Detail 01
.116 tip opening
The widest gap here. More volume and pitch flexibility available, but pitch and soft passages take more control.
Product detailSKU #1275931217966
JodyJazzDV CHI Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 8* (.116 Tip)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A $675 tenor saxophone mouthpiece with a .116 tip, the widest of this DV CHI run. For players who want volume and pitch flexibility.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud stages where the tenor has to sit over drums and guitar
- Players who bend, scoop, and shape pitch heavily
- Anyone already comfortable on wide tips and heavy air
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Newer players; wide tips make intonation and soft playing harder
- Section work where blending and pitch stability come first
- Players with limited air support or endurance concerns
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.
Detail 02
Model 8* in the DV CHI line
JodyJazz's numbering: 8* is the largest of these three, above 7* (.108) and 7 (.101). Same piece, different tip.
Detail 03
Tenor saxophone fit
Sized for a tenor neck cork only. Will not fit alto, soprano, or baritone.
Detail 04
$675 price
Pro-tier pricing, far above a stock or student mouthpiece. Expect a clear step up in response.
Detail 05
Wide tip changes reed strength
Wide tips usually want a softer reed than narrow ones. Your current strength will likely feel stiff here.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan on buying softer reeds; your usual strength may be unplayable on this tip
- 02Check that your current ligature fits this mouthpiece's body
- 03Your neck cork may need sanding or building up for a snug fit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is .116 too open for me?
If you currently play under .105 and haven't worked up gradually, yes. Wide tips demand more air and more embouchure control for stable pitch.
02What reed strength pairs with a .116 tip?
Wider tips take softer reeds. If you're on a 3 now, try 2.5 and 2 first before assuming the piece is too resistant.
03How does this differ from the 7 and 7*?
Tip opening only. The 7 is .101, the 7* is .108, this is .116. Wider means more volume and flex, less stability.
04Will it fit my alto sax?
No. This is a tenor mouthpiece and won't seat correctly on an alto neck.
