Bruce Henderson on the Giant Tenor 7*

"The JodyJazz Giant Tenor 7* was always my favorite, but I had to experiment with the DV CHI Tenor metal and the JET eventually, just to hear and feel the differences. I currently own all three. I also played a Vandoren mouthpiece for a time. But I always came back to the Giant. Recently, I had to stop playing/practicing due to a moderately severe and long lasting bout of Covid. Just today, I had enough energy to play for about 40 minutes, which was a wonderful feeling. The night before, I had seen Jody's video about embouchure endurance, hours per week playing, and other factors as a means for Jody to help players find the right piece. Remembering his saying that his own embouchure was relaxed across the range, and the importance of the facing curve, etc...I made a slight adjustment to my own embouchure. When I did this, I literally discovered my long sought after personal sound on the Giant. It gave me the "Texas tenor" sound, great intonation across the range, the flexibility in dynamics, and I had to get accustomed to using more air through the horn. I have never been as pleased as I am with the Giant sound with my expertly and recently overhauled Yanigasawa T991. It was a huge leap, and all attributed to the Giant and to Jody's comments, teaching, and advice. I use a 3 Fibracell reed, and I am convinced I have never sounded better on any piece. I also discovered a huge improvement with the DV CHI as well, although I would have to play the Chi a few weeks in order to become totally comfortable with it. I love the spread and larger size of the Giant. I have learned through the years that Jody gives the most accurate and thoughtful advice and descriptions to customers and potential customers. Sure, he wants to sell, and he is getting into other name brands, but it would seem that customers will be able to trust his products and his advice."