Detail 01
.085 tip opening
The narrowest gap of the three. Easier to control, less air needed, and it favors harder reeds around 3 to 3.5.
Product detailSKU #1274319721880
JodyJazzHR* Hard Rubber Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 5* (.085 Tip)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard rubber tenor mouthpiece with a close .085 tip and medium chamber. For players who want a centered, traditional tone with low resistance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving off a stock mouthpiece without fighting a wide tip
- Concert band and section work needing an even, blending tone
- Doublers who want stamina on long tenor parts
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock and R&B sections wanting a bright, cutting edge
- Players already comfortable on .105 or wider tips
- Anyone chasing a metal-mouthpiece sound
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
Hard rubber
Warmer and rounder than metal, with less glare on top. It also feels less cold on the lip in an unheated room.
Detail 03
Medium chamber
Middle ground on tone. Enough body to sound full, enough focus to stay in tune in the upper register.
Detail 04
Otto Link style body
The blank follows the classic tenor shape, so most Link-fit ligatures and caps you already own should seat correctly.
Detail 05
Tenor-specific
Will not fit alto, soprano, or bari necks. The bore is cut for a tenor cork only.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your ligature fits this blank before your next gig, not after
- 02Close tips like harder reeds; your current strength may feel too soft
- 03Cork may need a light sand or a wrap to seat properly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does 5* mean?
It is JodyJazz's tip-opening size. The 5* measures .085 inches between reed tip and mouthpiece tip, the closest of the three sizes offered here.
02What reed strength should I use?
Closer tips generally take harder reeds. Most players land around 3 to 3.5 on a .085 tip, but start with what you use now and adjust from there.
03Will my Otto Link ligature fit?
The body follows Link tenor dimensions, so Link-style ligatures usually seat fine. Hard rubber blanks vary slightly, so test the fit before relying on it.
04Is this good for jazz?
Yes. Hard rubber with a medium chamber gives a warm, traditional jazz tone. The close tip trades some volume and edge for control and endurance.
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
