Detail 01
.105 tip opening
Wider gap than the 5*. More air moves through, so you get volume and pitch flexibility, but it takes more embouchure control.
Product detailSKU #1274319721881
JodyJazzHR* Hard Rubber Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 7* (.105 Tip)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard rubber tenor mouthpiece with a .105 tip and medium chamber. The middle size, for players who want volume and flexibility without extreme resistance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small-group jazz where you need to push volume by yourself
- Players stepping up from a stock or student mouthpiece
- Bending notes, subtone, and expressive pitch work
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners still building an embouchure
- Players who want a bright metal edge over a horn section
- Anyone needing tight intonation control on day one
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 core than metal, less top-end glare. Also more forgiving on the lip during long sets than a cold metal blank.
Detail 03
Medium chamber
Balances body and focus. Keeps the sound full at volume without going diffuse or losing the center of the pitch.
Detail 04
Otto Link style body
Standard tenor blank shape, so most Link-fit ligatures and caps should seat without hunting for a new one.
Detail 05
Tenor-specific
Cut for a tenor neck cork only. It will not work on alto, soprano, or baritone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Wider tips usually want softer reeds; expect to drop half a strength
- 02Give yourself a week before a gig to adjust to the resistance
- 03Confirm your ligature fits this blank before committing to it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the 7* and the 5*?
Tip opening only. The 7* is .105 versus .085 on the 5*. Wider means more volume and flexibility, more air required, and typically a softer reed.
02What reed strength works on a .105 tip?
Most players use a softer reed than they would on a close tip, often around 2.5 to 3. Try your current strength first and go down if it feels stiff.
03Is 7* a good first step-up size?
It is the common middle choice. If you have played only a stock mouthpiece, it will feel more open but stays manageable with practice.
04Will this fit my tenor?
It fits standard tenor saxophone necks. You may need to adjust the neck cork slightly, since hard rubber bores and worn corks vary.
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
