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.078 tip opening
On the closer side for alto. Easier articulation and steadier pitch, at the cost of some volume ceiling.
Product detailSKU #1274319721915
JodyJazzDV Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 6 (.078 Tip)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Moderate-opening alto saxophone mouthpiece for a player who wants a projecting jazz sound without giving up control or endurance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto players stepping up from a stock or student mouthpiece
- Section and combo work where the horn needs to carry
- Long sets where a wider tip would wear you out
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Soprano, tenor or baritone — this is an alto shank
- Classical alto repertoire wanting a dark, blended tone
- Players wanting the loosest, most bendable feel available
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Model 6
The smallest common step in the DV alto range. A safe landing spot coming off a stock mouthpiece.
Detail 03
Alto-specific
Sized for the alto neck. A soprano or tenor piece will not seat correctly on this horn.
Detail 04
DV model
The DV line is built to project. This size delivers that with more resistance to lean on.
Detail 05
$595
Professional pricing on a piece meant to last across horns and years, not a stepping stone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Closer tips generally take harder reeds — expect to move up, not down
- 02Check your ligature clamps this body properly before depending on it live
- 03Re-check cork fit and tuning; the piece will sit differently than your old one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 6 too closed for jazz?
No. A .078 alto tip still projects. It trades some top-end volume for cleaner articulation and less fatigue over a long night.
02What reeds work with this?
Closer facings usually pair with somewhat harder reeds than a wide-open piece. Buy a mixed box and test rather than guessing.
03Will this fit a soprano sax?
No. This is cut for alto. JodyJazz makes DV mouthpieces in soprano sizing separately — those are a different shank entirely.
04Do I need a new ligature?
Possibly. Ligatures are matched to mouthpiece dimensions, so one from a different piece may not seat evenly. Verify fit before your first gig.
