What Is the SUPER JET Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece?
The SUPER JET is a Palladium-plated Brass Mouthpiece developed specifically with the Smooth Jazz, Rock and Funk player in mind. It’s a very contemporary sounding mouthpiece with many characteristics we have not offered in our range up until this time. It’s going to give you more power, more edge and more altissimo. But as with all of our mouthpieces, it is beautifully free-blowing with enough bottom in the sound to make it more versatile than many mouthpieces in this category of small chamber pieces. The SUPER JET also features a shorter facing curve for insane altissimo.
Power Edge & Altissimo
Power and projection are derived from the small step baffle design. Brightness, edge and cut are enhanced by the Palladium-plated virgin bell brass which gives the SUPER JET a crisp clean brightness that can get very funky and dirty and due to the beak design the piece really vibrates. Like all JodyJazz mouthpieces the SUPER JET features a hand-crafted baffle, thin tip rail and side rails for that instantaneous response that JodyJazz is famous for.
Four Goals in Creating the SUPER JET Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
- POWER – To create our most powerful mouthpiece yet while retaining the free-blowing full sound that is the trademark of JodyJazz mouthpieces.
- EDGE – To have the ability to cut through loud instruments such as drums, electric guitars etc.
- ALTISSIMO – To create a mouthpiece that easily produces the highest altissimo notes. The Altissimo is actually helped by a shorter facing curve.
- GREAT QUALITY – We use cutting edge technology and expert handcraftsmanship. Each mouthpiece is individually play tested by Jody Espina or one of our professional saxophonists on staff to insure a perfect seal with the reed and proper response throughout the range of the saxophone. We demand and achieve the most rigorous quality control possible.
JodyJazz SUPER JET Alto Sax Mouthpiece Price: $395
The mouthpiece comes with a Silver finish H-Ligature, Cap and Deluxe Mouthpiece Pouch. Free domestic USPS Priority Mail shipping and handling included. (Click “Buy Now” button to see overseas shipping).
$395.00
JodyJazz SUPER JET Alto Sax Mouthpiece Available Tip Openings
- 5 = .074
- 6 = .080
- 7 = .086
- 8 = .091
- 9 = .102
- 10 = .109
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For the ultimate upgrade add the POWER RING® Ligature
The new POWER RING Ligature will give you greater freedom, increased harmonics, a fuller sax sound and more power!.
For the SUPER JET Alto order MA1S (Silver) or MA1 (Gold).
The SUPER JET Difference
- 5 Axis CNC Machining – Allows for extremely precise manufacturing and repeatability.
- Unique Design – The unique inner shape of the JodyJazz SUPER JET Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece gives it a unique sound and feel.
- Shorter Facing Curve – Allows for great altissimo.
JodyJazz SUPER JET Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece as demonstrated by Jody Espina
Demo: JodyJazz SUPER JET alto sax mouthpiece by Instrument Attic
JODYJAZZ ARTIST TESTIMONIALS
Mark Hartsuch
“I have been using JodyJazz mouthpieces for the past 3 years. Since then, I have been complimented more than ever about how centered my sound is, especially by engineers in the recording studio. Imagine a world where most every reed is playable. With JodyJazz, that has been my experience. JodyJazz is the new standard of mouthpiece making and I have yet to play on anything that I would even consider in the ballpark of these pieces. Thank you Jody for your contributions to saxophone and making these pieces that have enabled me to find my sound. “
Miyuki Fujino
“My JodyJazz mouthpiece has made my sound more gorgeous than before. It makes it easy to control and put out harmonic overtone. I love “funky music” , so I wanted to play a sound that stands out. The mouthpiece made my wish come true.”
Daniel Morera
“From the first moment I tried the JodyJazz mouthpieces I knew that my search for the perfect mouthpiece was over. Versatility, power, easy response and tuning are just some of the features that make me feel unconditionally love these mouthpieces. Never before have I felt so much freedom to express myself when I play like now that I have the JodyJazz mouthpieces.” In Spanish “Desde el primer momento que probé las boquillas JodyJazz supe que mi búsqueda por la boquilla perfecta había terminado. Versatilidad , potencia,fácil respuesta y afinación son sólo algunas de las características que hacen que ame incondicionalmente estas boquillas. Nunca antes sentí tanta libertad para expresarme al tocar como ahora que cuento con las boquillas JodyJazz.”
MAGAZINE REVIEWS
SUPER JET Alto – AUGUST 2017
SUPER JET Alto – MAY 2017
Special Notes on the SUPER JET Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
Due to the shorter facing curve on the SUPER JET a softer reed than you might normally use could be appropriate. This is because the reed actually has less length in which to vibrate. This doesn’t hinder playing at all, in fact it makes the SUPER JET one of the greatest altissimo pieces of all time. Altissimo still works great with a little softer reed. These are my observations and how I like to play the SUPER JET. For example on a JodyJazz DV Alto 7, I play a D’Addario Select Jazz 3M, and on the SUPER JET, I prefer a 3S or 2H. The SUPER JET is very free-blowing but I think the SUPER JET’s shorter facing curve makes a difference with the reed. The main message is that anytime you are trying a new mouthpiece two things are very important: finding the right reed for the mouthpiece and making sure that while you try the mouthpiece you are in tune. Don’t assume that it will go on the neck in the same place as your previous mouthpiece. I love the SUPER JET and I hope you will too.
Jody Espina – President, JodyJazz
Hand Finished and Play Tested
Every JodyJazz mouthpiece is hand finished to insure the absolute best quality. In addition, each mouthpiece is individually play tested by Jody Espina or one of our professional saxophonists on staff to insure a perfect seal with the reed and proper response throughout the range of the saxophone.
What Does The SUPER JET Do?
- Powerful Cutting Sound
- Free Blowing
- Easy extreme Altissimo
- Low notes come out easily
- Versatility – sounds pretty when played softly
How Does The SUPER JET Do It?
- Small Chamber with step baffle
- Precision – CNC Machined
- Proprietary Shorter Facing Curve
- Hand Finished Baffle and Tip Rail
- Play tested by Jody Espina or Staff
Why is there a warning label on Metal Mouthpieces?
Almost all metal mouthpieces in the past and at the present time are made out of brass which can contain up to 3% lead. The lead in the brass is one of the components that give this particular brass it ’s hardness or rather it’s softness which makes it have a particularly pleasing sound to musicians. Proposition 65 from the state of California requires manufactures to label any products that have compounds in them that have been found to cause Cancer or Reproductive Harm. Lead is one of these Compounds. JodyJazz mouthpieces are electroplated with a layer of copper, then a layer of Nickel, Silver or Rhodium, and then a layer of Gold or Silver. This electroplating ensures that the raw brass is never in contact with the player.
Do you and your employees use brass mouthpieces?
This is Jody Espina and yes myself and my employees have been using JodyJazz Gold or Silver Plated brass mouthpieces for many years. My first JodyJazz brass mouthpiece was made in 2001 and I have continuously been playing JodyJazz brass mouthpieces since. I played my first metal mouthpiece in 1979 on tenor sax and have always used a brass mouthpiece on tenor sax ever since then.
Did the Jazz greats use these kind of brass mouthpieces?
Yes. Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Tom Scott Andy Snitzer are just a few of the 1000’s and 1000’s of players who have played brass mouthpieces.
Why did you change from Silver-plating to Palladium-plating on the SUPER JET and DV CHI models?
Palladium is one of the earth’s most durable elements. It is a member of a group of precious hard metals that also includes Platinum but is actually rarer than Platinum and considerably more expensive. Palladium is intrinsically harder than standard Sterling Silver, is highly resistant to corrosion, and will not tarnish in air. Because of these properties, Palladium is increasingly used as an alternative to Silver-plating and today is widely found in everything from high-end automobiles to expensive jewelry, and now saxophone mouthpieces.
Customer Reviews
A very powerful, bright, and edgy mouthpiece that allows me to be expressive when I need to be.
"I was interested in purchasing my first metal mouthpiece, and I ended up buying the JodyJazz SUPER JET Alto 8 for my Yamaha alto saxophone. I immediately fell in love with the sound and tone that I was able to produce. It is a very powerful, bright, and edgy mouthpiece that allows me to be expressive when I need to be. I would recommend this mouthpiece to anyone looking for power and brightness in their sound."
-Paul
It is a winner
"I have tried the JJ "Super Jet" Alto #10, #9 and #8. I wanted to check out the differences between the tip openings. I had been playing a 90 in another high baffle m/p for years and really enjoyed it. Then I tried the Super Jet #7 and it is a winner (for me) with a #1.5 or #2 plasti reed. I tune a tad higher with a relaxed embouchure and it is absolutely a fun m/p in all respects. I play party music and this m/p with get dirty and funky yet sweet when needed. And volume? Wow! Need to back off the mic at times. Thanks Jody and staff for designing it!"
-JOHN LAUGHTER
Such an AMAZING mouthpiece!
"This mouthpiece is exactly what I have been looking for! It is bright, punchy, projects extremely well, and offers all of the edge and power that I could possibly ever want, but also has this sweet bottom and a beautiful core to the sound.
I come from more traditional hard rubber Meyer type mouthpieces, and was a little aprehensive about metal, but this mouthpiece has quickly changed my perspective. It plays so amazing and is everything I can ever want from a mouthpiece."
-Griffin Honeycutt
I am completely blown away!
"I am completely blown away! I used to play on a Theo Wanne fire, but I found that it felt awkward to play and it felt a lot thinner than other metal alto pieces that I've played/owned. I decided to check out the SUPER JET Alto 6 by JodyJazz, and all the problems I had with my other mouthpiece…disappeared. I love this mouthpiece and I'm glad I gave JodyJazz a shot, because this mouthpiece is not only a beast when playing, but a piece of art because it looks phenomenal on my horn!"
-Chandler Mullins
Killer mouthpeice
"By far the brightest mouthpiece I have ever played.
I can't wait to get in front of 4 trumpets and 4 bones and be heard.
Altissimo just got easier! Intonation just got easier."
-Ronald Jenkins