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.115 tip opening
The widest of the three. Big volume and expressive range, but it demands steady air and will expose an unsteady embouchure.
Product detailSKU #1274319721882
JodyJazzHR* Hard Rubber Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 8* (.115 Tip)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard rubber tenor mouthpiece with a wide .115 tip and medium chamber. For experienced players who want maximum volume and pitch flexibility.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Playing over a loud rhythm section without a microphone
- Altissimo, growls, and heavy pitch bending
- Experienced players with a developed embouchure and air support
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners or anyone still tiring after an hour of playing
- Classical and concert band work needing tight intonation
- Players who want a mouthpiece that plays itself
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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Hard rubber
Keeps a warm core even at high volume, so it pushes hard without the brittle top end a metal piece gives.
Detail 03
Medium chamber
Holds the sound together at wide tip openings. Prevents the tone from spreading when you push air through it.
Detail 04
Otto Link style body
Classic tenor blank dimensions, so most Link-fit ligatures and caps should seat correctly on it.
Detail 05
Tenor-specific
Made for tenor necks only. It will not fit alto, soprano, or baritone saxophone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan on softer reeds, often a full strength below what you use now
- 02Wide tips tire you faster; build up over weeks, not one session
- 03Check ligature fit and neck cork before your first rehearsal with it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 8* too open for me?
If you tire quickly, struggle with intonation, or play mostly concert band, yes. The .115 tip rewards strong air support and a settled embouchure.
02What reed strength for a .115 tip?
Softer than you would use on a close tip. Many players land near 2 to 2.5. Start soft and work up rather than fighting a stiff reed.
03How is this different from the 7*?
Tip opening only: .115 versus .105. The 8* gives more volume and bend at the cost of more air, more control, and faster fatigue.
04Can I get a warm sound on a tip this open?
Yes. The hard rubber and medium chamber keep a warm core. Open tips push volume, but they do not force a bright metal-style tone.
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
