What Is the HR* Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece?
The HR* is a hard rubber saxophone mouthpiece aimed at professionals and students looking for a traditional versatile mouthpiece. High quality control standards, a beautiful warm sound and a nice free blowing feel make these new mouthpieces amazing players. We feel that this mouthpiece may be the best hard rubber Baritone saxophone mouthpiece on the market.
Warmth & Beauty
We use only genuine, authentic Hard Rubber so the HR* Series has the look, feel and sound of the vintage hard rubber sax mouthpieces that have always been the most highly sought after. The HR* Baritone Sax mouthpiece is manufactured from solid bar stock of hard rubber on a 5 axis CNC Mill. The mouthpieces are faced on a special facing machine and then meticulously hand finished and play tested.
Three Goals in Creating the HR* Series of Saxophone Mouthpieces
- To offer the most traditional style of hard rubber jazz saxophone mouthpiece, and demand and obtain the most rigorous quality control possible.
- To create a free blowing hard rubber mouthpiece that allows the lowest and highest notes to speak with equal ease.
- To make a hard rubber sax mouthpiece that can sound beautiful, but also give good strong projection when necessary.
JodyJazz HR* Baritone Sax Mouthpiece Price: $299
The mouthpiece comes with Deluxe Mouthpiece Pouch. Free domestic USPS Priority Mail shipping and handling included. (Click “Buy Now” button to see overseas shipping).
$299.00
JodyJazz HR* Baritone Sax Mouthpiece Available Tip Openings
- 5 = .090
- 6 = .100
- 7 = .110
- 8 = .120
- 9 = .130
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Does Not Include Ligature
This mouthpiece does not come with a ligature and cap. Your current ligature (if you have a hard rubber mouthpiece) should fit this, but for upgrades on the ligature you can look here at our POWER RING Ligatures which we made specifically for this mouthpiece. You can also take a look here at our H-Ligatures option as well.
JodyJazz HR* Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece as demonstrated by Jody Espina
Dan White of the Huntertones playing the HR* Soprano 6*, HR* Tenor 8 & HR* Baritone 7
JODYJAZZ ARTIST TESTIMONIALS
Jens Neufang
I play the JodyJazz HR* 8 baritone mouthpiece. From the very first moment I played this mouthpiece I was deeply impressed with the flexible sound. The range really reaches from very powerful to very smooth in all registers. It’s easy to play in all styles and I use it for both big band and small groups. It is a reliable partner to express my music.
Amedicio Junior
It could give me a sweet sound and at the same time a clear and alive sound also. It’s a very easy mouthpiece to play, comfortable, very precise tuning and a beautiful sound. A long time ago I have been looking for a mouthpiece with that comfort. I am very happy with the result.
Charles Pillow
“I’ve been playing the HR* Tenor 6* mouthpiece for 10 years now, and have been in a lot of different musical situations and it always feels right. It’s got the right balance of warmth and brilliance, light and dark. Easy response and very reed friendly. Thank you, Jody” “On alto, I play the DVNY 6. I’m looking for less edge and more warmth and this mouthpiece has that. The low notes are responsive, full bodied and the overall tone of the mouthpiece is smooth and beautiful. Another great mouthpiece!”
What Does The HR* Do?
- Beautiful Warm Tone
- Free Blowing
- Reed Friendly
- Blends Well
- Power and Projection
- Traditional to Modern Sound
How Does The HR* Do It?
- Genuine Hard Rubber Formula
- Round Medium Chamber
- Even Rails & Tip
- Individually Play Tested by Professional Sax Player
- Unparalleled Quality Control
- Hand Finished Baffle, Tip Rail and Table
“Versatility”
The HR* Baritone sax mouthpiece is a round chamber mouthpiece which provides a round sound in contrast to a more focused sound which a square chamber provides. This allows the HR* to sound very pretty and the medium chamber allows the piece to have very good projection when pushed.
Players who now or in the past have played Otto Link, Meyer, Berg Larsen, Vandoren, Yanigisawa, or any of the straight ahead hard rubber Jazz mouthpieces out there will be sure to love the JodyJazz HR*. The differences come from our particular facing curve, the exact size and shape of the chamber and our commitment to quality control.
I have found that many players who have been playing a hard rubber Baritone sax mouthpiece for many years are in need of a replacement (due to wear and tear) and do not know where to turn. We have had many, many converts who came from playing the most popular hard rubber Jazz pieces. These players are almost always surprised at the quality and consistency of JodyJazz hard rubber Baritone mouthpieces.
Special Notes on The HR* Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece
Expect the JodyJazz HR* Baritone sax mouthpiece to play just slightly brighter than traditional Otto Links and Meyers. This is due to the slightly smaller chamber. Many different sounds are possible on the JodyJazz HR* hard rubber Baritone mouthpieces.
For example: For Classical playing try #5 model with a relatively hard reed.
For a sound similar to Gerry Mulligan use a HR* 6 or 7 with a medium strength reed. Play softly and you will hear that beautiful sound with a hint of air in it.
For a sound more like Ronnie Cuber try a 7, 8 or 9 with a brighter reed, like a good synthetic or a Rico Plasticover, to get that nice intensity to the sound. (These are just the broadest suggestions. The real answer about sound is for you to experiment and find out what works for you.)
Customer Reviews
Outstanding mouthpiece!
"Hello Jody. I want to say thanks and congratulations for creating such incredible mouthpiece! I picked up an HR* Baritone 6 for my Jupiter baritone sax and the sound and intonation is outstanding. On other mouthpieces, I sometimes struggle to play the low notes in tune when playing softer. But on the HR* Baritone mouthpiece it was effortless across the range. It really is a versatile, all-around mouthpiece - I can easily transition from a warm-sounding ballad to rocking out. Next I'll have to try one out for my tenor!"
-Ted Hitchens
Exceptional mouthpiece, great value
"Having played saxophones for over 40 years, I've played my fair share of mouthpieces, including lots of very expensive ones. I have to say that the HR* baritone piece is one of the best. It is free blowing, has a great consistency from the bottom to the top and great projection. It does everything I want it to do, and all at at great price. I've enjoyed it so much that I subsequently purchased a HR* Custom Dark Soprano which I am equally impressed with. Thank you all at Jody Jazz for your research, skill, expertise and enthusiasm."
-Paul
Everyone's reed setup experience is different
"At first I thought I absolutely hated this mouthpiece, but the main reason was due to having to thick of reeds. Vandoren 3.5 reeds aren't the best choice for a tip opening of 6 after playing on a 4. Just remembered to try out different sizes of reeds no matter how many. Just try the pack of 3 Juno reeds size 2.5 to whatever size you need. Everyone's setup experience is different, just take some time mess around with different setups."
-Tycho Stephenson
“What a Masterpiece”,
"Hi from the UK,
I have just purchased your HR* 7 Bari mouthpiece and had to contact you to say “What a Masterpiece”, a pure joy to play on. I have played Baritone Sax since around 1963, mainly using hard rubber Berg Larsens on 1930’s Conn X-Bar horns. Ten years back I sold my instruments but recently purchased a 1933 Conn Bari.
Saw your clip on YouTube and bought one via Gear4music, UK. Many thanks for this inspired easy blowing Baritone Mouthpiece, and your highly skilled dedicated craftspeople. I intend to let my Sax playing friends know about this.
Very best wishes for future success and prosperity, Alan Sandilands."
-Alan Sandilands
Fantastic sound, warm tone, great projection,
From the moment I first played it on my Conn 12M, I knew this was the piece for me. Fantastic sound, warm tone, great projection, and control from the bottom to the altissimo in all dynamics. Thank you Jody for helping me get my sound back!!!
-Bill Carty