JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Front View
JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Table View
JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Baffle View
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JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Packaging
JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Front View
JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Table View
JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Baffle View
JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Bore View
JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Packaging

JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece

5M
WarmRoundFullOpenProjecting

Genre: Jazz, Big Band, Bebop, Straight-Ahead, Concert Band

$343.00
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Tip Opening
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The HR* (pronounced HR star) produces a beautiful warm sound with free blowing ease. This Hard Rubber Saxophone Mouthpiece features a round, medium size chamber. The HR* is suited for Traditional Jazz, Big Band, Straight-Ahead and Bebop, but also has enough power for more modern styles.

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Processing Time
Domestic orders usually ship out within a business day. International orders take 2-3 days to process. All of our woodwinds get checked and adjusted by a technician before they ship out, so sometimes there may be a slight delay on those orders.

Where does it ship from?
Everything ships from our Miami, FL warehouse.

Mouthpieces may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Since a mouthpiece is a trial item, you're welcome to test it during that window, a few things apply on return:

  • A $5 sanitization fee applies to every mouthpiece return, deducted from your refund.
  • If the mouthpiece is returned with visible wear or scratches beyond normal handling, a 20% restocking fee applies.
  • Return shipping is the customer's responsibility (typically ~$10 for a mouthpiece), deducted from your refund, same as our standard return policy.
  • The mouthpiece must be returned in its original packaging with all included parts (cap, ligature, etc.).

The Sound

Warm, free-blowing, and built for jazz.

The HR* is built around a simple idea: get out of your way and let you play. Hard rubber construction and a round, medium chamber give it that warm, full sound jazz players have loved for decades. The minimal rollover baffle keeps things open and easy-blowing from bottom to top, with enough projection to hold its own when the music gets loud.

Brightness
3/10
Projection
6/10
Resistance
3/10

Who It's For

The HR* is for alto players who want a classic jazz sound that doesn't require a fight to get out. Intermediate to professional level, at home in small combo and big band settings alike. If you've been playing a few years and want a traditional hard rubber piece that handles bebop, ballads, and everything in between, this is that mouthpiece.

Works outside of jazz too. The warm, round tone sits well in a concert wind band or sax quartet where blending in matters more than cutting through.

Skill Level: Intermediate-Professional

Perfect For

  • Jazz
  • Ensemble Playing
  • Classical / Concert Band
  • Solo Performance

Not Ideal For

  • Marching Band
  • Rock / Funk

Specifications

Spec Name Value Meaning
Material Hard Rubber Genuine hard rubber (ebonite) construction gives this mouthpiece the warm, vintage tone and familiar feel that hard-rubber players expect, distinct from the brighter, more aggressive sound of a metal mouthpiece.
Chamber Round, Medium A round, medium-size chamber is the classic straight-ahead jazz shape. It rounds out the tone and gives good projection without pushing the sound toward overly bright or harsh.
Tip Opening - 5M 0.072" The most closed of the three facings Jean Paul stocks. Easier to control and a good step up for players moving from a stock or student mouthpiece.
Tip Opening - 6M 0.078" JodyJazz's most popular alto facing per their own facing chart. A balanced middle ground between control and power, suitable for most players in concert band, jazz combo, or big band settings.
Tip Opening - 7M 0.083" A more open facing for players who want extra power and volume and already have solid embouchure control and reed support.
Rails & Tip Even rails and tip, individually hand-finished Consistent rail geometry keeps intonation and response even across the whole range of the horn, a detail JodyJazz calls out as central to their quality control.
Baffle, Tip Rail & Table Finishing Hand-finished baffle, tip rail, and table Hand-finishing after CNC machining is what gives each mouthpiece its final playing feel and seal against the reed, rather than a mass-stamped part.
Comparable Mouthpieces Otto Link, Meyer If you've played, or are shopping against, a traditional hard-rubber Otto Link or Meyer, the HR* Alto is built to feel and sound like familiar territory.
Best Suited For Jazz, Big Band, Straight-Ahead, Bebop, Concert Band, Sax Quartet JodyJazz positions this as a traditional, blend-friendly piece, a strong choice for school jazz band and section work as well as combo playing.
Craftsmanship / Origin CNC machined and individually hand-finished and play-tested in Savannah, Georgia, USA Every piece is play-tested by a professional player before it ships, part of why JodyJazz can promise consistent quality control piece to piece.
Ligature Not included Bring your own hard-rubber-compatible ligature, or pair it with JodyJazz's own POWER RING or H-Ligature, which they make specifically for this mouthpiece.
JodyJazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece

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About Jody Jazz

JodyJazz mouthpieces are crafted in the United States with some of the tightest quality control in the business. Every piece is machined on state-of-the-art CNC equipment, then hand-finished and individually play-tested by professional saxophonists before it ships. Played by students and touring professionals alike, JodyJazz has built its name on consistency: you know what you're getting, and it's going to play.

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