FocusTone™ Handcrafted Solid Silver (Tenor)
$1,400.00
The FocusTone Handcrafted line represents the culmination of 30 years of experience as a mouthpiece craftsman and is available in Sterling Silver. The current generation features a slightly larger chamber than the classic med-large chamber mouthpieces of the past but maintains a specific baffle length and profile in order retain the focus, and ‘grab’ that Ted Klum has come to be known for.
Every aspect of these lovingly created mouthpieces is done by hand from one piece Lost Wax castings from Ted’s own proprietary CAD design. Considerable time is spent making sure the fit and finish of each FocusTone is perfect and up to the playing standards of Ted himself: no small thing for those who are familiar with Ted’s reputation.
Sold without a ligature and cap.
Note: fulfillment time for any of our mouthpieces is 4-6 weeks.
Additional information
| Weight | 16 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 × 3 × 3 in |
| Size | Custom Size, Size 6* (0.095 +/- .002), Size 7 (0.100 +/- .002), Size 7* (0.105 +/- .002), Size 8 (0.110 +/- .002), Size 8* (0.115 +/- .002) |
Akira Makiyama –
I have been playing FREDDIE GREGORY’s for over 20 years. He made about 20 pieces but never had a chance to order solid silver piece before he passed away. I have been looking for someone who could make a good handmade piece. Searching a good professional craftsman wasn’t easy. Here I have Ted’s solid silver piece that shook me and end my search immediately. It is professionally hand crafted, beautiful, resonates, and powerful.
My highest recommendation to those who are looking for a truly heart warming sound. Here is the one that will end the wondering journey.
Karl Weiß –
The # 7 ** is my second mouthpiece
from your company.
My first is a Focustone solid silver # 8.
It’s a little too open for me. The # 7 ** fits
Exactly, it’s a little darker than mine
old 8, but still a “super mouthpiece”!
Many Thanks.
Shon Saliga –
I have played a solid silver Klum 7* tenor mouthpiece for ~5 years. This was a gift from a close friend that Ted created for me and presented after my mircaaleous recovery from leukemia. I am fortune to have an amazing collection of the world’s finest mouthpieces (Otto Link, Meyer, Theo Wanne Gaia, Bobby Dukoff D7, Guardala Fat Boy, etc.) The Klum solid silver is my prized mouthpiece and is… simply the finest mouthpiece I have ever played. The large chamber and open baffle are perfect. Large full expressive sound… from sub tones to altissimo, sensual lush or a raspy growls… this is the sound sought to emulate from Sanborn, Hill, Elliott or the lush old school masters like Boots Randolph… perfect for jazz and rock. The production quality is simply remarkable elevating this mouthpiece to artwork. The Klum is much more than an outstanding mouthpiece, The craftsmanship is elegant with extreme attention to detail featuring smooth surfaces polished to perfection both in design and construction… inside and out… form equal to performance. An important factor that should not be ignored with regard to anything that you consume or expose to your immune system, metals can be highly toxic. Silver is an exception. Throughout history silver has been used for eating utensils given its antibacterial properties. A solid silver mouthpiece is a must for your health. When you hold this mouthpiece in your hand for the first time you will be surprised by the weight… solid silver has more mass. Blindfolded you will instantly know the Klum from a brass, aluminum or hard rubber mouthpiece. Highly tactile polished silver is rich and luxurious to the touch. Silver or gold plated brass doesn’t cut it. In your lifetime… you may be fortunate to run across a few exceptional products (i.e., Mark Levinson audio, Porsche 911 Turbo, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, Bentley Continental GTC, Apple computer M3 laptop, Sonos Play 5, Boulder Amplifiers, Wilson Watt Puppy, Cartier Tank, Sonus Faber Adia, Magico M9, Selmer Mark IV, Selmer SBA, Yamaha Custom, etc.) the Klum… is one of those rare… unforgettable objects of desire. Yes, it is expensive… but after 70 years you will end up with a draw full of useless, discarded mouthpieces costing much more than the Klum. Simply put don’t waste time… this work of art is within your grasp… it is a faction the price of a Bentley or Boulder amplifier. Frankly, Ted is the Van Gogh of mouthpieces… imagine the few who bought Van Gogh paintings for pennies before this master passed and the world realized this genius existed! In fact, a missing Van Gogh worth millions was recently sold in a garage sale for $50! Don’t miss your opportunity to buy a Klum for a fraction of what it will be worth 135 years. Get your hands on this masterpiece of saxophone history and enjoy unparalleled performance from this little piece of perfection!
John Weber –
I wanted to share how much I am loving the FocusTone Solid Silver.
I already had a FocusTone Precision model that had become my favorite mouthpiece. Based on that, I debated taking the next step to the Solid Silver. It was definitely worth it! The solid silver has all the attributes of the Precision model (reed friendly, capable of cutting thru a big band for an un-mic’d solo, also able to plays soft and lush, easy altissimo) but also something “extra” in that it is harmonically richer. A joy to play.