4 Amazing Alto Sax Mouthpieces for a Beautiful Sound

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**Answers to Blind Test**
A - DV HR
B - DV metal
C - HR*
D - Burnin'
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Jay Metcalf play tests and compares 3 JodyJazz Alto mouthpieces and the BetterSax Burnin' Alto saxophone mouthpiece.
JodyJazz DV HR alto sax mouthpiece geni.us/7pFffK
JodyJazz metal DV alto sax mouthpiece geni.us/hg3Yg3Y
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The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - geni.us/BKIGTw
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**Answers to Blind Test**
A - DV HR
B - DV metal
C - HR*
D - Burnin'
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@McGillMusicSaxSchool Год назад

Great review here Jay! You sound brilliant on all of them. I’m having fun testing the DVHR too. It’s a fantastic mouthpiece.

@bettersax Год назад

Thanks Nigel

@diegolorenzozamora470 Год назад

finally get to see this fresh and just posted, yay 🎉

@lucad4191 Год назад

i was waiting for this , the HR has a great sound. Stll my favourite probably. thanks for the video

@mitrogaming7154 Год назад

This is a very helpful video since I was planning on buying a mouthpiece thanks Jay!

@jodyespina8277 Год назад

Wow Jay, you always do such a great job with your videos. Thank you very much for this one. You sound great and I was happy that I got the blind test right.

@bettersax Год назад

thanks, if you don't get the blind test right we're in trouble 😅 great job on the new DV HR.

@TheTimbo203 3 месяца назад

Thanks Jay! I Ordered the #5 Burnin mouthpiece for my new Better Sax Alto. The Burnin mouthpiece was good pared with a Java 2.5 reed, as expected. After playing it a week or so decided I wanted to compare it to the DV HR (why not?!). I liked the Burnin mouthpiece but wow, the DV HR was a big step up for me. I ordered the #6 tip and strapped on a Java 2.5. Better more powereful tone, less stuffy, better control and a much brighter sound. Absolutely love your Alto Sax and thanks for helping me find a great mouthpiece. FYI, I'm 51 and have been playing sax off and on since I was a kid in marching band. I haven't played much the last 10 years (kids, career, etc...) so this new sax and mouthpiece is a new start for me. Thanks!!

@mikesaxclar Год назад

WOW! Those are all great sounding mouthpieces, just WOW! Any would be great!

@math2art Год назад

Thank you, Jay, for another informative video I aced the blindfold test, which I don't state to brag, but rather to affirm that they do all have distinguishable features. The 1st two were the brightest and the 2nd had a harder edge, which is why I prefer rubber, like you. The HR* (3rd) was much more spread and mellow, and the Burnin' (4th) was again rather strong - a more solid core than the HR*, and you also seem to sound best on it - so I figured it was the one you designed and probably play the most. It is worth noting that these differences are subtle, reinforcing the point that the PLAYER makes a bigger difference in sound than the mouthpiece does. I wouldn't sound like you on any of these, and beginners should be aware that one of these might help them achieve a better version of themselves, but not necessarily make them sound like you sound on the same piece. The key is to find a mouthpiece that you are comfortable on - one that "works" when you play the way you like to play, not one you have to "nurse" by drastically changing the way you blow for high notes versus low notes, etc. Thanks again, Jay, for giving us a glimpse of all these products and for your laid back helpful attitude.

@chribm Год назад

I love the Jody Jazz mouthpieces. I have a HR* for my soprano and love it. I like the darker sound it gives me.

@toddcorbeil314 Год назад

I’ve been liking the sounds on the new DV HR. I was pretty sure C was the HR*, A and B were the DV’s and was leaning towards the Burning for D and I was right! Sweet! Can’t wait for your video on the Supreme!

@jamescps8799 Год назад

I guessed them all correctly ! the Sound are really different and the expensive one give more sound quality for sure. Burnin is the best value MP for sure.

@XB29SP Год назад

I picked the correct order in the blind test. I play a HR* 7 and like it, but your Burnin has a bit more punch and I like the boost of mid range tone in the sound...to me and my devices. The new DV HR is very cool and I would love to give it a play along with the Burnin, as I like rubber on alto. The price of the DV HR, after hearing the Burnin next to it would be a factor as well along with how both respond to me. Nice video 🎷👍

@hongqyoung Год назад

really impressed Burnin's performance

@beckyn9338 Год назад

I play the DV metal on my alto and have been pleased, despite being a hard rubber kind of player. I picked it out easily in the blind demo. However, this was a great comparison, and I have to say, I think I need to give the Burnin mp a try! I like the roll over baffle sound over the step in this demo. I will be ordering one soon to see how I like the sound/feel when I play. Fun video. Thanks, Jay!

@bettersax Год назад

Thanks Becky. I’m sure you’ll like it.

@wuergha Год назад

Mouthpieces price inflation gone wild 😮

@JoelElias2_1 Год назад

@@wheelman1232 for mouthpiece equipment yes it makes a difference but it’s all about oractice and technique

@manny3854 Год назад

Flawless as usual, Jay! Do you happen to know how these compare to the TW NY Bros. Mouthpiece?

@rjayzone Год назад

Blind test: I liked the D the best. It's shade warmer and spread but also projects well. 2nd place was the Jody metal MP.

@francoiscottaz9213 Год назад

Hi Jay, I won the blind test, they sound pretty diferents. In my case I do prefer Burnin and HR*'s sounds. Thanks for the video. Bye

@creepofreek4853 Год назад

I prefer the Strathon adjustatione mouthpiece. The switch at the top of the mouth piece allows you to get a softer pretty sound or you can bring it up for more edge.

@artur-vocal-saxo 5 месяцев назад

DV HR is the best. Great sound, warmth in the bottom, aggressiveness in the high register, freedom in playing, it's hard to describe it in words. Comparable to various mouthpieces, including HR*, for me it's a disaster. I recommend it 👌🎷❤️🔥

@eriovalerio Год назад

0:50 - DV HR 2:06 - DV metal 3:41 - JJ HR 4:59 - Burnin'

@garyhonor4220 Год назад

I’m gonna say the burnin’ wins for balance of sound, tone vs brightness. Could listen to you on that all day.

@mcgarveychapron2888 6 месяцев назад

I played saxophone since the 2009 when i was in 4th grade until my sophomore year ... i had never had a good mouth piece but a buffet sax and i alwats struggled with the very highest and lowest ranges ... i heard the burnin on a reel and immediately knew it was the best 😅😂 then i come to this video and heard the origin which is epic ... i hope to get one soon and get back into the music

@polarblade1159 8 месяцев назад

Just got a Yanagisawa size 7 ebonite for my alto, it's just perfect (at least to me). Way better than my previous Meyer M6M

@mediocreman2 10 месяцев назад

I got the blind test right! Holy smokes, never would have guessed that. That JJ DV HR sounds like a perfect balance between warmth and brightness. I own the JJ DV Metal and it can be a bit harder to control sometimes, but I'm very impressed with that JJ DV HR. Might have to consider that one, but that price is hard to swallow for a Hard Rubber. Have you done any comparisons with the Drake Sanborn mouthpieces?

@eyejoydesigns Год назад

I was right on with all four in the blind test Beginners Luck. :D

@SpargurYarnCrafts Год назад

All of these mouthpieces sound amazing! I'm coming from a classical playing background where my only experience with jazz was on Bari sax, so a jazz mouthpiece wasn't necessary. Do you have any tips for transitioning to a jazz mouthpiece from something like the Selmer C*?

@bettersax Год назад

Yes, start with a moderate tip opening like a 5, go to a 1/2 strength softer reed and relax your embouchure a bit.

@donmilland7606 Год назад

I wouldn’t mind trying out that Supreme gold plated alto!!!

@kosipadayachee9942 10 месяцев назад

Hi Sir.please can you assist with a mouthpiece for a alto yamaha yas 26. I want to play bebop lines and a prefer a dark sound with a hint a brightness and also to be able to project sound easily as well to move around the horn easily.

@rewindplays2570 Год назад

First and I love your stuff, you should do a video on good budget mouthpieces

@bettersax Год назад

I did a best alto mouthpieces under $150 video. It was a long time ago and I think they all cost a lot more now though.

@chuckwhite368 Год назад

I love the Burnin piece.

@bettersax Год назад

Me too!

@jerrycoffey Год назад

The hard rubber DV sounds warmer than the metal DV, to me. The HR* sounds warm like the DV hard rubber but less of a buzz to the soft notes. YouBetter SAX mouthpiece sounds a bit like the DV metal. All sound great to me!

@samuelpelico9476 Год назад

Good video

@Chris-jo3nb Месяц назад

Thanks - In another video you said the Burnin' was easier to generate overtones. I'm having trouble with the 3rd overtone practice, and I think with airflow consistency as well, and I'll be practicing this probably for a long while. Is the Burnin' a particularly good choice ?

@HonestSaxSound-unEdited- Год назад

All 4 sounds excellent! Burnin is really awesome!

@skippruitt2391 Год назад

That Burning piece sounds good. Does it have a baffle?

@garymarcantoni5677 Год назад

I was able to match them up in proper order (after putting my hearing aids in the Music (uncompressed) Mode.😊 BTW, after having seen one of your videos on mouthpieces few months ago I purchased a Jodi Jazz HR* Alto 5M & HR A1 Gold Power Ring and got a fuller, brighter sound and a more robust volume on my 1960 era Martin Indiana Alto Sax...What a difference compared to my prior Selmer S80 C* and prior ligature with a leather wrap. The Jodi Jazz HR* was a good next step up for me. It has a bigger throat & slightly more open tip, so I went up a half step in reed hardness.

@bettersax Год назад

great to hear. don't you mean down a half step in reed hardness?

@garymarcantoni5677 Год назад

@@bettersax You are correct…down a half step in reed hardness.😊

@hoangsoninh9346 9 месяцев назад

Hello sir and sorry for the inconvenience... can you answer this for me: currently I am using the conn chuberry alto saxophone and I don't know which mouthpiece to use, so I I hope you can give me a suitable mouthpiece and even better if there is a combo test video. Thank you very much and I look forward to your feedback.

@HonestSaxSound-unEdited- Год назад

A- Burnin B- Dv HR C- HR D- Dv metal 😊

@shipsahoy1793 Год назад

Great job.. Wow, I could tell. But the good news is if I ever need another alto mouthpiece, I actually prefer the HR, and the good news it’s the least expensive; so I’m gonna keep that in mind if I ever need another alto mpc ..maybe when I get some extra cash, I’ll just pick one up for grins before they get even more expensive. I might wanna compare it with the burning mouthpiece though, because it might be worth spending the extra few bucks. It’s not much more, and it makes sense to be sure, if I could compare the 2 myself. I like that the burning mouth piece had a little bit more to it. 👨🏻

@davidsunderland8063 9 месяцев назад

🤔 it seems that the cut away and smoothed out interior makes the better sound🤔 what about resin "reeds" ?

@pimpovic2 Год назад

Jay, did you use the same reed and ligature? For me, that has affected sound as much as a mouthpiece swap. On my traditional Meyer HR, lig and reed changes can lighten or darken my sound as well as changing reed response. So much of this is splitting hairs, until you're able to actually feel them in your own mouth. I'd argue that feel can be the more important aspect all other things being similar on paper.

@bettersax Год назад

I always use the same reed unless I say otherwise. Can’t use the same ligature on metal and hard rubber though.

@donmilland7606 Год назад

I have the Jody Jazz Jet mouthpiece. I’ve been eyeing their metal mouthpiece for a few years and watching the price steadily goes up. lol. That mouthpiece plays fantastically.

@DMKahn Год назад

Hey Jay what ribbon mic did you use to record this episode? Sounds super smooth. Cheers

@bettersax Год назад

that's the AEA N8

@DMKahn Год назад

@@bettersax many thanks 🙏

@DanielChiaOfficial Год назад

🔥🔥

@Dedicxted Год назад

Great video as always would it be possible to do the same but for a bari sax?

@bettersax Год назад

I've done a couple bari sax videos like this. do a search on my channel.

@j.urrutia Год назад

Got the blind test right. Really digging the sound of the hrdv. I love my dv for alto

@RobertCulpeper Год назад

I’ve loved my JJ DV7 for the past 17 years but looking for a new HR to replace my Jumbo Java. How does the new JJ DV compare to their Custom Dark series? Thanks for the quality content Jay!

@bettersax Год назад

The custom dark is a lot different than the DV. If you like your metal dv you’ll love the hr version. Can do the same things but with a bit more warmth and the feel Of hr. Custom dark has low baffle much less edge and power. Lots of warmth.

@user-ju7dx8mu6d Год назад

A DV Metal, B DV Rubber, C Burnin, D HR*. Can't believe how expensive they are. I play a HR* and liked it best, probably because I am used to it. P. S., I looked and I suck but in my defense, the Burnin and HR* star are very similar.

@TiburziusLackmeyer 10 месяцев назад

A+D are the best for me.

@davekana8388 Год назад

Hi Jay, can you also do the same comparison on tenor? I need more power, prefer HR, was thinking about the Jet but the DV seems to be the best compromise. Thanks, Dave.

@bettersax Год назад

I've already done videos on the other JodyJazz HR and metal mouthpieces. Do a search on my channel to find them.

@davekana8388 Год назад

@@bettersax will do, thanks!

@GermarDerron 9 месяцев назад

I got the last two - flipped the metal and hard rubber, but I can tell the difference more in the lower register and didn't hear much of that. But I mean you always sound like you mostly.

@chandankalita6672 11 месяцев назад

Sir...how can I get best mouthpiece

@jamiemeansjamesmusic Год назад

Jay, great video. My opinion is that the DV HR isn't worth the $450 USD. You were getting the same brightness and fullness and breadth of tone from your Burnin mouthpiece. I've never ever been comfortable on alto, but luckily I found an older Beechler Diamond S6S that I absolutely love to death. If anything happened to it though you can bet I'm ordering your Burnin mouthpiece.

@bettersax Год назад

Thanks

@petegalindez9961 7 месяцев назад

Interesting…I have a Custom Dark and Burnin’ and I think the two of them cover the spectrum…

@ALthesaxman Год назад

I'd Vote for a Burnin for Soprano - Nice !!! 🙂

@ALthesaxman Год назад

Let me know if you get Burnin' for Soprano

@timmoore7258 Год назад

Dv metal sounded best followed by DVHR then burn and lastly the hr star. I Have the hr star and the Dv metal I auto go for the DV metal It just sounds the best to me. Tenor I have a burn and its OK. I can play soft and dark with a soft lip, which is cool. But I want to try some theos and the DV ny. Possibly even the Dv Hr. but I think my mouth likes the metal with pads more right now on tenor.

@bejsmenful Год назад

Hi Jay! Have you ever tried any mouthpiece from Kanee? I’m looking to buy a new mouthpiece and I’m considering the Minq series. Thanks!

@SaxSith Год назад

What number is the hr* ?

@RonaldStewart Год назад

HR*, metal DV, burning, DV hr is the order I think after one listen. I'm interested to see if I'm close at all haha. Edit: after listening again I'm shocked. The DV hr sounded the darkest, and least like the metal DV to me. The burning and HR* were pretty much identical. I thought the hr* would be the darkest which is why I put it first in my guess. That metal mouthpiece is special. I was hoping the DV hr would be a closer match. Edit2: after a couple more listens, the Hr* is rather dull compared to the rest. The Burnin sounds most like the metal DV. The DV hr is interesting; nothing like the DV is my opinion. I just ordered one to try. I normally play a Morgan mouthpiece and I've been looking for a bit more pop/punch.

@SaxyPufferFish Год назад

I recently bought an HR* but wasn't able to claim a stable tone and kept getting squeaky sounds. I wanted to know if that is normal with a new mouthpiece and if I needed to adapt to it, or is it a problem with its quality.:/

@bettersax Год назад

Always takes some getting used to when you change to a new mouthpiece. Especially if it is your first mouthpiece upgrade. Stick with it until you learn the adjustments necessary. Might need to go to softer reeds. The JodyJazz mouthpieces are always excellent quality.

@SaxyPufferFish Год назад

@@bettersax Thanks a lot😆

@user-tp2ig6qn9l 10 месяцев назад

Hey Jay! What reeds are you using?

@bettersax 10 месяцев назад

BetterSax Jazz Cut 2.5

@user-tp2ig6qn9l 10 месяцев назад

@@bettersax oh wow! I knew You had your own mouth piece and sax's, but I didn't know you had designed your own reeds!

@annbarker3478 Год назад

Are the Burnin mouthpieces available to buy in the U.K.?😊

@bettersax Год назад

Yes, go to sax.co.uk

@annbarker3478 Год назад

@@bettersax Thank you, I thought the sound of that one was the best. ❤️

@barrykeetch8067 Год назад

To me the metal mouth piece gives a fuller sound. But the rubber one sounds just as good but needs you to put more work into it.

@cyberb1ade Год назад

I’d say that the new rubber one has a weird little clog up/spit like sound but still clean. Similar to the other rubber piece you used. The metal one has a purely clean sound but has a little vibration to it.

@antoniomusgrove Год назад

Hard rubber has a more ringing woody sound. Metal rings more.

Год назад

I’d love to see some Ted Klum mouthpieces review

@user-mm1vh7sj3k Год назад

Played in the same order as the demonstration.

@frankversteeg8107 Год назад

c: hr* , d: burnin , a:hrdv, b:dv

@jimberwolf7359 Год назад

I remember when the DV was a far more reasonably priced (still expensive) alternative to Theo's pieces. Then there was 26% price increase and it's more expensive than any of the Theo Wanne offerings. Yikes.

@jodyespina8277 Год назад

The problem was that I hadn't raised the price in 11 years. The DV is the most expensive mouthpiece to make by far. I had to raise the price to where it is. As you can tell just by going to the grocery store or out to eat, the pandemic signaled true inflation where all costs of goods soared including labor. I don't feel bad about the price because we still offer the HR* at a very good price when you take into consideration our hand work, quality and consistency.

@FunnyShorties1 9 месяцев назад

..... my sax is 295 euro..... all parts.... :( .... your stuff is expensiv :(( ..... love from italy

@kwootamuckbear9294 Год назад

I actually own all of these🙄🎼🎶🎵🎷

@oscah_whisky Год назад

A-Burnin', B-DV, C-HR*, D-DV HR... Now I'm scared to go to the description to see how bad my ears are, lmaooo.

@erxu Год назад

And no Meyer in the list?

@bettersax Год назад

Have some new Meyer's coming in for a similar review video.

@jamiemeansjamesmusic Год назад

@@bettersax Connoisseur? I've been waiting for a review on that!

@ChipTheMusicMan Год назад

@@bettersax Hey Jay - see if you can get your hands on a Morgan mouthpiece to play test 🙏

@PaulDion-fd7xt Год назад

@@bettersax I now play hard rubber Meyers on Alto 6M, Tenor 5M/9M and Bari 7M. The Bari must be an early one because it came with a metal cap. Loving them - so in tune and full tone when pushed.

@mmaleako_m Год назад

B is metal

@bassax7045 Год назад

1 dv HR ,2dv metal ,HR*, well this last one doesnt sound like the Burnin' ,must have made a mistake , ok guess not(after reading answer)🤭

@perplexed_fx3476 Год назад

first!!

@mishael9 Год назад

B is dv metal, D was your mouthpiece. The other 2 were rubber.

@billstotts2346 Год назад

From what I can tell, you get what you pay for. Budget matters.

@marksantos557 Год назад

Hey Jay, your voice is a bit bigger here.

@Megamember678 Год назад

comment!

@yehurek1883 Год назад

Guessed all 4 right💀💀💀

@omriperez7866 Год назад

Your voice sounds deeper why

@bettersax Год назад

Had a cold.

@saxifonus Год назад

A Better sax. B DV. C Hr* 4 DV HR

@ChipTheMusicMan Год назад

Is it just me...or does Jay's voice sound really LOW here??? Jay - you alright, man?

@bettersax Год назад

Haha had a cold when I made this.

@ChipTheMusicMan Год назад

@@bettersax I'm guessing by now you're all better...BetterJay, brought to you by BetterSax 😆

@robstevens9590 Год назад

I guessed A&B wrong, C&D right.

@normalizedaudio2481 Год назад

Fred Hemke said it doesn't make any difference. But, he had a good mouthpiece.

@lexigone 14 дней назад

Mouth piece for $450?? while a saxophone is for $899? What a highway price of mp!!

@petegalindez9961 8 месяцев назад

Ok…I’m lost…where are the answers to the blind test? Good idea to pin that to the top of the comments instead of scrolling around like an idiot for 5 minutes and just getting frustrated…otherwise, love your stuff!

@bettersax 8 месяцев назад

Check the video description.

@petegalindez9961 8 месяцев назад

@@bettersax OH! In the DESCRIPTION!! Why didn’t you say that in the video???? OH wait…you did…ahem…my sincere apologies Jay…from one Long Islander to another (I think you’re from Long Island?)….anyway, still loving my burnin’ mpc and my Jody Jazz Custom Dark…good contrast…