Detail 01
.120 tip opening
Wide for baritone. More volume and more flexibility available, at the cost of higher air demand and less forgiving intonation.
Product detailSKU #1274319721936
JodyJazzDV Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 8 (.120 Tip)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
JodyJazz DV baritone mouthpiece, .120 tip. For established bari players who want a wide-open setup and have the air to drive it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead bari in a big band that has to be heard
- Rock and funk horn sections working at volume
- Players with strong air support who find close tips restrictive
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Developing players — a .120 will tire an unset embouchure fast
- Anyone needing quiet, controlled playing in small rooms
- Players unwilling to re-test reed strengths
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 8
Tip size designation, not a quality grade. The 8 isn't better than the 7* — it's a more open facing for a different player.
Detail 03
DV line
This is the standard DV rather than the NY version. Same tip size as the DV NY 8 but a separate model.
Detail 04
Baritone-specific
Bari pieces are large and heavy. Reeds, ligature and cap must all be baritone-sized — nothing carries over from smaller horns.
Detail 05
$750
Professional pricing. Worth trying before committing, since tip preference is personal and hard to predict from numbers.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Wide tips usually want softer reeds — plan on buying a new strength
- 02Verify your ligature seats properly on this piece
- 03Neck cork may need adjusting for a tight, leak-free fit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is .120 a big opening for baritone?
Yes, it's on the open side. It rewards strong air support with volume and flexibility, but it's harder to control at soft dynamics than a closer tip.
02How does this compare to the 7*?
The 7* has a .115 tip — five thousandths tighter, noticeably easier on endurance and pitch. This 8 trades that for a higher volume ceiling.
03What reed should I pair with it?
Go softer than you would on a close-tipped piece. Most players land half to a full strength down. Test a mixed pack before buying a box.
04What's the difference from the DV NY 8?
Same .120 tip, different model line in JodyJazz's range. Play both if you have the chance — the choice is about response, not tip size.
