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.085 tip opening
Wide for soprano. More air, more volume, more pitch flexibility — and less built-in help holding a note steady.
Product detailSKU #1274319721913
JodyJazzDV Soprano Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 8* (.085 Tip)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Wide-open soprano saxophone mouthpiece for players who want maximum volume and flexibility, and who have the air support to handle it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud stages where soprano competes with amplified instruments
- Players who bend pitch and shape notes aggressively
- Doublers already comfortable on open tenor facings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone whose soprano intonation is still unsteady
- Classical or ensemble playing needing a controlled, blended tone
- Players who tire quickly or play long unbroken sets
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*
Near the open end of the DV soprano range. A meaningful jump in air demand over the 7*.
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Soprano-specific
Soprano shank only. It will not seat on an alto, tenor or bari neck.
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DV model
The DV line favors projection and edge. This size pushes that further than the smaller openings.
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$595
Pro-level spend on a piece that rewards a developed embouchure and consistent air.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan on noticeably softer reeds than a stock mouthpiece — often a full strength down
- 02Confirm your ligature fits this body before you rely on it for a gig
- 03Cork may need adjusting; check tuning across the full range, not just middle register
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Should I get the 8* or the 7*?
Take the 7* (.075) if you want control and endurance. Take the 8* if you need volume and flexibility and have the air for it.
02Is this too open for a soprano?
.085 is wide for the horn. Playable, but it asks for steady air and a settled embouchure to keep pitch in line.
03Does it come with a ligature?
Confirm what ships in the box before ordering. Soprano ligatures are sized to the mouthpiece body, so an old one may not clamp properly.
04Will it work for classical soprano playing?
Not the natural fit. This size and design lean toward projection and edge rather than the blended tone classical work asks for.
