Jodyjazz HR* CLARINET 8
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Warm and focused sound, with easy response across all registers.
- Free blowing : less resistance, more comfort, and better control of dynamics.
- Increased projection and brightness on "jazz" tip openings (higher ceiling), ideal when seeking volume.
- Hand-finished and quality-controlled, with the manufacturing standards associated with Jody Jazz.
Manufacturer Information
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A Jody Jazz Piece: Artisan Excellence Serving the Musician
Founded by Jody Espina, the Jody Jazz brand has established itself through a very "workshop" approach to mouthpieces: design focused on real playing, innovations in internal geometry, and strict quality control. The HR* fits within this philosophy by prioritizing a balance between playing comfort, intonation, and tonal character. For Bb clarinet, it is a mouthpiece aimed at immediate response and a feeling of freedom, while maintaining solid intonation even when exploring wide dynamics.
For Which Clarinetist and Styles?
The JodyJazz HR* is intended for intermediate to professional clarinetists who want an expressive mouthpiece capable of shifting from a soft, round sound to a more assertive projection. It suits aesthetics where the clarinet needs to "carry": jazz, contemporary music, wind orchestras, brass bands, or amplified stage situations. In more classical contexts, it may appeal to musicians seeking very fluid response and a warm timbre, provided they accept a livelier color and a marked presence.
Sound and Design
Made of ebonite, a material valued for its stability and warmth of tone, the HR* emphasizes easy response and register homogeneity. Its "free blowing" translates into a sensation of reduced resistance: air flows more naturally, which helps with articulation, shaping dynamics, and sustaining long phrases with greater comfort. On jazz-oriented tip openings, the higher ceiling (internal chamber roof) provides more projection and a touch of brightness while maintaining a solid core sound. The tip opening (the gap at the tip between the reed and the mouthpiece) directly influences ease of response and reed choice: the larger the opening, the more one generally benefits from using softer reeds to maintain flexibility and responsiveness.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To make the most of this mouthpiece, favor Bb clarinet reeds suited to the opening: for tip openings from 6 to 10, most players typically use reeds between
Technical specifications
| Category | Bb clarinet | Color | Black |
| Material | Hard rubber | Finishing | Ebony |
| Opening | 1.70 mm | Subject to a specific right of withdrawal | for hygiene reasons, if opened, this product must be free of any signs of use to qualify for return and refund or exchange. |
| Instrument | Bb clarinet | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the JodyJazz HR* 8 compatible with a Bb clarinet?
This mouthpiece is specifically designed for the Bb clarinet and features a 1.70 mm tip opening.
What sound does an HR* 8 ebonite mouthpiece produce?
Ebonite promotes a warm tone and good stability. The high internal ceiling provides projection with a touch of brightness. The core sound remains consistent across all registers.
Which reeds should be chosen for a 1.70 mm tip opening?
For tip openings between 6 and 10, Bb clarinet reeds with strengths from 1.5 to 2.5 are generally recommended depending on the mouthpiece and the desired playing style.
Is the HR* 8 suitable for jazz and contemporary music?
With its free-blowing nature and reduced resistance, this model is aimed at intermediate to professional clarinetists in jazz, contemporary music, wind ensemble, or brass band. The immediate response facilitates articulation and dynamics in an amplified stage setting.
Can a clarinet mouthpiece be returned after it has been opened?
For hygiene reasons, an opened mouthpiece must be free from any signs of use to qualify for return, refund, or exchange. A mouthpiece cap can protect the ebonite from marks of use.
