The Showtime is what happens when you take the versatility of the Robusto and turn up the energy!

 

I often refer to it as the “Berg Slayer.” Again, a completely different design than those mouthpieces.  

 

The Showtime was designed for players who want warmth, body, and richness, but also need additional punch, projection, brilliance, and freedom in the blow. It is one of the most versatile “crossover” mouthpieces…… equally comfortable in a straight-ahead jazz setting, a contemporary jazz group, a pop horn section, a big band, or commercial work. 

 

If you love the Robusto but find yourself wanting more openness, more punch, more brightness, and a freer response, the Showtime was designed specifically for you. Sam Butera comes to mind, but also tons of straightahead players who need that extra punch. 

 

The sound remains full and warm at its core, but there is a noticeable increase in energy throughout the entire range of the horn. Notes jump off the mouthpiece effortlessly, and there is an added sense of excitement and immediacy that many players find addictive. Big bodied sound!!!!

 

Compared to the Robusto, the Showtime offers a more open blow, greater projection, additional top-end brilliance, and it cuts through an ensemble with ease.

 

Yet despite the increased power, it never loses its musicality.

The Showtime can produce beautiful warm jazz sounds one moment and then effortlessly shift into a more aggressive commercial or contemporary voice, the next. It has enough edge and sizzle to command attention while retaining the fullness and depth that serious tenor players demand.

 

This is a true do-everything tenor mouthpiece.

 

Whether you’re playing a jazz club, recording session, wedding band, touring show, big band, or commercial gig, the Showtime gives you the flexibility to handle it all.

 

Sound Characteristics:

—Powerful tenor sound

—More open and free-blowing than the Robusto, Celebration, and The Classic. 

—Added brilliance and top-end sizzle

—Excellent crossover capabilities

—Warm core with modern energy

—Fast response throughout the range

—Strong projection without becoming harsh

—Exceptional versatility across musical styles

Ideal for jazz, contemporary, commercial, and pop settings

 

Design:

—Medium-height baffle

—Straight sidewalls

—Higher floor than the Robusto

—More open blowing characteristics

—Increased projection and focus

—Enhanced upper-register energy