Detail 01
.135 tip opening
Near the top of the range. Huge volume ceiling and pitch flexibility, but it demands constant air and embouchure control.
Product detailSKU #1274319721885
JodyJazzHR* Hard Rubber Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 10* (.135 Tip)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard rubber tenor mouthpiece with a very wide .135 tip. For loud, expressive playing by experienced players with strong air support.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Playing over a loud band without a mic
- Players who lean on growls, bends and altissimo
- Anyone already comfortable on a .125 tip who wants more
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners and intermediate players still building breath support
- Section work where intonation and blend come first
- Long sets if your endurance is limited
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
Medium chamber
Adds back some focus at an opening this wide. Without it the sound would spread and lose center.
Detail 03
German hard rubber
Rounds off the aggression of a .135 tip. A metal piece this open would be considerably brighter and harder to control.
Detail 04
Otto Link style
Traditional jazz outline under the teeth, so the grip stays familiar even at an untraditional opening.
Detail 05
Tenor saxophone fit
Tenor only. Do not expect it to fit alto or bari necks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use soft reeds. Roughly 1.5 to 2.5 strength on a tip this wide.
- 02Ligature and cap are not included.
- 03Intonation is on you at this opening. Expect real practice time to settle it.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 10* tip playable for most people?
It is a specialist opening. If you have not played a .125 comfortably, start narrower. It takes sustained air just to hold a steady note.
02What reeds work with a .135 tip?
Soft ones. Most players land between 1.5 and 2.5. Anything at 3 or above will feel like blowing against a wall.
03Will this make me louder?
It raises your volume ceiling, yes. Whether you reach it depends on your air support. A wide tip with weak air just sounds thin.
04How does it compare to the 9*?
Same hard rubber body, medium chamber and Otto Link style. The tip goes from .125 to .135, so it takes more air and is less forgiving on pitch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Material
- German Hard Rubber
2 detailsOther
- Chamber
- Medium
- Style
- Otto Link
