Gearhead: JodyJazz DV CHI Mouthpiece
Paul Haar’s review of the JodyJazz DV CHI mouthpiece
Paul Haar
François Louis “Spectruoso” Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece
Amidst the deluge of mouthpiece makers and soundsmiths, no one person has emerged with more respect and gurulike mysticism than the Belgian acoustician François Louis. … Read More “François Louis “Spectruoso” Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece”
JodyJazz DV NY Sax Mouthpiece
Lets face it; a mouthpiece maker has a finite amount of time in the spotlight-just think of names like Dukoff, Guardala, Sugal, Barone, Gregory, etc. … Read More “JodyJazz DV NY Sax Mouthpiece”
Selmer La Voix Saxophones
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. That is what I first thought after receiving the La Voix alto and tenor saxophones. My sentiment quickly … Read More “Selmer La Voix Saxophones”
P. Mauriat System-76 and Rolled-Tone-Hole Saxophones
Since debuting on the American market, Taiwanese saxophones have gone from being a band- room joke to a serious alternative to the higher priced horns … Read More “P. Mauriat System-76 and Rolled-Tone-Hole Saxophones”
Paraschos and Lebayle Wooden Ligatures
I remember one time going through a jewelry store and seeing a sterling-silver telephone dialer. I chuckled to myself and thought, “Now I have seen … Read More “Paraschos and Lebayle Wooden Ligatures”
Yamaha 62II Alto and Tenor Saxophones
Today’s musicians aren’t very realistic when it comes to buying new instruments. On one hand they demand instruments be made of the finest materials and … Read More “Yamaha 62II Alto and Tenor Saxophones”
HollywoodWinds Hollywood Legend Alto and Tenor Saxophones
The folks at HollywoodWinds Corporation (formerly Unison), makers of Hollywood Legend series saxophones, have done their homework in regard to saxophone design by combining advanced … Read More “HollywoodWinds Hollywood Legend Alto and Tenor Saxophones”
P. Mauriat Saxophones
I used to be suspicious any time someone claimed to create a cheaper alternative to a major brand. After all, you usually get what you … Read More “P. Mauriat Saxophones”
Paraschos Wooden Saxophone Necks
Why do we categorize the saxophone as a woodwind instrument? Frankly, the only thing that separates saxophones from brass instruments is a square foot of … Read More “Paraschos Wooden Saxophone Necks”