I just got the mouthpiece yesterday after about a week of searching for the right mouthpiece. WOW! What a difference! I’m a high school student in a jazz band and sax quartet and have been looking for this sound since I started playing, round, rich, big, and above all, easy to play even with worn out, several month old reeds. I tried it out in a music store against 3 others which are now irrelevant – I was sold from my first note! The HR* is not only a mouthpiece, it is a masterpiece!
Hi Jody,
I received the mouthpiece today; it’s excellent, very dark, lots of sound, great articulation. I’m keeping it. You are under charging for sure. You came highly recommended by Jerry Bergonzi. I see why. Next time I’m in New York, I’d like to make an appointment with you, if possible, to play some more. Thank you for an excellent product and service. Take Care,
Hi Jody,
I want you to know how this mouthpiece fits me. I didn’t know it before, you know I believe that you search for one sound but suddenly you try a setup and understand that it is YOUR sound and that’s what happened with this terrific mouthpiece. Thanks to do such a good job!
There’s not much to say. Jody Jazz HR* is probably the best mouthpiece ever.
Dear Jody,
On your recommendation I tried the HR* 6*, 7, and 7*. I kept the 7, and I love it!
My sound on my Otto Link 6* hard rubber is somewhat stuffy and very dark, to the point where my sound was jokingly described by my teacher as a “warm blanket.” Comforting, but not attention-grabbing.
With the HR* piece, the sound is much louder, more focused, and brighter (in a good way). The tonal center of each note is more “solid”, while the overall timbre is delightful and complex.
I really love it! Thanks for making a great mouthpiece. I will definitely recommend your products to others.
Sincerely,
Michael
After years looking for the right Tenor-Mouthpiece it seems that the search gets to an end: Even if I’m not a Hardrubber player, I tried the 7* HR JodyJazz and was convinced from the very beginning: I never had such a balanced mouthpiece with a really beautiful sound and this projection! Congratulations!!
Hey Jody,
I just wanted to update you on the HR I recently purchased. I recently tried Rico Jazz Selects size 2H on it and by far this is the best sound I have achieved, it’s the clearest sound, it projects amazingly but maintains particular control and true fat sound,this is the definition of versatile, and while matching my needs for what it does to make me unique. I know that I’ll be playing this piece for the rest of my career. Take care.
You have been responsive, professional, and extremely helpful. The HR* alto 8M arrived today, and it is stunning. It is the exact sound I am looking for, for straight-ahead jazz.
The mouthpiece sounds great! It is how you described: like a Meyer, but with a little more projection. Exactly what I was looking for. Once again, thanks a lot.
Thanks a bunch for the great product! I have been very impressed with the mouthpiece and my wife has also noticed a difference in my sound! I am very happy with the piece and look forward to many good years of playing on such a great product. Thanks again