Thanks, It was a tremendous amount of fun playing there. It's amazing how much more of the sound you can hear when it sustains that long. Now I know why guitar players like their effects so much
Jumbo was the name of the fantastically popular African elephant at London Zoo from 1865-1882, when he was controversially sold to PT Barnum despite public protest. By then his name had already become a common British word meaning 'oversized'.
Sounds great man! I was using a Vandoren Jumbo Java T95 for a while and then moved down to the T55. Same power and great sound. The majority of my gigs were blues/funk/jazz so this was my main piece. I ended up moving to a Saxscape Downtown mouthpiece because I like delrin as a mouthpiece material better than hard rubber. It was great getting to hear you play this piece as it seems many people in the saxophone community either love or hate it and typically have very negative views of the step baffle. From listening to all your videos and mouthpiece reviews it is clear that a great musician will sound like themselves on anything and that the musician should just find the equipment that is most comfortable for them based on the music they are making. Thanks again for all of your educational videos and your mouthpiece review videos!!!
Thanks for tuning in to my channel. I think most people are still under the impression that hard rubber is for a mellow sound only. Welcome to 2018!! The hard rubber pieces are the brightest ones that I've played. Theo Wanne Datta HR and the T55 are BEASTS! Modern manufacturing has done wonders with both HR and metal. I will investigate delrin. I've never heard of this compound. Thanks again.
Sirvalorsax Lamberson, Saxscape, Runyon, and Peter Ponzol all used delrin for some of their pieces. It is a food/medical grade plastic. I like it because it doesn't have the smell/sulfur content that hard rubber does. Some hard rubbers were actually designed for use in bowling balls and tools and not mouthpieces. Some of the old hard rubber pieces or the ones that are run under hot water when you clean them turn brown and pretty nasty. Delrin doesn't have that problem.
I played a T95 for years changed over to metal just because I'm really want the fit more like a alto piece! you have a really great oldschool-newschool balance with the T-55 love all your videos and your a beast as always
I have been playing this mouthpiece for several years .. love it . better than my mettle mouthpieces like Dukoff or Yanagaswa ..Otto link . this Van doren WITH Fiber cell reads beats em' all. bobby G..
Sounds great. Your live echo chamber is insane! Sounds like a 4 second decay. I tried the Java version and really liked it but it intonation really flat for me. I think due to its long body. I ran out of cork trying to get it up to pitch. I wonder if the Jumbo Java is the same.
My Metal T6 is similar but I just push in without running out of cork though. I'm also playing with a trumpet player that plays way sharp up high also. What brand sax are you playing?
Sirvalorsax I’m glad that you’re not having tuning issues with it. My main HR piece is the V16 T6 and that piece tunes fine for me.. The Java was way different, but maybe it’s just me. I have a Conn and a Buescher and it’s the same with both horns. The Java I tried was a T45, and it sounded and played great, apart from what I’ve mentioned. Never tried the Jumbo, but it sounds great in your vid. Thanks
Jumping Jellybeans!! So I’ve pretty much thrown away my Jody Jazz mouthpieces. This Jumbo Java is no joke!! I’m on the T75 and just ordered the T95 since my last piece was a Jody 8 hard rubber. I just got the Hr Theo Wanne Datta 8 thinking it would be far superior but nope 👎🏽. The jumbo Java projects, cuts and and is EXTREMELY more eloquent then anything else! This is crazy!! I didn’t expect to fall in love with Jumbo!?! I though it would be a one week thang. What do you think of the Jumbo Java in comparison to the Datta? Jumbo seems more clear. Much more
JGSAX if you don’t mind answering another question about the T75, How much dynamic range is there? (can it play pianissimo to fortissimo?) and how well does it blend in a concert and/or jazz band setting?
Abedin Subashi I hate advertise my channel on someone else’s but I did a review of it on my channel JGSAX. Do you answer your question it plays very quiet and very very loud. I play the Jodyjazz for five years and thought it was perfect until I played the jumbo jazz. Chris Bittner also plays the jumbo java and sounds amazing!!
That mouthpiece is a beast!! I wish they would put a really well thought out lig with it. Maybe even pop a vandoren red or green java reed on it. That would be excellent marketing
This piece really feels like Dukoff made a hard rubber mouthpiece!! I'll be doing a "VS" video comparing the two. I might even throw in my Theo Wanne HR Datta also. The T55 feels more focused than the Datta which sounds more spread to my ear.
I always liked dukoff;s but when i tried it next to a Vandoren ZUMA I found a bigger sound .than the Metal Dukoff .. i tried em; both at Sam Ash in Margate Florida and bought the Vandoren Zuma # 7 with no regrets .. The sound is enormus trust me ... bobby g...
The metal Datta is one of my all time favorites. They have been discontinued though. Although I didn't care for it, the JodyJazz superjet fulfilled that function very nicely. I'd have to say that the Sugal TAM that I reviewed is by far my favorite on the bright side
@@motivation89742 be careful if its from one of the Guitar Center stores. They have a picture of a metal one but describe the hard rubber. They're probably out of stock anyway
I'll soon be doing a total review and ranking of all the mouthpieces that I have and have had. I can tell you right now though, this one ranks VERY high. I can do anything with this piece just like on my metal T6. The only difference is really in the sound preference. If Dukoff made Hard Rubber mouthpieces, it would probably sound like this one.
Be sure to know what the return time limit is on any piece you want to try. Theo Wanne has 15 days. Even though they are crazy expensive, you can try them and if there is one you like, I would suggest buying it used. You can do this trick with any piece you like to save money.
This is kinda random, but have you thought about making a video where you give an overview of being a musician on a cruise ship? I've been wondering if, as a tenor player, you have to play other saxes or other woodwinds and if you get a lot of time to practice by yourself.
Fantastic question!! I'm surprised I don't get more about the subject but... If you noticed, I'm particularly tight lipped about where I am and what company I work for and there are no logos or mention of it. (For legal reason) I will only ever do a video like that if I'm no longer working in this industry (hint hint). As for other horns, It depends on the ship but the standard is sax, flute, and clarinet. If there are 2 saxes you'll only need one. If there is one sax, you'll need alto and tenor. There is tons of time for practicing however you may or may not have the endurance for it. I got one day of in 3 months!!!! Thats a huge reason why I have so many mouthpieces! Depends on the ship and the itinerary.
I understand the legal stuff completely. I couldn't imagine only having one day off in three months. Seems like a pretty demanding gig. Doing a cruise gig is on my bucket list, but I need to get into the clarinet. I love playing tenor and flute, and I like playing alto, but I just haven't been that into the clarinet.
Usually the tenor player covers the "heavy end" of the clarinet and the alto player covers the bulk of the flute when there are two saxes. Keep in mind that the kind of shows you will do won't take into account the difficulty of doing this task. To the "Bean Counters" its all the same. So you might have to play the dreaded Gershwin clarinet lick followed by the flute "Can-Can" followed by improvised solos and on and on OR you might go to a ship where you get 3 nights off per week and only play one show. You just have to be prepared for it all. Good Luck
They are mostly the same but usually a more open tip means a brighter sound. Less open tip, darker sound. This is already a powerful mouthpiece so a T75 might be overkill. The t55 fits me well even though I still find it to be a little too open
Lot of resistance in this MP? As a newer player I am always afraid of more resistance than I can negotiate, the Yamaha 4C is in my wheel house ...that said if I can find a step up with similar 4C openness I’ll be interested ..love your channel 🎷
What size reed are you using with the T55. I currently play a 6 Morgan Excaliber (.090" tip opening) and am looking for a new mouthpiece with a slightly bigger tip opening. Thanks...
I currently play on a HR V16 T6, but I am considering trying the T55 to get a little more edge and projection. I know you have reviewed the V16 T6, how does the playability compare between two? About the same resistance? Would I need to go down to a T45 to keep that aspect of it about the same?
I am using a blue jumbo java A45 since 1986? (love it!) and would like to try a jumbo java on my tenor. Which do you recommend? T45 or T55? At the moment I am playing on a Lamberson 7dd.
I saw that they are remaking this blue JJ. I haven't seen one for tenor but believe me, when they do that thing is bought!!! I just sold my JJ T55 and I'm using the T45 now. I sold it to a guy who had the T45 but wanted a T55!! LOL!!! It really depends on what is comfortable for you
What ligature are you using for it? Can you link me to one i could get on Amazon? The ligature I have for my stock mouthpiece fits a little loose. Also, what reeds/reed size are you using? :D You sound great!
I'm using the Ligature that came with my Cannonball sax. It's the really generic one that comes with practically everything. Also, there is the Theo Wanne lig that I use sometimes but it costs 140$ and it's not much better than the cheap one.
The 55 is actually a little too open for me but I like it. If I were to get an alto piece, I would get an A45. I prefer a smaller tip opening but most people prefer something a little more open
Sirvalorsax thanks for the tip! Any suggestion on which reed hardness would work well for that opening? I’m just getting back into alto and have no frame of reference for the jumbo.
Greetings @Sirvalorsax, could you make a video by touching this Vandoren Jumbo Java T55 mouthpiece with the Vandoren Leather vs Vandoren Optimum ligatures? ..
I used play a A75...the coveted blue one...Man that thing was powerful. I could sail over a full 30-40 piece band. But ater hearing a recording I realized how bad my intonation was....not too good for trying to match the flute section or vocalist. I'm now using a Meyer G 6...and like the tone but miss the power. Maybe next year I'll try a A45 or 55 for playing solo or small group blues, rock,R&B, gospel type stuff.
seanwinter sax I definitely agree. I understood that you liked the Dukoffs much better in your original comment. I think the way I worded my reply made it sound like I though you were calling the Dukoff brittle. I didn’t think that at all. I’ve never tried a jumbo java but from what I heard they aren’t up to the Dukoff in sound quality.
This is a 95 tip opening and as stated by Vandoren: The most hard-hitting mouthpiece of the line. Designed with a small chamber, a very high baffle, and a large bore. Produces a tone comparable to certain metal mouthpieces.
In my opinion, the T6 metal small chamber is the GOAT!!! (greatest of all time) I can do anything with this mouthpiece. Its not perfect, but nothing is. It has that "something" special and unique about it. It also doesn't get in the way. In short, it does what all the other pieces do all at once.
