JodyJazz DV NY Tenor Sax Mouthpiece

1. To create the most efficient mouthpiece possible. That means that there is no stuffiness and little resistance.
2. To emulate the sound of the Classic 50’s and 60’s metal tenor sax mouthpieces, while giving the sound an extra fatness from the secondary window.
3. To produce the most beautiful tone on any JodyJazz mouthpiece so far.

To create the most efficient mouthpiece possible while emulating the sound of the Classic 50's and 60's metal tenor sax mouthpieces. That means that a beautiful, rich tenor sax tone is able to be produced with less effort than on previous mouthpieces.

The new facing curve results in absolutely no dead spots in the vibration of the reed. In other words all notes in all ranges respond equally. This tenor sax mouthpiece has a husky barrel-chested tone and can sing sweetly and beautifully. Sub toning and low notes are extremely easy and the altissimo is out of this world. Intonation is spot on. Be prepared to be inspired by your tone.

Players who now or in the past have played Otto Link, Guardala Crescent, Dukoff Hollywood, or any of the darker classic mouthpieces out there will be sure to love The DV NY. This is not just another straight-ahead saxophone mouthpiece. There will be noticeable differences and improvements.

I have found that many jazz saxophone players are playing saxophone mouthpieces that are stuffy and have a high degree of resistance. Also low notes can be more difficult to play on these older mouthpieces.

We have had many converts who were playing the most popular Jazz saxophone mouthpieces and who are amazed to find a saxophone mouthpiece that works so efficiently, where the articulation is clean and one can easily go from low to high and vice versa and still retain a beautiful full warm tone.

The DV NY is manufactured on the most sophisticated computer controlled Lathes and Mills, yet the DV NY benefits from a high degree of hand finishing. The attention to detail in design and finishing given to the DV NY results in a stunning work of art that plays like a dream come true.

What Does The DV NY Do? Bigger Darker Tone Effortless Playing More Harmonics Cleaner Articulation Warmth & Beauty Excellent Altissimo Improved Intonation

How Does The DV NY Do It? Deep Full Chamber Golden section proportioning Proprietary CNC facing technology Perfect radius facing curve Secondary Window Hand finished baffle, tip rail and table Play tested by Jody Espina

DV NY Difference: Phi Proportions - Or the Golden Section Proportioning. The proportions that are found in the Stradivarius Violin, the Nautilus shell, the dolphin, human beings, the Ancient Pyramids and much more, are used for the first time on a saxophone mouthpiece. These proportions result in a chamber that increases harmonics making the sound bigger and richer. Secondary Window - The moving sound wave inside of the mouthpiece is now able to strike the vibrating reed above the bore of the mouthpiece instead of the mouthpiece material that is usually there. The effect is similar to a moving ball striking a moving bat. Home Run! New Facing Technology and Curve - We have invested in new CNC technology and have come up with a proprietary way of putting on a new facing curve, which is perfect every time.   DV NY vs DV (How are they different?) Both mouthpieces have a full resonant sound due to the secondary window. The DV will have more projection and be brighter due to the raised floor of the chamber while the DV NY will have a more traditional Jazz sound and projection due to the deep full chamber. We often recommend trying both mouthpieces if you are not sure which model would suit you. Photo: (Front: DVNY | BACK: DV)   Special Notes on The DV NY Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Due to the free blowing nature due to the precise facing curve of the DV NY tenor and all the DV's, be prepared for the possibility of using a harder reed than you normally do. This may or may not be the case for you. The great benefit of this is that a harder reed lasts longer and a harder reed helps the altissimo range. For this same reason, there is a small possibility that you may want to try a slightly more open tip than normal. For example, Otto Link # 7 players, will usually play a DV NY 7*. Also please note that if you are coming from a bright mouthpiece like the Dukoff or Guardala it is very likely that the DV instead of the DV NY will be more to your liking. This is because the DV while having a lot of power and projection still has a lot of bottom in the sound. The DV NY has plenty of bottom in the sound but it does not have as much projection as the DV. In other words if you are playing a lot of gigs where you need a lot of volume you may want to choose the DV. We often recommend trying both mouthpieces if you are not sure which model would suit you.

The most popular tip opening range will be 7*, 8*. Players seem to prefer a size larger than what they would comparably play on a Link, for example, due to the relatively free blowing nature of the DV NY.

6 = .090   7 = .100   7* = .105   8* = .115   9* = .125

The mouthpiece comes with a Gold Plated Rico H Ligature, FF Cap, Mouthpiece Pouch and special Wood Cylinder case