood has a "DRY SWEET" sound and  offers the "Traditional"  player a rich powerful dark "DRY" centered sound.  Reminiscent of a Trane-Dexter sound this model has a medium chamber with a full dynamic round sound and  is customized to a players exact specifications.   

Reminiscent of Stan Getz and Joe Lovano sound this model has an even full rich dynamic range throughout the entire horn allowing the player to find his or her own "sound". This model can be customized to project a slight edge.

Designed by Gary Sugal the  "The Super  Gonz I Wood " will acoustically capture that "warm" traditional sound. This model has been played on dozens of club dates  as well as a number of  CD's by Mark Colby (Heart of the City), Elias Haslanger (Standards) It has also been played and endorsed by many other great educators from around the globe.  

The SUGAL Granadilla wood mouthpieces has a really focused center, tremendous power, flawless intonation and a fantastic response. This mouthpiece is truly the best I have ever played". ......Mark Colby

Grenadilla Wood $887.50

Avail: 5,5*6,6,*7,7*8,8*,9,9*10,10*,11,11*,12



Super Gonz I  & KW I ™
(Pure Copper)
    (2014)
SG  105*C and KW I C: This "Pure Copper" mouthpiece has our 18 Karat Heavy Gold plate over a pure copper body.It is machined on our in house CNC (Computer Numerical Control) high tech cutting lathe from a solid piece of virgin grain one inch square copper bar stock.

All our Super Gonz models have a medium size chamber and  feature our precision machined parallel "Mini Tracks™ " which focuses the air flow, economically  into the chamber, allowing the metal to "breath" or expand for maximum resonation.


Meticulously hand finished by Gary Sugal these models  offer  the "Traditional  Player" a dark full bodied centered sound that virtually eliminates those "harsh overtones" found in most other cast metal, stainless steel and ceramic mouthpieces.

Reminiscent also of a Trane-Dexter sound  the SG I & KW I copper model has a full dynamic round sound and can be modified (customized)  to have a slightly larger chamber or an additional slight edge.

Players will find that the overall dynamics and "blend" of the natural copper material in a "live as well as recording session" will allow for "very accurate" intonation. The ability to articulate quickly and easily throughout the full range of the horn without making any embouchure adjustments is just one of the many attributes of this mouthpiece. 

 The "Pure Copper" SG I & KW I  has been played and endorsed by many great educators such as Jerry Coker, Gary Cambell and Miles Osland. 

Stanley Turrentine played and recorded with the SG I on several  CD albums (If I Could, T Time). Bob Sheppard while on tour with Steely Dan recorded with the SG I Copper (Tell Tale Signs). The great Pharoah Sanders purchased six assorted Super Gonz. 

"I love the ease of play and smooth flow into all the registers....This copper  model  eliminates those harsh overtones engineers try to remove off  of  sound tracks, thanks Gary".....Stanley Turrentine


"Remarkably far superior than any other mouthpiece I've ever played" " The New Copper mouthpiece is far superior than any other mouthpiece I've ever played"......Jerry Bergonzi

"I highly recommend the SUGAL mouthpieces to all sax players, students and professionals, who are looking for a great, versatile well made mouthpiece, second to none" ....Gary Cambell

SG I and KW I  Virgin Grain Copper 18Kt Heavy Gold Plated:   $957.50 

Avail: 5,5*6,6,*7,7*8,8*,9,9*10,10*,11,11*,12

Shawn "Thunder" Wallace Playing The KW



Super Gonz II  & KW II ™ 
(Virgin Grain Pure Brass)

           (2014)
106*B: Our 18 Karat Heavy Gold plated SG II brass mouthpiece is machined  in house  on our CNC (Computer Numerical Control) high tech cutting lathe from a solid piece of virgin grain one inch square pure copper bar stock.

The Super Gonz II models have a medium size chamber and  feature our precision machined parallel "Mini Tracks™ " which focuses the air flow, economically  into the chamber, allowing the metal to "breath" or expand for maximum resonation. This model features a machined "raised baffle" and "mini track baffle"  that focuses the air flow to "penetrate" or "cut" through. Ideal for Rock, Fusion, style of playing.


Both models offer the Contemporary  player a "Bright" full round sound.  Reminiscent of a "Michael Brecker" "Tom Scott" "Kirk Whalum" gospel sound this model has a full bodied penetrating cutting sound that is perfect for today's contemporary players. 

Designed by Gary Sugal "The Super Gonz II " will capture that "powerful" contemporary sound. This model has been played by thousands of musicians around the world seeking to "cut through" all "those electronics".

It has also been endorsed early on by many great players such as Bergonzi, Coker, Cambell,  Osland and is ideal for "rock and fusion style" playing. While the KW II has been played and recorded by Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Huge "Grove" and hundreds of other great recording artist.

SG II and KW II Virgin Grain Brass 18Kt Heavy Gold:  $887.50

Avail: 5,5*6,6,*7,7*8,8*,9,9*10,10*,11,11*,12

 



Super Gonz II ™
(Aged  Extra Fine Grenadilla Wood)

106* W: This Rare Grenadilla wood  mouthpiece  is machined  in house  on our CNC (Computer Numerical Control) high tech cutting lathe from a solid piece of  one inch square wood bar stock.

The Super Gonz II models have a medium size chamber and  feature our precision machined parallel "Mini Tracks™ " which focuses the air flow, economically  into the chamber, allowing the wood to "breath" or expand for maximum resonation.

This model features a machined "raised baffle" and "mini track baffle"  that focuses the air flow to "penetrate" or "cut" through.  Ideal for Rock, Fusion, style of playing.

The Wood has a "DRY SWEET" sound and offers the Contemporary  player a "Bright" full round sound.  Reminiscent of a "Michael Brecker" "Tom Scott" "Kurt Whalum" but more dryer sound. This model has a full bodied penetrating cutting sound that is perfect for today's contemporary players.  Reminiscent of a "Tom Scott" sound this model has a medium + chamber with a full dynamic round sound and can be customized to a players exact specifications.    

Designed by Gary Sugal  "The Super Gonz II " will capture that "powerful" bright contemporary sound. This model has been played by hundreds of musicians around the world seeking to "cut through" all " those electronics". It has also been  endorsed by many great players over the years such as Bergonzi, Coker, Cambell,  Osland and is ideal for "rock and fusion style" playing.

This model is especially perfect for players who wish to play in the upper register (altissimo) of the horn and is ideal for players who wish to "get away" from a metallic sound, yet still retain the "power" and "edge" of a metal mouthpiece.

Grenadilla Wood $887.50

Avail: 5,5*6,6,*7,7*8,8*,9,9*10,10*,11,11*,12



           Jerry Bergonzi



KW II ™ & Super Gonz II  
(Pure Copper)

    (2014)

106*C: This "Pure Copper" mouthpiece is "Heavy" Gold Plated with 18 Karat Gold over the body.  Both the SG II and KW II  copper mouthpiece are machined  in house on our CNC (Computer Numerical Control) high tech cutting lathe from a solid piece of virgin grain one inch square copper bar stock.


The Super Gonz II models have a medium + size chamber and  feature our precision machined parallel "Mini Tracks™ " which focuses the air flow, economically  into the chamber, allowing the metal to "breath" or expand for maximum resonation. Both models feature  a machined "raised baffle" and "mini track baffle"  that focuses the air flow to "penetrate" or "cut" through. Ideal for Rock, Fusion, style of playing.

 These features offer today's contemporary  player  the ultimate in sound projection. The copper material  virtually eliminates those "harsh overtones"  found in most cast metal  mouthpieces, such as brass, stainless steel, ceramics.  

Due to the nature of copper a balance is created with regard to the brightness of the mouthpiece and the  copper material which is dark.  This natural blend creates a sound that is rich focused and a very powerful center .  Players will find  articulation into  the altissimo register  is easy while the response  throughout the full range of the horn remains even.

THE KW II 

 (2014)

Designed by Gary Sugal  KW II is ideal for today's contemporary players.  This model is regarded as the "holly grail" of mouthpieces. It has been played by thousands of musicians around the world.

If your  seeking to "cut through"  electric guitars and other electronic instruments" then this  model will amaze you and your listeners.  

Both the Super Gonz and KW II   have  been  endorsed by hundreds of  great players and continues to be the number one choice of professionals both in the "traditional as well as the contemporary style of playing. Check out Huge Groove most recent recordings-Gerald Albright and many others.  

"I love the ease of play and smooth flow into all the registers....This copper  model  eliminates those harsh overtones engineers try to remove off  of  sound tracks, thanks Gary".....Stanley Turrentine

 

SG II and KW II Virgin Grain Copper 18Kt Heavy Gold:   $957.50 

Avail: 5,5*6,6,*7,7*8,8*,9,9*10,10*,11,11*,12