• This all new model was designed to give more punch and projection.  The slim body design and thin rails help to promote optimum resonance.  Made for players who find themselves getting drowned out by electronic instruments.  You will find a new sense of confidence in you playing when on stage.

    -Includes Drake Ligature, cap and case
    Each mouthpiece is handmade to order by Aaron Drake.
    You will receive an email with delivery information when your mouthpiece ships.
    Shipping is free in the Continental US.
    USPS Express International shipping is $65.00 (added at check out)
  • This mouthpiece features a medium rollover baffle that transitions to a medium / large chamber and the classic tapered window design.  There is an immediate responsiveness to these mouthpieces that features a beautiful core resonance and ease of play through the entire range of the saxophone.  Each mouthpiece is hand faced and finished by master craftsman Aaron Drake. These mouthpieces are milled from brass and sterling silver plated. Each mouthpiece includes a Rovner 2M ligature, Drake Cap, Velvet Pouch, and carry case.

    Each mouthpiece is handmade to order by Aaron Drake.
    You will receive an email with delivery information when your mouthpiece ships.
    Shipping is free in the Continental US.
    USPS Express International shipping is $45.00 (added at check out)
  • After a 7 year hiatus from making metal mouthpieces we are happy to announce several new models starting with the “Studio Jazz” alto model. 

    This mouthpiece is an original design which features a rollover baffle and a medium chamber.  The baffle and floor contour are specifically calibrated to offer flexibility with outstanding control and projection.   The versatility of this design enables each player to create their own sound.  Wether you are playing lead alto, R&B, or funk, you will find this mouthpiece can deliver!

    Each mouthpiece is hand faced and hand finished by master craftsman Aaron Drake. These mouthpieces are milled from brass and sterling silver plated.

    Each mouthpiece includes both a Drake Quad Point Ring ligature and a Rovner ligature, a Drake cap, 3 addition mouthpiece patches as well as a velvet pouch and carry case.  

    You will receive an email with delivery information when your mouthpiece ships.
    Shipping is free in the Continental US.
    USPS Express International shipping is $65.00 (added at check out)
  • This manufacturing innovation by Drake Mouthpieces creates a new dimension in tone for the Saxophonist.  The Internal Exposed Brass Chamber offers a broader range of overtones than a completely brass mouthpiece or a traditional HR mouthpiece. There is a new richness in the tone that is created by combining the different densities of these materials - A new dimension in expressive potential to be explored.The Brass Chamber adds approximately 31% to the overall weight of the mouthpiece.  The addition of this chamber facilitates additional power, flexibility, and control, as wells as greater ease with the Altissimo register. The combination of innovative resonant materials has been the hallmark of Drake Mouthpieces since the introduction of our ceramic saxophone mouthpieces in 1990. - Includes Drake Double Rail vintage resin Ligature, cap and case
    Each mouthpiece is handmade to order by Aaron Drake.
    You will receive an email with delivery information when your mouthpiece ships.
    Shipping is free in the Continental US.
    USPS Express International shipping is $65.00 (added at check out)
  • Drake Resonance Chamber Mouthpieces

     

    In 1990, Aaron Drake released the world’s first professional quality ceramic saxophone mouthpiece. This represents the most remarkable mouthpiece innovation in over half a century. Drake’s Resonance Chambers represent an evolutionary leap forward in the development of woodwind mouthpieces and their tonal characteristics.

    We are now offering this model with a Brass Resonance Chamber. The addition of the Brass chamber offer the harmonic overtones of brass into the sound and enhances the ease of the Altissimo register. The projection qualities are also greatly increased by the addition of the brass chamber.

    Brass Resonance Chamber Mouthpieces encapsulate an exposed brass ring into the Vintage Resin mouthpiece. The result of combining these two materials is a broader spectrum of overtones than with brass or hard rubber mouthpieces. The Brass Resonance Chamber model outweighs the corresponding standard mouthpiece by approximately 30%. This added mass creates unbelievable amounts of resonance, harmonics and projection.

    The Brass Resonance Mouthpieces offer a robust, husky tone with plenty of harmonics in the sound. It is somewhat more “spread” than the Ceramic version. It has impeccable intonation and presents consistent tonal characteristics over the entire range of the horn. This unique configuration also allows easier access to the altissimo register.

    All Drake Resonance Chamber Mouthpieces are uniquely handmade. Each piece is play-tested and balanced up to altissimo double F and beyond.

    This high baffle mouthpiece is designed for players looking for the ability to cut through and be heard, while still maintaining a balance overtone series. This model features a high baffle, lightly undercut sidewalls, with a graduated chamber transition and large chamber, similar to the Guardala Brecker I. Great for R&B, Rock and Roll, and Contemporary Jazz Fusion.   - Includes Drake Double Rail vintage resin Ligature, cap and case
    Each mouthpiece is handmade to order by Aaron Drake.
    You will receive an email with delivery information when your mouthpiece ships.
    Shipping is free in the Continental US.
    USPS Express International shipping is $65.00 (added at check out)
  • Years in the making, this handmade original by Aaron Drake has become a best-selling design. The New York Jazz incorporates Drake's proprietary Vintage Resin - a material which blends the comfort and durability that hard rubber is traditionally known for, with the performance-enhancing qualities of other materials, including Ceramic.

    The NY Jazz Tenor is crafted to encapsulate the spirit of New York jazz and create a "go-to" piece that you will take on gigs or into the studio, time and time again. Known and loved for its flexibility and power, this mouthpiece has a sweet, core tone with projection on tap. It is at home in the straight-ahead jazz genre, but can deliver the pop and sizzle needed for Pop / Contemporary, R&B and Funk as well. Articulation and expression are aided by the instant, brilliant response of the New York Jazz.

    This is a very balanced design, featuring a medium / large chamber and rollover baffle. Each mouthpiece bears its own unique serial number and is tastefully engraved with the Drake and NY Jazz trademarks.

    Your purchase includes the revolutionary Drake Quad-Point Ligature for maximum reed response and resonance over the entire range of the instrument. Also includes a Drake plush drawstring mouthpiece pouch, replaceable bite pads and transparent carrying case.

    Each mouthpiece is handmade to order by Aaron Drake.
    You will receive an email with delivery information when your mouthpiece ships.
    Shipping is free in the Continental US.
    USPS Express International shipping is $65.00 (added at check out)
       
  •  

    NEW! The Drake David Sanborn VR Masters Series Mouthpiece for Alto Saxophone 

    Background

    David Sanborn came to prominence in the 1980's and has since been a major influence on the Pop, Contemporary, Jazz, R&B and Crossover genres. His distinctive tone on the alto saxophone is unmistakable. Sanborn's sound is the reason why he is one of the most successful and prolific saxophone players of recent times.  

    David commissioned Aaron to make him a custom mouthpiece that would measure up to his exacting standards and deliver winning performances; whether on stage or in the studio. The Aaron Drake David Sanborn Signature model has exceeded expectations.

    After the successful launch of the metal version, Drake and Sanborn continued to consult, seeking the next evolution of this mouthpiece, to provide unparalleled playing comfort and new possibilities in the sound. The result is the new Sanborn VR Masters Series model.   

    Design

    This mouthpiece features a unique three-tier baffle design, with a medium, venturi chamber. It is made from Drake's proprietary Vintage Resin material, which is not available anywhere else on the market. 

    This special mouthpiece is offered in three tip-openings: 6 (.080"), 7 (.085") and 8 (.090"). David Sanborn plays the 8 tip-opening. 

    Sound

    The mouthpiece features a very immediate response and precise attack, with just the right amount of resistance to develop rich tonal color and allow total freedom of expression. It is exceptionally free blowing and allows the player to employ a complete range of dynamics, from the bottom to the top of the instrument. It is a powerful, projective mouthpiece, with impeccable intonation and a lush core sound. The full, rich sound presented by the Drake Sanborn Signature mouthpiece far surpasses that of other high-baffle, "power mouthpieces". The Vintage Resin version provides unparalleled playing comfort, incredible projection, evenness of scale and a rich spectrum of tonal characteristics. 

    "This new Vintage Resin really feels like home to me. It is an extraordinary mouthpiece, with full spectrum tone. The intonation is incredibly precise.  It is like nothing I've played before.  It is incredibly free-blowing and full. A joy to play." 

    - David Sanborn 

    Details 

    Each mouthpiece is meticulously hand crafted by Aaron Drake. Your purchase includes our innovative Drake Quad Rail Ligature - which allows the reed to vibrate with freedom for ultimate flexibility in shaping your sound.  In addition, you will also receive a Rovner L - 1M — flexible ligature. 

    Shipped with a Drake branded mouthpiece cap, plush drawstring pouch and plastic carrying case.

    Shipping

    Shipping of this mouthpiece is complimentary within the Continental USA. 

    Express International shipping is available as an option at check-out. All purchasers will be notified over email when their particular mouthpiece ships, along with any tracking information, if applicable. 

  • An Aaron Drake Bergonzi Masters Series Mouthpiece

    Background 

    Jerry Bergonzi is a world-renowned jazz saxophonist, composer and educator. He first gained recognition while touring and recording as a guest on several Dave Brubeck ensemble tours, and later held the saxophone chair in the Dave Brubeck Quartet from 1979-1982. 

    The Presence Masters Series Mouthpiece was sparked by Bergonzi's love of classic short shank Soloist models, played by such greats as Joe Henderson. There is a certain presence in Henderson's sound that surrounds the player and the listener. Full, rich, deep and even haunting are words that could describe this presence. 

     

    Design

    Aaron Drake's Presence design is informed by the Soloist models of the classic era, while adding innovations that inspire modern saxophonists. 

    Based on the same essential mouthpiece played by Joe Henderson, the Presence incorporates a "U" shaped chamber with flat side walls. This acoustic design creates a specific feel to the air flow and projects a very substantial core tone. Drake's design modifications optimize the Presence for larger tip-openings - something that was a challenge for players of the traditional version. 

    The Bergonzi Presence mouthpiece is made from Drake's unique and proprietary Vintage Resin material. The exacting design and the specific material produce an unparalleled response, brilliant projection, spot-on intonation and ease of expression.  

     

    Sound

    The Presence presents a huge warm core with plenty of depth. It can be played mellow but still has plenty of pop and liveliness in the sound. The Presence helps facilitate the type of delivery Joe Henderson was famous for. 

    "What I look for in a mouthpiece is the ability to shape the sound that I hear in my head, along with ease of articulation. Drake mouthpieces do that for me." 

     -Jerry Bergonzi

     

    Details

    The Presence is available only for Tenor Sax, in the following tip-openings: 

    7* / .105", 7** / .108" , 8 / .110", 8* / .115", 9* / 125",  10* / .135"

    Each mouthpiece is handmade by master artisan Aaron Drake, and tastefully engraved with a unique serial number, the Bergonzi signature, and Drake Trademark. 

    Your purchase also includes a Drake Vintage Resin Double Rail ligature, Drake mouthpiece cap, plush drawstring pouch, and carry case.


     

    Shipping

    Shipping of this mouthpiece is complimentary within the Continental USA. 

    Express International shipping is available as an option at check-out. All purchasers will be notified over email when their particular mouthpiece ships, along with any tracking information, if applicable. 

  • This manufacturing innovation by Drake Mouthpieces creates a new dimension in tone for the Saxophonist.  The Internal Exposed Brass Chamber offers a broader range of overtones than a completely brass mouthpiece or a traditional HR mouthpiece. There is a new richness in the tone that is created by combining the different densities of these materials - A new dimension in expressive potential to be explored.The Brass Chamber adds approximately 31% to the overall weight of the mouthpiece.  The addition of this chamber facilitates additional power, flexibility, and control, as wells as greater ease with the Altissimo register. The combination of innovative resonant materials has been the hallmark of Drake Mouthpieces since the introduction of our ceramic saxophone mouthpieces in 1990. - Includes Drake Double Rail vintage resin Ligature, cap and case
    Each mouthpiece is handmade to order by Aaron Drake.
    You will receive an email with delivery information when your mouthpiece ships.
    Shipping is free in the Continental US.
    USPS Express International shipping is $65.00 (added at check out)
  • FG Tenor

    $355.00
    The New "FG" model features a long rollover baffle which gradually transitions to a medium chamber.  The tone is beautifully centered with a broad spectrum of harmonics available to the player.  Articulation is immediate and precise. The tip rail shaping, facing calibration and baffle contouring are handcrafted to ensure each mouthpiece plays with the highest degree of precision and consistency.  
    - Each mouthpiece includes a Drake Double Rail Ligature, Drake branded cap, velvet pouch, and carry case.
    Each mouthpiece is handmade to order by Aaron Drake.
    You will receive an email with delivery information when your mouthpiece ships.
    Shipping is free in the Continental US.
    USPS Express International shipping is $65.00 (added at check out)

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