Drake’s Pete Christlieb Masters Series Tenor Mouthpiece
The Drake Mouthpieces Pete Christlieb Masters Series Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece is Aaron Drake’s take on the “Bullet Chamber” design that renowned tenor player Pete Christleib has played for over 50 years. With its specially calibrated baffle contour, the Christlieb Masters Series Tenor delivers a lively and present sound throughout all registers of your horn. It also features a long silver-plated banding on the shank that assists in focusing the core vibrational frequencies and generates prodigious projection. “For a guy who has played on the same mouthpiece for 54 years, my new Aaron Drake re-creation is incredibly accurate,” says Christleib. The Drake Mouthpieces Pete Christlieb Masters Series Tenor Sax Mouthpiece is available in three tip opening sizes: 7(.105-inch, 8 (.110-inch), and 9 (.115-inch).
Made of proprietary vintage resin
The Drake Mouthpieces Pete Christlieb Masters Series Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece is handcrafted from Drake’s proprietary “vintage resin.” This resin incorporates ceramic into a composite material that retains the desirable characteristics of traditional hard rubber but with enhanced acoustical properties, hardness, and durability. The result is a mouthpiece that will serve you well for decades. Handmade to order by Aaron Drake, the Pete Christlieb Masters Series Tenor Sax Mouthpiece comes with a cap, Drake’s Quad Point ligature, a Rovner L-1M ligature, and a velvet pouch.
About Drake Mouthpieces
Aaron Drake is an accomplished saxophonist who holds a master’s degree in performance from the Eastman School of Music. He also makes some of the finest sax mouthpieces on the planet. Launched in 1990, Drake Mouthpieces has created distinctive designs that are played by an ever-growing roster of top performing and recording artists. Aaron has collaborated on Masters Series signature models with eminent saxophonists such as David Sanborn, Eddie Daniels, and Jerry Bergonzi; and he’s worked closely with the estate of the late, great Phil Woods. Having garnered worldwide acclaim for their quality, craftsmanship, and performance, Drake mouthpieces are handcrafted in the USA and found across the musical spectrum, from college jazz programs to world-class stages and beyond. Available in alto, tenor, soprano, and baritone models in a wide range of styles and unique materials, Drake mouthpieces offer an enticing array of sonic possibilities. Your perfect Drake mouthpiece awaits: find your signature sound at Sweetwater today!
Drake Mouthpieces Pete Christlieb Masters Series Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Features:
- “Bullet Chamber” design with specially calibrated baffle contour
- Long silver-plated banding on the shank
- Available in 3 tip opening sizes
- Handcrafted in the USA from proprietary vintage resin composite
- Includes cap, Drake Quad Point ligature, Rovner L-1M ligature, and velvet pouch
