Jay, you sound so great on all these mouthpieces as always! Thanks for playing the melodic cell etude!

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.

I like how you sound on the Chicago! it has a little more brightness / edge when needed, yet it's warm and full

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!

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...!

It's cool how many different mouthpieces they have out there.

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.

DV Chicago for sure such a smooth sound produced on both ends of the register.

I like the Chicago, I think it actually sounds bigger because it seems richer to me.

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!

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.

Putting the picture of the mouthpiece up while you're playing it is a brilliant way to make the presentation clearer!

I have to say the DV Chicago is my favorite, has such a darker rich tone. Wonderful sound!!!

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.

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.

I play a DV 7 on alto tenor and Bari love these mouthpieces. Best I’ve ever played .

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.

Jay, you sounded best on the Chicago. The Chad LB lick sounded chocked on the New York. The others were too bright. DV provided a very clean, bright sound, but not sultry on the ballads. Superjet belongs on stadium gigs only and, yes, earplugs a must!

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.

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.

It’s always a good thing to switch up your setup once in a while

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.

What a great testament to sound concept transcending equipment. Great video, Jay!

For me, the DV NY has more power but it's also sweet, but as i always say, the best suited mouthpiece it's the one who fell better with!

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.

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.

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.

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’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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hi I think the DV CHI sounds more darker than the DV NY.. So I would prefer the DV CHI

I like the Chicago over the NY. Still on the darker side, with nice roundness and warmth, but a little more focus. You sound great on it!

The DV mouthpiece sound so great. I love that sound

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!

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.

I like the DV CHI myself. it sounds the closets to the Lawton 8B that I play on my tenor.

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 played the dv Chicago for about two years before switching back to a hard rubber piece and absolutely adored it

I have to say, the Jody Jazz DV series is the first Jody Jazz mouthpieces that have a sound that I like (1950s Tenors). I am really liking the Jody Jazz DV Chi sound you get. I have done a lot of listening to the Theo Wayne and I do not think he has a mouthpiece dialed into the classic 1950s tenor players.....yet. Jody and Theo have to be using 3D modeling to get the blanks close to the copies of the great mouthpieces consistently. And, their quality control must include a range of professional players to verify quality control. THANKS FOR POSTING!!

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.

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.

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. 😎

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.

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!

Jay, Your sound with the DV Chicago is truly amazing!!

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.

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 use DV NY on Bari7*, Tenor8*, and Alto 7. I love all three. Do not be concerned about the power of the DV NYs. These are loud mouthpieces!

I prefer the DV metal. So powerful with that edge. A more contemporary sound.

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 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'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!

Definitly the NY! And bizarrely, the Super jet would be my second choice..

You sound great on that DV Chicago! That’d be my choice if i win a spot in the giveaway 🤞

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.

I much prefer the Chicago. Would love to get one someday. Thanks for your informative and helpful videos.

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 so appreciate the content sponsorship comments. Hard to trust people when they have invested interests

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

The Chicago is your mouthpiece hands down

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hey Jay - for my ears your playing had a fatter, smoother sound on the NV Chicago compared to a brighter more rasping sound on the NY. I Preferred the Chicago :D

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 🇦🇺❤️🦘💫🍀 👏🙌

i like the sound of DV Chicago on your set up and sax

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Hello I liked the DV because less brightness specially high register great mouthpiece I will give 5 star...

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.

Hi Jay, of the three, I love your sound with the DV NY...a thick, rich, gritty sound to my ear. I like it.

the chicago stood out for me compared to ny, less poppy spittle sound. Classic dv was best on my ears with these small samples

i would say the DV Chi is better mainly because it sounds more fluid with little resistance compared to the NY

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.

The DV NY has a nice soft sound but I really like the way the DV got up to altissimo; those notes had bit of glissando bending upward to the note. I think the Chicago splits the difference but on you the DV NY is the best fit. You could back the Chicago as a backup, you know, just in case. The SuperJet is like the finger of god pushing angels(instruments) out of heaven ( off stage).

My vote is for the "New York". In my opinion: more depth of tone .. still LOTS of edge and volume, but sounds nicer in this ballad.

Hi Jay -- this is my first comment, but I've been watching and learning from you for some time now. I don't know if you really need others' "help," as you say, but I think the DV CHI sounded slightly better. I say "slightly" because I have never heard you sound like anyone other than yourself, no matter what you're playing, which is a testament to the truth of your central proposition: ultimately, the most important piece of gear is always the player!

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!

In order of preference, I would say Chicago, New York, DV, then Superjet. I'm not a big fan of the rounded sound of the Superjet to be honest. The edge of the sound on the Chicago vs the New York seems to differ between playing the ballad vs playing the elude. The Chicago seems to be more crisp in the elude, while the New York seems to be more crisp in the ballad. I like a more upbeat style, so, if I had to choose one, my vote is for the Chicago.

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.

Thankyou for another excellent review. I love the dark sound of the New York, but wonder if proje room wise you should do the Chicago for most large gigs and the New York for smaller basement style gigs, you need both!

Chicago sounds like a clear winner to me.

I prefer you playing the NY as it maintains its core sound thoughout and is fat and full but has enough edge for most situations and sounds like it will cut more if pushed.

I liked the DV best - full sound with just enough edge to cut through in any setting. I’ve played a DV7 for ~2 years and one thing I’d add is how incredibly easy the JJ metal tenor pieces play. Truly great mouthpieces.

They are great art pieces. The Chicago for sure. I hear such a difference Jay

"Your" sound comes through on all 4 mouthpieces...your general tonal style and personality. But, I still hear differences in timbre between them....the overtones generally go from "multiple/lower frequency" on the the NY to "focused/higher frequency" on the Super Jet. Jody Jazz succeeded in generally categorizing their mouthpieces from darkest to brightest. My FAVORITE is the DV Chi....full and fat and I can imagine you really opening it up in volume. The saxophonist sound I try to imitate is Stanley Turrentine and he gets that fat tone, with some brighter overtones, and makes it so soulful. The DV Chi came closest to that vibe, that I could hear. In the distant past I owned a DV 7*, it was an excellent "do it all" mouthpiece but I was looking for something that was a bit fuller so I moved on. But Jody Jazz does an outstanding job on finishing, and consistency one mouthpiece to the next. Which one responded the best for you on the player side, Jay? Which one draws you back to it over the others?

i have the superjet for alto. Its freakin awesome and worth the price

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!

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!!