Hey Jay! I’ve followed your videos for a while now Just wanted to say - My wife got me a super jet and a power ring for my birthday! It’s been the craziest adjustment I’ve ever made on my horn coming from a D’addario select jazz mouthpiece. I’m only about 3 months into using it but now that I’m getting used to it, the projection is incredible. There’s only a few videos out there reviewing it, so thanks for the content!
the Jody Jazz DV CHI won me INSTANTLY - I"ve been using one for 5 years and can't imagine using anything else. That baffle reminds me of the sinuses of a goose...!
Hi, Jay! I don't normally comment on my impressions about mouthpieces as I've only played the horn for about 10 years and I'm still in college. I mostly use your channel to help influence my own playing. But, I thought I could try and tell you my thoughts on this, whatever it's worth. When I listen to the two ballads side by side, I automatically think the NY is the winner, by far. The sub-tone is immaculate and I can clearly tell you're not struggling with getting the airspeed right for it at all. Even the mid-range has this awesome Stan Getz vibe to it. However, I'm a little torn about the sound on the etudes. Both play super well in that setting. As always, your swing feel is great, so It's hard to find any issues with either mouthpiece. A great player will sound great, right? The Chicago plays just as well, but I don't feel that same spice from it that you get with the NY. It definitely, at least to me, has that short syllable thin Chris Potter sound that a lot of people love. I'm not a huge fan, though. If I were to say which one you should go with, DV NY is the clear winner. The Chicago may be able to get the contemporary sound that a lot of people need the flexibility for, I'm confident you can get with the DV NY with some good practicing. Hope that helped in some way. Love the content, as always!
Jay between the NY and Chicago I think the sound of Chicago is a winner for you. But either I'm sure will work. For my style and sound I like the DV. I play a Runyon 10 that Santy Runyon made for me about 6 years before he passed. He said, "You like this mouthpiece Pete?" I said, "yes!" He replied "well you better buy it because there is not another one like it." I think today technology has provided consistent quality that can be repeated. Enjoy your video's Jay. Keep up the good work.
I have been playing Jody Jazz for about 17 years now, I still have the ruby red plastic but I chipped the tip. I was so mad. I then bought the hard rubber and love it too, been on that one for about 2 years now. I have wanted the DV but can't justify the cost when the hard rubber does such a good job for me. I am sold on Jody Jazz and will stay with them for the foreseeable future. I don't claim to be an expert sax player, but reasonably competent. I have been playing since late 70's. Yes, I am a bit old, for what it's worth I think you sounded best on DV Chicago. There seemed to be a feeling there that I didn't get with the others. Just the initial "gut check". I love what you do on your channel.
Good job with your channel.. I used to play the clarinet for about a seven years and almost two years ago I bought my first tenor and started playing around. All in all you helped me solving many riddles that I was struggling with throughout the time, specially during this Covid quarantine! Stay safe and much health to you.
I like the NY better. I like the darkness and also you sound more comfortable (and effortless) both playing soft and loud. Classic and classy! Thanks for your videos! And sharing!
DV Chicago gets my vote. I can tell that you are comfortable on both NY & CHI, but it's the Chicago that I want to hear more of. It has a sparkle that provides more interest and expression for me.
I just bought a JodyJazz superjet and his description is spot on. It's loud and powerful but sounds awesome, but it is definitely going to take some getting used to for a lot of players.
Notice that Jay went with the Softer reed on the SuperJet which is what I do also because of the shorter facing curve. He went with a softer reed on the DV also which I normally wouldn't do because I have the same curve on the whole DV series so for me they all take the same reed which for me is usually a 3M Daddario Select Jazz and on the SuperJet I use a 2H - I like unfiled.
@@jodyjazzofficial very insightful, thank you for the reply. I noticed on the superjet with softer reeds that the upper register can start to sound "buzzy," do you get that at all? If so, how can you get rid of that?
I use the Superjet for alto sax and have loved it sense I got it. It allows me to project over the other instruments when needed and also has a really nice sound in my opinion.
Gosh, i loved how you pushed that middle-register notes, when you were play-testing these goodies! Those lines are ultra cool! I think i would start transcribing them!!
I would go with the DV CH but that’s because it sounds the closest to my sound concept on tenor out of the 3 and on tenor Coltrane is my primary influence. I love the Super Jet on Alto and it has tarnished beautifully pairing amazingly well with my Selmer Reference 54 Alto.
After giving the demos of each pieces multiple listens, I am as torn between the DV NY and DV CHI mouthpieces as you are. I appreciate the breathy, delicate warmth of the NY. It seems quite intimate and gentle, which I like quite much. The CHI has that spunk that could really open up how sharply you can express yourself, which is nice. I think the visual appearance of the DV CHI is more appealing as well, but the DV NY is definitely a more subtle and seductive unit, so I think I prefer it. Almost sounds like a baritone in some clips I've listened to. Truly lovely.
I really enjoyed you on the JJ New York. The tone was huskier than the other three, more complex, and your higher section had all the punch necessary for louder dynamics. Thx for the opportunity to get one. 😎
I’ve played and still have the Jody Jazz DV for tenor and alto sax. It was a great for the tone I was looking for on tenor (played jazz and classically it with no problems). Before the DV I used an Otto link on tenor and definitely preferred the DV to the Otto Link. I’ve had them both for about 7/8 years. I’m currently using a syos mouthpiece on alto, tenor, and soprano since June of this year. Thanks for the content :)
Hi, Jay! I think you are awesome and I appreciate your contributions to the saxophone world. When you played the Chicago, I felt like the tone was more complex and interesting. I also got the impression that there was more you could do with it. I say you should go with that and enjoy exploring the sounds you can make.
It's a close call between the NY and Chicago, but I like the way the Chicago allows a bit of the sound of the moisture in the air stream and gives it a nice blend of a brighter edge coming through.
It's because you are not sponsered that I really take you very seriously and appreciate your opinion. I got a BG ligature for my Jody Jazz soprano mouthpiece because of your opinion, and I love it. Keep up this great work and content. I know it is appreciated by many.
Jay, with your channel as a huge boost in confidence and resource, I have just pulled the trigger on Yamaha YAS280. My saxual journey begins next week.
Nice! I switched to a DV Chicago in the spring for all the reasons you talked about. I was blown away about how it made my Keilwerth SX-90R absolutely come alive. Only gotcha - DON'T leave a Rovner ligature on it in the case.. it discolored the metal of the mouthpiece overnight by turning it darker.
Great content as usual well done. I bought just 4 weeks ago a Yamaha YAS280 Alto 🎷. Never play music before nor read music.😃 what a wonderful challenge. Love to buy also a Tenor sax also. If they fuse both Dv Chicago and DV Jody Jazz sounds and quality you will have the perfect mount piece Ciao from down under 🇦🇺❤️🦘💫🍀 👏🙌
Been playing for over 20 yrs and believe it or not this is the first time I have ever changed my mouthpiece away from the stock mouthpiece. Really enjoying playing again! Currently ordered the Daddario D7M hope the jump isn't to much of a learning curve from the Yahmaha 4C.
Beautiful playing as usual and you are right, both the NY and the Chicago sound awesome but I think that the NY had a very "vintage" sound that didn't change very much when you played the Chad LB Etude. I think the Chicago showed another facet to its character when playing the etude. To me it is a more versatile mouthpiece, especially in the hands of a pro like you. I would go for the Chicago if I were you. Thanks for doing these equipment reviews!
Great video, Jay! I’m very happy to see how many subscribers you’ve gained since I started following you. Your new turning mouthpiece display is awesome by the way!
I really liked the control the SUPER-JET gives to the whole feeling, the tones sound a lot more even on the complete register. I would pick that one since I already own a MACSAX SOCO, I recomend you checking them out as well, str8 up from the ATX baby, heart of the lone star.
Hi Jay, I preferred the Chicago. The initial projection was more present and your overall tone was more full. I really liked the richness in the upper register too. I was oh so sweet!👌
I've been using the 8* DV CHI for six or seven years and have always loved it. A couple of years ago I paired it with a Silverstein A-Frame ligature. I totally love the combo!
Like many others Jay, to my ear, I think you sound the best with the DV Chicago, in the given setting and recording. Thanks for enlightening us on these great (if expensive) products! All the best!!!
Hi Jay, I play on the Superjet on tenor with my Phil Collins/Genesis tribute band Pure Collins. For all other performances I have a JJ GIANT tenor mouthpiece. I personally like your sound on the DV mouthpiece, but since you were just choosing between two, I liked you on the DVNY.
I've been using my new tenor Jody Jazz DV 7* for the past month and love it. At first I started to test it with a Legere American Cut 2.25 reed but the lower range didn't sound right so, I switched back to my usual Legere signature 2.25 reed and it played just great on the entire range of the horn. I love the sound that I get in lower range for sub tones and ballads and for rock and funk on the highs it's great. Nice and bright but not ear shattering .
I personally would choose the DV NYC. It comes across a more warm & dark sweet sound between the Chi vs. NY. of course your reed & ligature contributes. I’m a huge fan of Rovner. Actually have their gold on my list of next purchase.
Jay! Been watching your videos for a couple of years now, thanks for being so straight up all the time and saying what you think. You seemed to think more about the musical content while playing on the Chicago rather than concentrating on the sound/embouchure. Passing the barrier of consciousness is a good sign of a mouthpiece really fitting the player. I also entered the giveaway, id be really happy if i could get the ligature, the golden wire one (70€!!!) that came with my Brancher mpc broke after playtesting just 2 weeks and theyre not replacing it. Cheers and all the best to you!
I prefer the Chicago. Most of the traits of the DV NY but with more presence and edge, without losing body. Could argue the DV NY is warmer though and potentially suits your playing style better.
I think that the mouthpiece I really want is probably the DV NY because It sounds like it has a nice dark sound. I think that would be really fun to use while playing some Dexter Gordon songs.
Hi Jay, I like both a lot but when I would have to chose then I'd prefer the DV NY. I'm not sure how to describe the tone in English but in Dutch I would describe it as 'vet'. The DV CHI is a little bit sharper (?) in sound (certainly in the higher regions) and I don't find the really appealing.
I've been playing on the DV CHI for a while now and it is, without a doubt, my favorite mouthpiece. I've had a DV, but the DV CHI is just so good. It's probably what Dexter Gordon would play if he was alive now. You sound great on all of them, but I do think you sound (and have sounded) great on the DV CHI over the DV NY. Thanks for the amazing content!
Spontaneously after just one listen I preferred the Chi. Nice soulful sound! I own a DV wich I played for a couple of years. A nice mp, but I like trying out new things and found a Chinese Guardala copy called Liu Shizhao wich just gave me slightly more control and evenness in the whole register. Both these are fairly bright pieces. I used to look for a bright sound always meaning high baffle pieces. But since then I moved on to a Gottsu wich has a darker sound and more of a rollover baffle.
I play a DV NY on Alto and love it. But I prefer your sound on the DV CHI. It’s more consistent across the entire range of the horn. The sub tone on the NY is lush and beautiful, without any doubt, but it loses something in the higher register. I felt like you could still get that lushness with the CHI but with some extra edge when you push it.
Ultimately, the choice is yours, Jay. Only YOU know the sound you're after and what mouthpiece will achieve that sound. BUT, since you very kindly included all of us sax players out here to help you with our opinions, my recommendation for you is the DV Chicago. The key word here is simply 'versatility'. Simply put, I think the DV Chicago will give you the instant versatility to be able to play velvety tones on a romantic ballad and then bark and scream if desired on the next tune withOUT changing mouthpieces. Both styles on one mouthpiece because of the unique inner chamber drop. For me, I'm torn between the sound of the DV Chicago and the superjet (WHY did they etch the lettering on the reed table of all places??). The one sound I've always despised on a saxophone is the old Guy Lombard "Shaky Moan" one hears on an old recording of Auld Lang Syne. This is why I like these new mouthpieces. They can play loud with power but also beautifully soft with just an edge of authority.
Hello Jay, hope you do great. Even though the DV has the classic sound and more fit in every gig whatsoever. I personally believe DV NY has the sound that gives you the chills when you hear an explicit solo on tenor. I haven't played metallic mouthpieces yet, but I am considering of buying in the future. However, though I think that dark sound you are saying it sounds to me more like classic jazz. It kinda reminds me of Dexter Gordons sound, which I love. Maybe explain what you mean classic jazz or just making a video talking for the reals of jazz it would be great. Kudos for your context waiting for the next video!
DV Chicago sounds the best to me for Jazz at least. I am listening through my studio monitors. SuperJet sounds best with Pop, Latin, Rock, etc... It had a really bright but rich tone.
Hi Jay, sorry about my english, first of all you are doing a great job, very instructional for those of us who ard fans, for me the first is definitely the best, thanks for sharing your concerns, greetings.
Jay, you sound so fantastic with all mouthpieces. I think I liked the Chicago a little better than the NY, but by insignificant difference. Can't thank you enough for making such interesting videos.
Great! Really helped convince me I had chosen the right one! I have the DVNY 7* and it is so easy to play with a lovely tone. But for me the main benefit is the resonance at the top end - it really sparkles! Thanks for the help - keep 'um coming!
Really liked the DV NY and the DVCHI. My favorite is the the NY. Right amount of airy and darker tones on the lower and the upper register clear and brighter. Just the right mix in tones. I do like the brightness of the super jet.
For me the Chicago had it. It had a darkness about it without impacting on the shape of the notes. I agree with an earlier comment that you had a definite affinity with that mouthpiece. The NY was good but there was something very special with the Chicago.
I like both the DV NY and DV CHI but I think the NY can be more flexible with the warmer tone, while not being as you said warm but does have a bit of an edge as while I like the CHI, it might be a bit too bright and edgy at times and the NY is a bit smoother. I also like the sub tone on the NY and I prefer it over the CHI.
As I play the DV NY (albeit on baritone) I’m biased - I don’t like the sizzle of the other 3. I can hardly tell the difference in sound between the DV and the Chi, but to me it seems like you are most relaxed with these two - just from hearing you play them!? You sound great on the NY, but there can be a subtle difference to what you want to sound like and what is professionally practical and comfortable when you’re “at work”. For me the NY 8 on baritone does everything I ask of it, be it soft pp bassoon style classical to roaring big band fff solos and everything in between, and I have a hard time getting it to sound harsh which is just the way I like it. I hate “motorcycle” baritone, I always aspired to an extended register tenor tone on the baritone.
Very even and controlled on all 4 pieces. Loved the DVNY the most as it has a husky, fat sound not as present in the other peices. DV CHI is a close second but not as spread or gritty as the DVNY. Great tone Jay..that Yanagisawa sounds amazing!!
I was super torn between the ny and Chicago but after a lot of listening would go with the Chicago. It’s just barely brighter the man the by but still has a very controlled sound when playing quiet but can handle it when you punch it. Plus the little bit of rasp it gives is perfect.
Im absolutely new to Sax, trying to learn alongside my son. Your videos are so informative and detailed i have found it extremely helpful! Between the 2 mouth pieces the Ny and the Chicago i think the Ny sounded cleaner and smooth especially half way through. Maybe that's just me as a new guy. Again, awesome videos!
I’ve recently bought a superjet for my alto and it’s the most fun I’ve ever had whilst playing the horn! Definitely an acquired taste but definitely worth a try
I preferred your sound on the DV New York. When you played the New York it sounded like a conversation with personality. The Chicago sounded great but sounded like you were just playing 8 bars of a song. Always love your teaching, guidance and demonstrations!
I think that the DV Chicago sounds better because it sounds like it has a slightly darker sound which is what I prefer in a tenor mouthpiece. The sound sounded more controlled and sounded like it was easier to get notes out. I've only been playing saxophone for 7 years and I'm a senior in high school.
Hi Jay, Thanks for doing the comparison. Very interesting to here the differences. My vote is for the DV CHI, although I may be a little biased 'cause that's what I play. I also have a DV, but I rarely play it since I got the DV CHI.
I would go for the Superjet - loud and proud. My style! I have a '56 Mk VI which has a dark, stuffy sound. Needs a bright m/p. I have a '65 Berg s/s 110/2 M (long lay) which I love. Prev used a Brilhart Tonalin, then a Selmer silver Soloist. Asked my teacher, Les Evans (wrote 268 Reed Clinic articles for Crescendo mag), to get me a bright, edgy m/p and he came back with the Berg. Damn perfect!
Jay, you sound so great on all these mouthpieces as always! Thanks for playing the melodic cell etude!
Keep the knowledge coming Chad, we all appreciate it dearly!
I like how you sound on the Chicago! it has a little more brightness / edge when needed, yet it's warm and full
My favorite too.
I have been on Jody Jazz factory and They let me try a bunch of them but the Chicago ona is the most equal sound throughout the all saxophone octave
Hey Jay! I’ve followed your videos for a while now
Just wanted to say -
My wife got me a super jet and a power ring for my birthday! It’s been the craziest adjustment I’ve ever made on my horn coming from a D’addario select jazz mouthpiece. I’m only about 3 months into using it but now that I’m getting used to it, the projection is incredible. There’s only a few videos out there reviewing it, so thanks for the content!
the Jody Jazz DV CHI won me INSTANTLY - I"ve been using one for 5 years and can't imagine using anything else. That baffle reminds me of the sinuses of a goose...!
Hi, Jay!
I don't normally comment on my impressions about mouthpieces as I've only played the horn for about 10 years and I'm still in college. I mostly use your channel to help influence my own playing. But, I thought I could try and tell you my thoughts on this, whatever it's worth.
When I listen to the two ballads side by side, I automatically think the NY is the winner, by far. The sub-tone is immaculate and I can clearly tell you're not struggling with getting the airspeed right for it at all. Even the mid-range has this awesome Stan Getz vibe to it. However, I'm a little torn about the sound on the etudes. Both play super well in that setting.
As always, your swing feel is great, so It's hard to find any issues with either mouthpiece. A great player will sound great, right? The Chicago plays just as well, but I don't feel that same spice from it that you get with the NY. It definitely, at least to me, has that short syllable thin Chris Potter sound that a lot of people love. I'm not a huge fan, though. If I were to say which one you should go with, DV NY is the clear winner. The Chicago may be able to get the contemporary sound that a lot of people need the flexibility for, I'm confident you can get with the DV NY with some good practicing.
Hope that helped in some way.
Love the content, as always!
Jay between the NY and Chicago I think the sound of Chicago is a winner for you. But either I'm sure will work. For my style and sound I like the DV. I play a Runyon 10 that Santy Runyon made for me about 6 years before he passed. He said, "You like this mouthpiece Pete?" I said, "yes!" He replied "well you better buy it because there is not another one like it." I think today technology has provided consistent quality that can be repeated. Enjoy your video's Jay. Keep up the good work.
I have to say the DV Chicago is my favorite, has such a darker rich tone. Wonderful sound!!!
What a great testament to sound concept transcending equipment. Great video, Jay!
DV Chicago for sure such a smooth sound produced on both ends of the register.
I have been playing Jody Jazz for about 17 years now, I still have the ruby red plastic but I chipped the tip. I was so mad. I then bought the hard rubber and love it too, been on that one for about 2 years now. I have wanted the DV but can't justify the cost when the hard rubber does such a good job for me. I am sold on Jody Jazz and will stay with them for the foreseeable future. I don't claim to be an expert sax player, but reasonably competent. I have been playing since late 70's. Yes, I am a bit old, for what it's worth I think you sounded best on DV Chicago. There seemed to be a feeling there that I didn't get with the others. Just the initial "gut check". I love what you do on your channel.
Thanks Brian!
Good job with your channel.. I used to play the clarinet for about a seven years and almost two years ago I bought my first tenor and started playing around. All in all you helped me solving many riddles that I was struggling with throughout the time, specially during this Covid quarantine! Stay safe and much health to you.
I got a DV Chicago for my tenor and it's played great for me ever since. Love the sound and will likely never let it go.
I played the dv Chicago for about two years before switching back to a hard rubber piece and absolutely adored it
I like the NY better. I like the darkness and also you sound more comfortable (and effortless) both playing soft and loud. Classic and classy! Thanks for your videos! And sharing!
Very interesting point Jay about the difference in trying in the music room and on the job. I think experience is important. Liked the Chicago.
It's cool how many different mouthpieces they have out there.
I see why you are torn. The CHI sounds a bit more versatile. But the NY has so much soul to it. Wow!
I liked the Chicago better than NY and DV. Regards Darryl
yea and that's not even covering the theo wanne ones which are pretty darn nice too
DV Chicago gets my vote. I can tell that you are comfortable on both NY & CHI, but it's the Chicago that I want to hear more of. It has a sparkle that provides more interest and expression for me.
I just bought a JodyJazz superjet and his description is spot on. It's loud and powerful but sounds awesome, but it is definitely going to take some getting used to for a lot of players.
Notice that Jay went with the Softer reed on the SuperJet which is what I do also because of the shorter facing curve. He went with a softer reed on the DV also which I normally wouldn't do because I have the same curve on the whole DV series so for me they all take the same reed which for me is usually a 3M Daddario Select Jazz and on the SuperJet I use a 2H - I like unfiled.
@@jodyjazzofficial very insightful, thank you for the reply. I noticed on the superjet with softer reeds that the upper register can start to sound "buzzy," do you get that at all? If so, how can you get rid of that?
Yup. The Jody Jazz mouthpieces in this test do justice to your tone. I prefer the Chicago but, then again, I like an Otto Link sound....Cheers.
I use the Superjet for alto sax and have loved it sense I got it. It allows me to project over the other instruments when needed and also has a really nice sound in my opinion.
Gosh, i loved how you pushed that middle-register notes, when you were play-testing these goodies! Those lines are ultra cool! I think i would start transcribing them!!
I would go with the DV CH but that’s because it sounds the closest to my sound concept on tenor out of the 3 and on tenor Coltrane is my primary influence. I love the Super Jet on Alto and it has tarnished beautifully pairing amazingly well with my Selmer Reference 54 Alto.
DVNY Sounds the most full throughout the range of the horn. It also has the most "Brecker-like" tone as you go through the etude.
After giving the demos of each pieces multiple listens, I am as torn between the DV NY and DV CHI mouthpieces as you are. I appreciate the breathy, delicate warmth of the NY. It seems quite intimate and gentle, which I like quite much. The CHI has that spunk that could really open up how sharply you can express yourself, which is nice. I think the visual appearance of the DV CHI is more appealing as well, but the DV NY is definitely a more subtle and seductive unit, so I think I prefer it. Almost sounds like a baritone in some clips I've listened to. Truly lovely.
I play a DV 7 on alto tenor and Bari love these mouthpieces. Best I’ve ever played .
Putting the picture of the mouthpiece up while you're playing it is a brilliant way to make the presentation clearer!
Hi Jay, I think DV Chi suffices my sound taste buds...but you make each one of them really sound good, thank you.
I really enjoyed you on the JJ New York. The tone was huskier than the other three, more complex, and your higher section had all the punch necessary for louder dynamics.
Thx for the opportunity to get one. 😎
I’ve played and still have the Jody Jazz DV for tenor and alto sax. It was a great for the tone I was looking for on tenor (played jazz and classically it with no problems). Before the DV I used an Otto link on tenor and definitely preferred the DV to the Otto Link. I’ve had them both for about 7/8 years. I’m currently using a syos mouthpiece on alto, tenor, and soprano since June of this year. Thanks for the content :)
I think the DV NY is the best match for your sound. It may lose a bit on louder gigs, but great if you can make it work.
Jay, Your sound with the DV Chicago is truly amazing!!
Hi, Jay! I think you are awesome and I appreciate your contributions to the saxophone world. When you played the Chicago, I felt like the tone was more complex and interesting. I also got the impression that there was more you could do with it. I say you should go with that and enjoy exploring the sounds you can make.
It's a close call between the NY and Chicago, but I like the way the Chicago allows a bit of the sound of the moisture in the air stream and gives it a nice blend of a brighter edge coming through.
I like the DV CHI myself. it sounds the closets to the Lawton 8B that I play on my tenor.
I like the Chicago, I think it actually sounds bigger because it seems richer to me.
It's because you are not sponsered that I really take you very seriously and appreciate your opinion. I got a BG ligature for my Jody Jazz soprano mouthpiece because of your opinion, and I love it. Keep up this great work and content. I know it is appreciated by many.
I'm glad that worked out for you. Those are solid ligatures and should last forever.
Jay, with your channel as a huge boost in confidence and resource, I have just pulled the trigger on Yamaha YAS280. My saxual journey begins next week.
I play on a DV CHI in a 7* and love it. I think I will order the the DV NY now. JJ makes killer pieces.
The DV mouthpiece sound so great. I love that sound
Nice! I switched to a DV Chicago in the spring for all the reasons you talked about. I was blown away about how it made my Keilwerth SX-90R absolutely come alive. Only gotcha - DON'T leave a Rovner ligature on it in the case.. it discolored the metal of the mouthpiece overnight by turning it darker.
I'm playing the DV on my Yanagisawa WO2 and I love it. In your review I like your sound very much on both the DV NY and DV CHI! Hard choice!!
Great content as usual well done. I bought just 4 weeks ago a Yamaha YAS280 Alto 🎷. Never play music before nor read music.😃 what a wonderful challenge. Love to buy also a Tenor sax also. If they fuse both Dv Chicago and DV Jody Jazz sounds and quality you will have the perfect mount piece Ciao from down under 🇦🇺❤️🦘💫🍀 👏🙌
Hi Jay, of the three, I love your sound with the DV NY...a thick, rich, gritty sound to my ear. I like it.
From what i could hear the DV Chicago seems the most appealing. It has a bit more bite and character and maybe is more versatile.
Extremely versatile and forgiving
I much prefer the Chicago. Would love to get one someday. Thanks for your informative and helpful videos.
Been playing for over 20 yrs and believe it or not this is the first time I have ever changed my mouthpiece away from the stock mouthpiece. Really enjoying playing again!
Currently ordered the Daddario D7M hope the jump isn't to much of a learning curve from the Yahmaha 4C.
Beautiful playing as usual and you are right, both the NY and the Chicago sound awesome but I think that the NY had a very "vintage" sound that didn't change very much when you played the Chad LB Etude. I think the Chicago showed another facet to its character when playing the etude. To me it is a more versatile mouthpiece, especially in the hands of a pro like you. I would go for the Chicago if I were you. Thanks for doing these equipment reviews!
I’m going with the majority opinion here (it seems) and say I liked your sound best on the DV Chicago, Jay. It was definitely my favorite.
Jay - to my ears you 'seemed' to play a little more soulfully with the Chicago so maybe that's the piece that suits you best.
it's possible
Great video, Jay! I’m very happy to see how many subscribers you’ve gained since I started following you. Your new turning mouthpiece display is awesome by the way!
My vote is for the CHI. I seems to have a little bit more character to the tone and I am also a fan of the Tx Tenor sound.
I really liked the control the SUPER-JET gives to the whole feeling, the tones sound a lot more even on the complete register. I would pick that one since I already own a MACSAX SOCO, I recomend you checking them out as well, str8 up from the ATX baby, heart of the lone star.
Hi Jay, I preferred the Chicago. The initial projection was more present and your overall tone was more full. I really liked the richness in the upper register too. I was oh so sweet!👌
I prefer the DV NY. It is such perfect. It isnt that loud and massive like the normal DV but the sound of the NY is so much softer.
I've been using the 8* DV CHI for six or seven years and have always loved it. A couple of years ago I paired it with a Silverstein A-Frame ligature. I totally love the combo!
Like many others Jay, to my ear, I think you sound the best with the DV Chicago, in the given setting and recording. Thanks for enlightening us on these great (if expensive) products! All the best!!!
I honestly it has to much crack and pop when he plays quieter sounds.
Hi Jay, I play on the Superjet on tenor with my Phil Collins/Genesis tribute band Pure Collins. For all other performances I have a JJ GIANT tenor mouthpiece. I personally like your sound on the DV mouthpiece, but since you were just choosing between two, I liked you on the DVNY.
I've been using my new tenor Jody Jazz DV 7* for the past month and love it. At first I started to test it with a Legere American Cut 2.25 reed but the lower range didn't sound right so, I switched back to my usual Legere signature 2.25 reed and it played just great on the entire range of the horn. I love the sound that I get in lower range for sub tones and ballads and for rock and funk on the highs it's great. Nice and bright but not ear shattering .
I personally would choose the DV NYC. It comes across a more warm & dark sweet sound between the Chi vs. NY. of course your reed & ligature contributes. I’m a huge fan of Rovner. Actually have their gold on my list of next purchase.
Jay! Been watching your videos for a couple of years now, thanks for being so straight up all the time and saying what you think. You seemed to think more about the musical content while playing on the Chicago rather than concentrating on the sound/embouchure. Passing the barrier of consciousness is a good sign of a mouthpiece really fitting the player.
I also entered the giveaway, id be really happy if i could get the ligature, the golden wire one (70€!!!) that came with my Brancher mpc broke after playtesting just 2 weeks and theyre not replacing it. Cheers and all the best to you!
I prefer the Chicago. Most of the traits of the DV NY but with more presence and edge, without losing body. Could argue the DV NY is warmer though and potentially suits your playing style better.
I think that the mouthpiece I really want is probably the DV NY because It sounds like it has a nice dark sound. I think that would be really fun to use while playing some Dexter Gordon songs.
Hi Jay, I like both a lot but when I would have to chose then I'd prefer the DV NY. I'm not sure how to describe the tone in English but in Dutch I would describe it as 'vet'. The DV CHI is a little bit sharper (?) in sound (certainly in the higher regions) and I don't find the really appealing.
I've been playing on the DV CHI for a while now and it is, without a doubt, my favorite mouthpiece. I've had a DV, but the DV CHI is just so good. It's probably what Dexter Gordon would play if he was alive now. You sound great on all of them, but I do think you sound (and have sounded) great on the DV CHI over the DV NY. Thanks for the amazing content!
Am torn between the DV NY n Chicago , tough choice, but if I hade to pick I’ll go with the Chicago model.
Spontaneously after just one listen I preferred the Chi. Nice soulful sound! I own a DV wich I played for a couple of years. A nice mp, but I like trying out new things and found a Chinese Guardala copy called Liu Shizhao wich just gave me slightly more control and evenness in the whole register. Both these are fairly bright pieces. I used to look for a bright sound always meaning high baffle pieces. But since then I moved on to a Gottsu wich has a darker sound and more of a rollover baffle.
I like the sizzle of the DV NY that you have. I am a Jody Jazz fan. I am currently playing the HR*, but wanting to try the DV on tenor and bari.
I play a DV NY on Alto and love it. But I prefer your sound on the DV CHI. It’s more consistent across the entire range of the horn. The sub tone on the NY is lush and beautiful, without any doubt, but it loses something in the higher register. I felt like you could still get that lushness with the CHI but with some extra edge when you push it.
Ultimately, the choice is yours, Jay. Only YOU know the sound you're after and what mouthpiece will achieve that sound. BUT, since you very kindly included all of us sax players out here to help you with our opinions, my recommendation for you is the DV Chicago. The key word here is simply 'versatility'. Simply put, I think the DV Chicago will give you the instant versatility to be able to play velvety tones on a romantic ballad and then bark and scream if desired on the next tune withOUT changing mouthpieces. Both styles on one mouthpiece because of the unique inner chamber drop. For me, I'm torn between the sound of the DV Chicago and the superjet (WHY did they etch the lettering on the reed table of all places??). The one sound I've always despised on a saxophone is the old Guy Lombard "Shaky Moan" one hears on an old recording of Auld Lang Syne. This is why I like these new mouthpieces. They can play loud with power but also beautifully soft with just an edge of authority.
Hello I liked the DV because less brightness specially high register great mouthpiece I will give 5 star...
Hi I think the DV CHI sounds more darker than the DV NY..
So I would prefer the DV CHI
I use the jody jazz dv new york alto mouth piece and its honestly my favorite mouthpiece ever
Hello Jay, hope you do great. Even though the DV has the classic sound and more fit in every gig whatsoever. I personally believe DV NY has the sound that gives you the chills when you hear an explicit solo on tenor. I haven't played metallic mouthpieces yet, but I am considering of buying in the future. However, though I think that dark sound you are saying it sounds to me more like classic jazz. It kinda reminds me of Dexter Gordons sound, which I love. Maybe explain what you mean classic jazz or just making a video talking for the reals of jazz it would be great. Kudos for your context waiting for the next video!
DV Chicago sounds the best to me for Jazz at least. I am listening through my studio monitors.
SuperJet sounds best with Pop, Latin, Rock, etc... It had a really bright but rich tone.
Hi Jay, sorry about my english, first of all you are doing a great job, very instructional for those of us who ard fans, for me the first is definitely the best, thanks for sharing your concerns, greetings.
They are great art pieces. The Chicago for sure. I hear such a difference Jay
Jay, you sound so fantastic with all mouthpieces. I think I liked the Chicago a little better than the NY, but by insignificant difference. Can't thank you enough for making such interesting videos.
Thanks!
Wow, I really like the Chicago of the two that you are deciding between. It just seems to have a richer sound. I liked better immediately.
I been playing on a DV NY for a while. I have what I think is the only two 6* that were made. I love the mouthpieces
Great! Really helped convince me I had chosen the right one! I have the DVNY 7* and it is so easy to play with a lovely tone. But for me the main benefit is the resonance at the top end - it really sparkles! Thanks for the help - keep 'um coming!
Very close call, but I like the CHI a little bit more than the NY; it has just a bit more edge when needed, while still being velvety smooth.
Really liked the DV NY and the DVCHI. My favorite is the the NY. Right amount of airy and darker tones on the lower and the upper register clear and brighter. Just the right mix in tones. I do like the brightness of the super jet.
Hi Jay, Of the first two Pieces the Chicago sounds the best. I like it.
I really appreciate you undoing the top button for this vid. Much better vibes.
I own DV NY 7*…..I enjoyed the tone on the DV CHICAGO a bit more satisfying than the NY. Thank you for this review Jay!
I can't believe I'm saying this because I seem to lean towards brighter mpcs but I like the NY best. Great review, thanks.
I think NY and Chi are the ones that sound best to me .. you decide which one turns out to be more comfortable in the gig .. greetings
I have the Tenor DV CHI 7* and Tenor Giant 8*. Both great and give me some versatility. Thanks for you demos Jay.
For me the Chicago had it. It had a darkness about it without impacting on the shape of the notes. I agree with an earlier comment that you had a definite affinity with that mouthpiece. The NY was good but there was something very special with the Chicago.
I like both the DV NY and DV CHI but I think the NY can be more flexible with the warmer tone, while not being as you said warm but does have a bit of an edge as while I like the CHI, it might be a bit too bright and edgy at times and the NY is a bit smoother. I also like the sub tone on the NY and I prefer it over the CHI.
As I play the DV NY (albeit on baritone) I’m biased - I don’t like the sizzle of the other 3. I can hardly tell the difference in sound between the DV and the Chi, but to me it seems like you are most relaxed with these two - just from hearing you play them!? You sound great on the NY, but there can be a subtle difference to what you want to sound like and what is professionally practical and comfortable when you’re “at work”. For me the NY 8 on baritone does everything I ask of it, be it soft pp bassoon style classical to roaring big band fff solos and everything in between, and I have a hard time getting it to sound harsh which is just the way I like it. I hate “motorcycle” baritone, I always aspired to an extended register tenor tone on the baritone.
Very even and controlled on all 4 pieces. Loved the DVNY the most as it has a husky, fat sound not as present in the other peices. DV CHI is a close second but not as spread or gritty as the DVNY.
Great tone Jay..that Yanagisawa sounds amazing!!
I was super torn between the ny and Chicago but after a lot of listening would go with the Chicago. It’s just barely brighter the man the by but still has a very controlled sound when playing quiet but can handle it when you punch it. Plus the little bit of rasp it gives is perfect.
Im absolutely new to Sax, trying to learn alongside my son. Your videos are so informative and detailed i have found it extremely helpful! Between the 2 mouth pieces the Ny and the Chicago i think the Ny sounded cleaner and smooth especially half way through. Maybe that's just me as a new guy.
Again, awesome videos!
That's awesome, man. Keep playing, even if your son stops! Music is for all ages.
I’ve recently bought a superjet for my alto and it’s the most fun I’ve ever had whilst playing the horn! Definitely an acquired taste but definitely worth a try
I preferred your sound on the DV New York. When you played the New York it sounded like a conversation with personality. The Chicago sounded great but sounded like you were just playing 8 bars of a song. Always love your teaching, guidance and demonstrations!
I think that the DV Chicago sounds better because it sounds like it has a slightly darker sound which is what I prefer in a tenor mouthpiece. The sound sounded more controlled and sounded like it was easier to get notes out. I've only been playing saxophone for 7 years and I'm a senior in high school.
Hi Jay, Thanks for doing the comparison. Very interesting to here the differences. My vote is for the DV CHI, although I may be a little biased 'cause that's what I play. I also have a DV, but I rarely play it since I got the DV CHI.
I would go for the Superjet - loud and proud. My style! I have a '56 Mk VI which has a dark, stuffy sound. Needs a bright m/p. I have a '65 Berg s/s 110/2 M (long lay) which I love. Prev used a Brilhart Tonalin, then a Selmer silver Soloist. Asked my teacher, Les Evans (wrote 268 Reed Clinic articles for Crescendo mag), to get me a bright, edgy m/p and he came back with the Berg. Damn perfect!