D'ADDARIO Select Jazz Tenor Saxophone MKS-D6M
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- "Vintage"-Inspired Design to achieve a Jazz-typical attack and articulation
- Modern Manufacturing designed to offer playing comfort and consistency from one piece to another
- Homogeneity and Intonation across the entire range of the tenor saxophone
- 2.54 mm Opening (0.100): a well-balanced combination of projection, control, and flexibility
Manufacturer Information
D'addario - Rico
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A "Select Jazz" Mouthpiece: The Spirit of the Classics, Today's Consistency
With the Select Jazz series, D'Addario offers a tenor saxophone mouthpiece that fits within the sought-after "vintage" sound aesthetic, while relying on current production methods. The goal is clear: to recapture an expressive Jazz signature, with a stable feel in the mouthpiece and reliable response for daily use.
For Which Saxophonists and Styles?
This mouthpiece is particularly aimed at advanced musicians and professionals who want a versatile mouthpiece for Jazz: swing, bebop, hard bop, big band, or modern jazz. It is also suitable for saxophonists who alternate between section playing and solos, thanks to an effective compromise between control, presence, and articulation.
Sound and Design
The D'Addario Select Jazz targets a centered timbre and controlled projection, with smooth emission and good coherence between lows, midrange, and highs. Its 2.54 mm opening promotes playing that is both responsive and comfortable, allowing for working on dynamics, phrasing, and crisp attacks, while maintaining richness in the sound.
Product Subject to a Specific Right of Withdrawal: For hygiene reasons, if this product has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use to qualify for withdrawal and be eligible for refund or exchange.
Technical specifications
| Category | tenor saxophone | Color | Black |
| Material | Hard rubber | ||
| Opening | 0.100 | Series | D'Addario Select Jazz |
| Compatibility | tenor saxophone | Orientation | Jazz, versatile |
Questions frequently asked
What is the tip opening of the D'Addario Select Jazz tenor mouthpiece MKS-D6M?
The stated opening is 0.100, which is 2.54 mm. This size promotes responsive sound production and precise control of dynamics and attacks.
Is this Select Jazz tenor mouthpiece suitable for bebop and big band?
Its Jazz orientation covers swing, bebop, hard bop, big band, and modern jazz. The desired tone remains focused, with controlled projection suited for both section playing and solos.
Is the mouthpiece made of ebonite?
The manufacturing material is indicated as ebonite, with a black finish.
What type of sound does this tenor saxophone mouthpiece produce?
The Select Jazz design aims for a vintage mouthpiece-inspired aesthetic. The sound production is described as smooth, with consistency across low, mid, and high registers. The tonal richness is maintained thanks to the 2.54 mm opening.
Can the mouthpiece be returned after trying it?
For hygiene reasons, an opened mouthpiece can only be returned if it shows no signs of use. This condition applies to both refunds and exchanges.



