JODY JAZZ DV Hr Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece 7

Introducing the DV HR Alto, the first hard rubber mouthpiece to feature the patented DV design. When Jody Espina first applied the Golden Mean (Phi) proportions to the design of the DV series mouthpieces, he created one of the most sought-after mouthpieces in the world. Now for the first time, those magical proportions are available in a hard rubber mouthpiece. The DV HR is very free blowing, with all the power you will ever need, along with that big bottom for which the DVs are famous.

This mouthpiece does not come with a ligature or a cap.  The POWER RING AS1 – Gold and AS1S – Silver models are made specifically for the DV HR Alto mouthpiece.

Available Tip Openings: 5 (.072), 6 (.078), 7 (.083), 8 (.090)

What Is the DV HR Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece?

The DV HR is very free blowing, with all the power you will ever need, along with that big bottom that the DV’s are famous for. But now you get all of that in a hard rubber mouthpiece, which gives you the shape and size in your mouth that you are used to with the added warmth and beauty of Rubber.

Alto sax players need a mouthpiece that lets them cut through when they need it but is not too shrill and can still play a pretty ballad. To some degree we are all looking for that versatility in one mouthpiece. The DV HR Alto is that mouthpiece. Play one note and we think you will be instantly convinced.

Patented DV Design + The Warmth & Feel of Hard Rubber

The DV HR Alto uses the patented DV secondary window to add mid and low harmonics to the sound, giving it some tenor sax characteristics resulting in a more authoritative tone than normal alto mouthpieces provide.

The proportions of the DV HR are derived from the Golden Mean Proportions found in nature. When applied to a saxophone mouthpiece Jody Espina found a magical set of proportions that have made the DV Series mouthpieces one of the most sought-after mouthpieces in the world. Now those magical proportions are available in a hard rubber mouthpiece.

The facing curve is inspired by the golden mean as are many of the design decisions of the mouthpiece. The result is a harmonious invention that provides ease of playing while allowing for beautiful musical expression.

Math & Music Make Sublime Art

With the new DV HR Alto model, JodyJazz is also introducing its newest bite plate technology.  The DV HR Alto is the first JodyJazz hard rubber mouthpiece to feature a bite plate embedded into the beak of the mouthpiece. The plate features the iconic ‘Phi’ symbol logo in gold, a characteristic of the classic DV series, completing the stunning look of this new mouthpiece. The new bite plate is not only beautiful but is also functional however we do recommend using a mouthpiece cushion on top of the bite plate for comfort of the player and longevity of the bite plate.

Free Blowing Power, with a Big Fat Versatile Sound

The DV HR Alto features a stylized gold-plated brass ring on the shank of the mouthpiece. The distinctive profile of the ring was created also using the golden mean proportions. The brass ring adds more mass on the shank of the mouthpiece which results in increased stability, more body in the sound and increased harmonics.