Detail 01
.108 tip opening
A step up from stock tips. Needs a softer reed than you'd use on a close piece, usually a half to full strength down.
Product detailSKU #1274319721886
JodyJazzDV Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 7* (.108 Tip)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 24K gold-plated metal tenor mouthpiece with a high-baffle jazz design and a .108 tip. For players who need volume and edge over a section or a band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud stages where an acoustic setup gets buried
- Funk, R&B and rock horn lines that need bite
- Players already comfortable on medium-open tips
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical and concert-band playing needing a dark, blended tone
- Beginners still building embouchure strength
- Players wanting a subtle upgrade over a stock piece
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
24K gold plated brass
Metal body plays brighter and more focused than hard rubber. Plating resists corrosion from saliva and handling.
Detail 03
Model 7*
The star marks the half-step wider tip inside the 7 range. More air, more volume, slightly less resistance to push against.
Detail 04
Rovner Dark ligature included
A fabric ligature that takes some hardness off the metal body. You don't need to buy a ligature to start playing.
Detail 05
Tenor sax fit
Sized for tenor only. It will not fit alto, soprano or baritone necks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Metal mouthpieces need a metal-compatible cap; check the neck cork fit first
- 02Your current reed strength will likely feel too hard on this tip
- 03The .108 is one of several tips in the .101-.116 range
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is 7* different from the 7?
The 7* has a wider tip opening — .108 versus .101. Wider tips take more air and give more volume and flexibility, but ask more from your embouchure.
02Will this fit my tenor without work?
It fits standard tenor necks. Cork that has compressed over time may need building up, and thick cork may need sanding down for a snug seat.
03What reed strength should I use?
Most players drop a half to a full strength coming from a stock or close-tip mouthpiece. Start softer than you think and work up.
04Is this too bright for jazz?
It's a high-baffle design built to project and cut. Good for contemporary and amplified jazz, less suited to dark straight-ahead or classical tone.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Materials
- 24K Gold Plated Brass
2 detailsOther
- Tip Opening
- .101 - .116
- Ligature Cap
- Rovner Dark
