Mouthpieces Jody jazz DV Chicago tenor.

[mpjbiker]

Anyone using one on tenor? What are your impressions and thoughts? Cheers!

 

[Pete Effamy]

Used the DV 7* for years. Very playable.

 

[mpjbiker]

Was that the Chicago version? I understand it's a little darker than the usual DV?

 

[Pete Effamy]

Was that the Chicago version? I understand it's a little darker than the usual DV?

No, just the DV. Didn’t know there was a Chicago - my mate has had the DV NY for ages too - thought that was darker than the DV.

 

[r. giuseppe]

I played it for years. Nicely crafted, high quality piece. Super thin rails. Very free blowing. Nice complex sound at lower volumes. Rather bright, modern, kind of smooth style edge when pushed.
Although I liked it I eventually replaced it because I wanted more resistance and core to the sound. I always felt I was going from 0 to 100 by just tapping it but then I couldn’t get more than 100 if needed (I’m lacking an English term for this, hope you can understand).
But there are players who sound really great on it, so you should probably just give it a try!

 

[Tuppertn]

My impression is that it's expensive. In fact, so expensive that I can't give you a playing impression.

Life would be so much better if I could afford one.

I'd sit out on my veranda overlooking the vineyards around the Seine and fondle my DV Chi while my servants fanned me and fed me grapes.

 

[r. giuseppe]

Price was not that crazy when I bought it 20 years (?) ago. If it comforts you: The best mouthpiece I ever had (for me) is half the price…

 

[davidk]

I had one for a while. It's like a standard DV with the edge taken off, very nice. It can be loud, but harder reeds make it easier to control. The silver plating was prone to tarnishing. The latest ones are palladium plated so shouldn't have this problem.

 

[mpjbiker]

Thanks for all replies-I don't need another mouthpiece, but..........🙂

 

[Tonehole]

I was. / am playing a Beechler Bellite 8 on tenor I have 3 different versions and was / am very pleased with the modified version I have been on for the last few years.

I went to a yard sale and was able to try a few versions and sizes of the Jody Jazz pieces. Of the ones I tried the Chi I liked best but ended up buying a Theo piece which has become a favourite piece of late. Easier to play and more reed friendly. But lacks the edge and colours of the Beechler but but more stable to play in the altisimo.

Tough choice if not trying them out. There is no perfect mouthpiece I believe at least not for me.