Jodyjazz HR* 7* - Soprano

The HR* Series: Jody Jazz's Traditional Handmade Approach

Created by Jody Espina, the Jody Jazz brand has established itself with a clear philosophy: to offer high-quality saxophone mouthpieces that meet the expectations of both professionals and advanced students. The HR* series embodies this vision with a deliberately classic ebonite design, combined with modern manufacturing methods and meticulous finishing. Handmade in Savannah (USA), the HR* aims for a sought-after balance between warmth, playing comfort, and projection when the music demands it.

Who Is the Soprano Saxophonist for?

The Jody Jazz HR* soprano is intended for intermediate to professional saxophonists seeking an all-around mouthpiece with a true sonic identity. It is particularly suited for jazz (mainstream, bebop, combos), but its round tone and control also make it an excellent choice for variety, orchestras, and contexts where expressiveness without harshness is desired. If you are looking for a mouthpiece that facilitates access to extremes (low/high) while maintaining a traditional timbre, the HR* ticks the right boxes.

Sound and Design

Thanks to its ebonite, the HR* favors a pleasant and warm timbre, with a natural playing feel under the air. Its round chamber contributes to a more enveloping and homogeneous color, ideal for achieving a singing soprano sound, less "pinched." Designed for free blowing, it helps stabilize emission and maintain good register continuity, while allowing solid projection when you push the volume. The 1.91 mm tip opening offers a good compromise between ease of control, flexibility, and expressiveness.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The mouthpiece is delivered without ligature or mouthpiece cap, so plan for a ligature and mouthpiece cap compatible with an ebonite soprano saxophone mouthpiece. For maintenance, a mouthpiece swab is also recommended to preserve response and hygiene on a daily basis.

Technical specifications

Category	soprano saxophone	Color	Black
Material	Hard rubber	Finishing	Textured

Opening	1.91 mm	Mouthpiece cap	not included
Chamber	round	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 a refund or exchange.
Ligature	not included