tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197152665905718639.post2760906828070629066..comments2024-03-17T22:14:37.403-07:00Comments on Everything Saxophone: Jody Jazz Tenor HR* and Classic Mouthpieces ReviewedBen Brittonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15168800131826822235noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197152665905718639.post-66936508669880205582016-02-04T15:58:41.704-08:002016-02-04T15:58:41.704-08:00Hi Ben,
I ended up ordering a JJ HR*, and played ...Hi Ben,<br /><br />I ended up ordering a JJ HR*, and played it for a month or so, and just didn't love it. What's funny about this is I've just joined a sax quartet in Savannah, and our bari sax player works for Jody! They just got back from NAMM, in fact. I may just get Danielle to grab a few different models and try them out at the next rehearsal and see how I like them. <br /><br />From a purely esthetic POV, I like the looks of the Ruby Red Classic...it would look cool on my bare brass Martin tenor. I'll see if they have any of those "behind the counter" that aren't being advertised.<br /><br />I'll keep you posted.<br /><br />In the meantime, I went back to playing my old Yani, as well as a new V16 metal with a Francoise ligature. It's...just okay.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Anton on Hilton HeadAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268117990274206445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197152665905718639.post-57714848922960886002014-03-20T07:50:02.552-07:002014-03-20T07:50:02.552-07:00Anton, I know a lot of guys who sound great on the...Anton, I know a lot of guys who sound great on the Jody Jazz HR*. Hopefully it works for you.Ben Brittonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168800131826822235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197152665905718639.post-45730489788952579322014-01-15T08:55:35.883-08:002014-01-15T08:55:35.883-08:00Appreciate the review of the HR* mouthpiece. I'...Appreciate the review of the HR* mouthpiece. I'm looking at getting one to try, since my Morgan Excalibur 7E is getting dated, and is just not the sound I like. My metal piece is an 80s Yanigasawa, and it's terrific for rock gigs, but too much of a hammer for most of the Jazz charts I'm playing right now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268117990274206445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197152665905718639.post-1748199622616381262012-03-06T19:31:28.736-08:002012-03-06T19:31:28.736-08:00Interesting info jj. I actually don't remember...Interesting info jj. I actually don't remember what the tip openings were at this point. <br /><br />What exactly do you mean by "thinner" mouthpiece? The sound or the geometry or something else?Ben Brittonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168800131826822235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197152665905718639.post-55254422242077933102012-02-29T22:59:15.941-08:002012-02-29T22:59:15.941-08:00the reason that the classic sounded so shrill and ...the reason that the classic sounded so shrill and bright is because you need a wider tip opening for the thinner mouthpieces with a weaker reed. The HR* tip opening is good but a 6 is much to small. 7 or 8 for the classic would probably work better for you. I have the Jody Jazz DV and I love it, i have been researching both of these mouthpieces because i would like one of Mr. Espina's non-metals as well because his products are one of a kind.jjsaxhealin44https://www.blogger.com/profile/10884344707285405593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197152665905718639.post-65560974114320675382010-10-20T14:20:11.337-07:002010-10-20T14:20:11.337-07:00The tip openings were 6s for the Classics and a 7*...The tip openings were 6s for the Classics and a 7* for the HR*. I used 3 medium Rico Jazz Selects in all the situations.Ben Brittonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168800131826822235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197152665905718639.post-24563798945190972802010-10-20T12:20:49.570-07:002010-10-20T12:20:49.570-07:00Nice reviews Ben but how about some sound clips? ;...Nice reviews Ben but how about some sound clips? ;) Also, knowing what the tip openings of the pieces and reed strength you used were would be valuable information.<br /><br />Eagerly waiting for the next one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17859398818648822828noreply@blogger.com