Are Jody Jazz mouthpieces good?
The Jody Jazz DV is a true powerhouse. Its free-blowing nature allowing it to be pushed to brighter sounds without the shrillness some metal tenor mouthpieces are known for. Hand-finished in 24 karat gold plated brass, the Jody Jazz DV is ideal for anyone looking for projection and power.
What mouthpiece did Coltrane use on soprano?
Coltrane used a metal Otto Link mouthpiece.
Where are Jody Jazz mouthpieces made?
Savannah, Georgia
Featuring exclusive patented designs, ground-breaking innovations and state of the art manufacturing techniques, each mouthpiece is individually hand-crafted in Savannah, Georgia in the USA to the strictest quality standards and with the highest possible attention to detail.
Do Jody Jazz mouthpieces come with a ligature?
There is a model to fit most JodyJazz mouthpiece models. PLEASE NOTE ALL LIGATURES COME WITH CAP. The Rico H-Ligature was conceived as a “retro” version of the famous Harrison ligature used by many of the worlds greatest saxophonists. Rico’s H-ligature offers the sought-after features of this popular design.
What is a jazz mouthpiece?
Jazz mouthpieces on the other hand, tend to have more open tip openings, higher baffle designs, and larger chambers. They’re designed to allow more of the upper overtones and harmonics to come through in your sound, giving you that extra edge and projection that we’re accustomed to hearing in jazz, rock, and pop music.
How do I choose a soprano saxophone mouthpiece?
For a brighter sound, the mouthpieces made of rubber are usually preferred while for the darker sound, you should go for the metal pieces. Some other elements that you should consider while selecting a Soprano Saxophone mouthpiece include tonal richness, sound projection, dynamic range and ease to play.
What is a saxophone power ring?
The New POWER RING features a concave inner design which reduces the touch points on the reed thereby maximizing reed vibration. There are no moving or added parts, thereby increasing the efficiency of vibration.
Do you need a jazz mouthpiece?
If you play different types of musical styles, you will need different types of mouthpieces. Different mouthpiece produce different sounds. A “Classical” mouthpiece will perform better for certain types of classical music. A “Jazz” mouthpiece will perform better for most jazz music.
Are SYOS mouthpieces worth it?
Despite my initial complaints about the SYOS sax mouthpieces… After giving them another shot, I have to say they are very good and at least some of the hype around them is warranted. It’s exciting to have so many different possible designs at your fingertips.