Jodyjazz HR* 6* - TENOR

Jody Jazz HR*: jazz tradition according to Jody Espina

Founded by Jody Espina, the Jody Jazz brand has established itself among demanding saxophonists thanks to mouthpieces designed to combine musicality, playing comfort, and manufacturing consistency. Each mouthpiece is individually hand-crafted in Savannah (USA), with a focus on precision and quality control. Within this philosophy, the HR* series holds a special place: an ebonite mouthpiece with a decidedly "vintage" character, designed to offer a natural playing experience and a beautiful range of nuances.

For whom and in which styles?

The Jody Jazz HR* for tenor saxophone is aimed at professionals as well as advanced students seeking a traditional mouthpiece capable of covering a wide musical range. It is particularly comfortable in jazz (bebop, swing, big band), but also suits pop and contexts where a warm timbre and clean articulation are expected. Its design emphasizes ease of blowing, which helps focus on phrasing, intonation, and dynamics rather than mouthpiece resistance.

Sound and design

Made of ebonite, the HR* aims for a warm, round timbre rich in harmonics, with a natural playing feel. Its 2.41 mm tip opening offers an interesting balance between flexibility and control: enough to achieve good projection when needing to "cut" through the mix, while maintaining an elegant tone at low volume. The hand finishing contributes to a consistent response, with smooth emission and appreciable homogeneity across registers (low, middle, high), so that notes come out with the same ease and continuous sound.

Recommended compatible accessories

This mouthpiece is delivered without ligature or mouthpiece cap : therefore, plan an appropriate securing and protection solution suited to your tenor saxophone setup (mouthpiece, reed, and playing habits). For maintenance, regular cleaning and careful storage help preserve playing comfort and mouthpiece longevity.

Technical specifications

Category	tenor saxophone	Color	Black
Material	Hard rubber

Finishing	hand-finished	Accessories not included	ligature, mouthpiece cap
Opening	2.41 mm	Product subject to a specific right of withdrawal	for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it must be free from any signs of use to qualify for withdrawal and be eligible for a refund or exchange.