Jody Espina Demonstrates the JodyJazz POWER RING Ligatures

[@investoman007]

It does make the sound better! Smoother! Definitely a more beautiful sound. Ease of putting it on is nice. Just realize if you need to make a tuning adjustment, you’ll need to remove the ring and adjust the mouthpiece. Otherwise, it slides all over in your hand, but again it’s easy to put it back on. No screwing. So yea, definitely loving it for the playing experience and sound!

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Thank you so much, hope you’ll enjoy it!

[@ForeverYoungWedding2023]

If I may, I would live to see the power ring come available in a dark nickel color to match my cannonball raven. To me that would be an awesome contrast to the silver super jet.

[@jeffreyanderson7807]

I really like the power ring! I have one for tenor and alto. However, the reed moves. Any ideas to fix that?

[@maharekaeraka388]

what make most interesting is how you show us the feeling being in love with what you're doing, and love is never lie, thank you. 🙏i wish i could afford enough money to buy an alto saxophone with jodyjazz jet mouthpice and jodyjazz power ring ligature, aamiin 🙏

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@drmoovingroovinbass5348]

King Curtis on a Jody Jazz! Just bought a powering for my HR Custom Dark Tenor I love it!

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Awesome so glad you like it!

[@pas0003]

I just got my power ring ligature and I have to say - I'm extremely impressed. I'm a beginner sax player, with only 7 months worth of playing, so take my feedback with a grain of salt, but from what I can tell - low notes seem to come out easier, high notes sound more clear and crisp and the overall sound seems more.. meaty? Like it has more substance... I REALLY LIKE IT!! I've only tried this for 20 or so minutes and will be playing on it more later today, but I just wanted to leave this little bit of feedback, in case it helps anyone. PS. Only concern I have is that it might damage the mouthpiece over time, as it relies of friction to keep reed steady? But maybe that's not a problem? I guess all ligatures put some wear and tear on the mouthpiece.

Your passion is what we need. Thanks

[@p.w.2149]

I got a POWER RING because my Vandoren don't fit good (it's to small) and what should I say, it's great.

[@superstyk]

As long as you have a decent horn with reasonable intonation and good repair, the ligature, mouthpiece and reed combination has the biggest influence on your sound, subject only to your musical imagination. The Power Ring is a work of genius and has replaced all my other ligatures. Chuck Currie

[@jodyjazzofficial]

superstyk wow thank you for sharing and so glad you are loving the Power Ring :)

[@joanmanor6361]

Joey Manor: Just bought my first JJ Super Jet mtpc and was on the fence about the power ring but not after watching this video. Now I know I'm going to order one tomorrow. What an acoustic change! Should sound unbelievable on my Yamaha-61!

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Wow thank you for the kind words Joan. Hope you’ll enjoy it!

[@gen_music]

Fantastic ligature using power ring on my Alto Sax hard rubber piece huge difference in sound tone and color on my horn Bravo Jody

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Thank you very much

[@superstyk]

Simply a work of genius. I am playing them on every saxophone and clarinet mouthpiece for which Jody makes a size. Massullo Music in Vancouver brought them in just for me, and now they can't keep them in stock...they just fly off the shelf. Naysayers to ligatures not making a difference are largely those who have not tested side by side. Chuck Currie

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Wow thank you Chuck, glad you’re enjoying the Power Rings!

[@rickstokes2239]

I’ve successfully used the ring to help develop my sound on a Tenor 7* DV CHI and it’s definitely helped vibration and power. Thanks Jodi.

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Thanks Rick, glad it works well for you!

[@paoloalbano4690]

Dear Jody, I've got a lot of mpcs, tenor alto & soprano, but never tried one of yours. I think I'll do it, you're a great guy..

[@jodyjazzofficial]

You should!

[@neiasilva325]

This sound is very beautiful. I liked all the mouthpieces, bug they are not sold in Brazil.

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Thank you! We have dealers in Brazil and you can also buy from jodyjazz.com

[@MatkatMusic]

he sounds the same on all the pieces tho. maybe the super jet is a bit buzzier, but that's it. A Phenomenal sound on every piece, though. Soundin' like Bleeding Gums Murphy (Dan Higgins)!! I'd love to demo a couple of 'em on my channel.

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Thank you!

[@liberagumar]

Hi jody..your sound is 100%spectacular and amazed..I still playing my jody jazz norteño 7...there is no other one for me during years everybody say to me what brand is my mouthpiece and I love it more every single day..I can not find one more to have it in spare...is it posible you can help me to buy it or get it...I will be greatful longlasting to you..thanks jody

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Wow thank you for that Agus, glad you’re still loving that mouthpiece

[@Rabittsfoot1]

I take it you have em in stock, I attempted to order one for my Jet before Christmas, but I was told by different vendors not in stock. Great video Jody👍👍

[@elseckooficial5494]

It’s not just for the Jodyjazz mouthpieces though 😓😓

[@burger1113]

Every jody mouthpiece just sounds piercingly sharp in tone...

[@superstyk]

They are all different. The HR* is incredibly smooth and beautiful. Chuck Currie

[@bobblues1158]

Yeah Jody. Great playing a setup that makes one laugh because it is FUN. Keep on coming up with stuff- Thank you!

[@jodyjazzofficial]

bob blues Thank you Bob!

[@bluessax5089]

The power ring made a HUGE difference in my sound and flexibility. Low notes slide right out, my technique is much more crisp and bends are much easier

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Wow so glad you like it!

[@martincommunications5381]

Hey Jody. I have a Custom Dark and a Super Jet Alto mouthpiece. Since the Legere reeds are thinner, do you have any issues using the power ring with the Legere reeds?

[@FelipeCSaraiva]

Entrega no Brasil?

[@daltonfreire6328]

Do you have it for tenor and soprano too? Baritone?

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Hey Dalton, yes we have it for Tenor and Baritone too. Currently none for soprano yet. You can purchase at jodyjazz.com/product/power-ring-ligature/

[@franciscoarango928]

Wooo i have tha jody jazz súper jet,,, i liked have a beautiful song

[@jodyjazzofficial]

The power ring ligature will work great on your superjet!

[@franciscoarango928]

JodyJazz Inc. Yeesss i have too

[@DynamixWarePro]

I just got a Power Ring (HRA1) for my HR* 5M alto mouthpiece. I had the H ligature but I could never get it to secure well on the mouthpiece without it moving when trying to adjust the mouthpiece on the neck so tried a Rovner Dark ligature. It worked OK, secure but low notes felt harder to get out and I felt it dampened the reed vibrations a bit much for me. I then tried the Power Ring yesterday. I use Legere Studio Cut reeds and the ring went all the way to very close to the back of the mouthpiece barrel, almost hitting it, which seems a little far back compared to other ligatures I have used. Could the thinner table the Legere reeds have caused that? I have been told that Legere reeds don't always sit well with some ligatures due to the thinner table. I also found it a bit tricky when adjusting the mouthpiece on the neck as the ring rotated freely and the mouthpiece wouldn't move much and the ring rotating could move the tip of the reed out of alignment. Despite that, with the ring I found it really easy to play all notes from low Bb to altissimo and I got a full and even response on all registers and could play as loud or as quiet as I need without any real effort and never felt like I was going to run out of air which was great! I felt like when I used the H ligature, my tone was slightly more centered and a little bit less full than with the ring. My only issue was how far back the ring went and that it moved when adjusting the mouthpiece on the neck cork and never felt 100% secure, however when I was playing, the ring never moved on the mouthpiece, only when adjusting the mouthpiece position.

[@superstyk]

Just add thin mouthpiece patches to the back of your mouthpiece and you can get the PowerRing to sit exactly where you want. I've done that on 8 different 'pieces and it works like a charm. Chuck Currie

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Thank you Dave, glad you’re enjoying the power ring!

[@jacobbrasseaux795]

Does the power ring fit only on Jody jazz mouthpieces?

[@billstotts2346]

Do the alto Jet and and super jet use the same power ring?

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Hey Bill, the JET and SUPER JET are different sizes so will be a different POWER RING. Thank you!

[@thatgirlnaat]

Jody, does the power ring fit the Otto Link mouthpiece? I assume that’s what you’re using. I have an Otto Link but don’t care for the standard ligature that comes with it.

[@Ryan-ft2kd]

in the video it shows that hes using a DV

[@jodyjazzofficial]

If you have an Otto link rubber alto or tenor or bari mouthpiece, we have the right power ring ligature to fit them

[@gilmoura2387]

I can Fellini The diferente! Wonderful

[@keyantwilliams]

Way cool Jody

[@dawsonfrance3804]

I used to play on a Silverstein ligature but got frustrated because it would move when I adjusted my mouthpiece making the reed move so I would have to redo the whole setup. Would I run into the same issues with the power ring? Or is it more secure?

[@jodyespina8277]

Yes you might run into that same issue.

[@dynoroad]

These things are hard to judge by a number of reasons, the number one I think being the fact that the one testing the equipment is most likely prone to expectancy bias. I think for these presentations to hold any value in terms of "sound" differences, the player needs to NOT know what ligature is being used. Looks cool though, but unless demonstrated with a proper double blind test, I remain skeptical.

[@lipegames6461]

Espetacular o resultado, parabéns!

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Ademir de Souza Omar 😃😃

[@KrisVComm]

How does it compare to the silverstein?

[@noamalizia362]

I have a mouthpiece alto jet 8 and I think I'll buy a power ring ligature, which one do you advise me?

[@jodyjazzofficial]

We have both the silver and gold ones and you can get the HR alto sized one. Hope you will enjoy it!

[@tedtedsen269]

​ @JodyJazz Inc. Hai Espina i have played all the metal pieces you have THE POWER RING is better than the other ligs you have for the metal series the closest you can geth to perfection love it i play onley hr* alto, bari, tenor and soprano

[@jodyjazzofficial]

@@tedtedsen269 Oh wow thats awesome Ted, so glad you're loving the Power Ring ligatures on all your horns!

[@gsco82]

I haven't tried the "power ring" yet, but I must admit to being skeptical. On another KZbin saxophone video, the presenter praised Rovner ligatures because they are flexible and have more contact with the base of the reed. I have used Rovner ligatures for 15 or more years and like the response of the reed and improvement in tone over conventional ligatures. So which is better more or less contact with the reed?

[@ryanstrohman7429]

greg sco I mean less contact makes sense for freeing up the vibration of the reed. Don’t know how much of a difference it makes

[@PonchMuniz]

Sounds awesome!

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Thank you!

[@johnfilardi]

Does it fit on the Giant mouthpiece

[@jodyjazzofficial]

That is true - it does fit perfectly on the Giant

[@rogersalles200]

Does it fit Guardala pieces?

[@arneakselvoll]

Will the Power Ring fit together with a Legere Signature reed? The body on the Legere Signature is thinner than other reeds.

[@cj_ocean]

I ordered a Power Ring today, and I play Légère Signature Reeds. You can reply with anything to this comment, so that I will remember to tell you about the fit once it arrived and I tested it

[@jeffreyanderson7807]

That's the same reed I use you can see my question in the feed.

[@LFC-Star]

will it fit the Jody Jazz HR5

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Yes it sure will!

[@bryanmedina8693]

question does this ring fit the jody jazz classic

[@jodyjazzofficial]

@@bryanmedina8693 no, sorry

[@bryanmedina8693]

@@jodyjazzofficial do you recommend any orher good one for it appreciate you replying back

[@mdsaj6316]

Eu não sei vcs mas pra mim tenho impressão das boquilhas Joddy Jazz, principalmente as JET, eu acho muuuito estridente, muuuuito brilho, porém projeção até bacana. 😉🎷

[@perioax6506]

I just bought an hr* bari sax mouthpiece model 5 and my original ligature for my 5c doesn’t fit on my hr. I’m looking to buy another ligature but I don’t want to spend 75-95$ on a lig

[@jodyjazzofficial]

It’s worth the price!

[@garysnowdon1918]

Can I use this on any of my alto mouthpieces?

[@superstyk]

I''ve fitted these to over 200 different mouthpieces. There are two sizes for alto. The HRA1 minus fits by far the most alto mouthpieces, but if it fits small you can use the HRA1.

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Yes it should fit all standard alto HR sized mouthpieces

[@vincentgaglio5106]

I did not think that the super jet would be so smooth, itsdaunting not all in your face all the time is what I am hearing, I thought it be a piece thatI isthe always so loud! I don't own one but I am taking another look at it

[@jodyjazzofficial]

You should give it a try!

[@vincentgaglio5106]

JodyJazz Inc. I think I will. A 6 or 7 tip.

[@HomeRunLawns]

What reed do you recommend with the power ring + super jet combo?

[@PaddieFunk]

pbmax25 La Voz

[@HomeRunLawns]

PaddieFunk hard soft medium?

[@PaddieFunk]

You have to experiment and see what’s comfortable for you and what sound you are looking for. Usually larger tip opening = softer reed and vice versa. Soft reeds will tend to provide a more spread sound with a fatter low end while harder reeds will add more depth to your high notes. These are just guidelines of course and there are many exceptions to the rule. With regards to Jody Jazz mouthpieces however, they tend to be very free blowing and so you can use harder reeds on the more open pieces without popping a vein in your throat. I play a MH on my 8 HR* for tenor. I don’t know what tip opening you are using on your SuperJet but in general i suggest playing the hardest reed you are comfortable on because that mouthpiece is very bright and a stiffer reed helps with it’s baffle. Experiment and see what you like. I play mostly straight ahead jazz and latin and looking for a darkish tone with a little sizzle, I’ve tried many reeds, definitely all the rico/d’addario and vandoren varieties plus gonzalez, rigotti and even the fibracell synthetic. I always find myself coming back to La Voz for it’s tone and sensation. Hope this helps, good luck. D

[@jodyjazzofficial]

The D’addario Select Jazz reeds work very well!

[@michaelmancini5204]

Would it fit over something like a vandoren jumbo Java?

[@AlbertPerez-jw1ry]

You can get one that fits, but honestly just get a m/o

[@jodyjazzofficial]

@@AlbertPerez-jw1ry If you haven't tried both you would not know which you would prefer. I believe the HRA1- power ring fits the Alto Jumbo Java

[@AlbertPerez-jw1ry]

I liked the PR when I tried it, I just like the m/o more, by like 20%, not much but enough

[@Electric11100]

HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL alums over here

[@robertdoom8331]

Much thicker sound with the ring.

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Cool thank you

[@IWario1]

How does this work with legere plastic reed ?

[@kareldeneve494]

On an Alto, it works great in combination with the DV NY. Just use a hard enough Legere reed, like a 3 or 3.5.

[@MrMagnificent321]

I'm not spending $100 dollars on a ligature sorry. If it was half off then maybe.

[@superstyk]

This is incredibly inexpensive for premium mouthpiece. I own ligatures that are triple and quadruple the price and the PowerRing beats them all.

[@brianmeese1641]

They don’t even include a cap, and none of your normal caps will work with the ring. Don’t know what they are thinking.

[@tedtedsen269]

these mouthpieces are so good they deserve a power ring if you want to have optimal effect from your dv use powerring normal ligature on and you are wasting sound quality.

[@edermedrado]

A HR* é a melhor!!!!!!! Brilho na medida certa.

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Eder Medrado 🎷🎷

[@super20dan]

you everything to santy runyon

[@orquestascoros8583]

Just try to imagine, how Parker and Dexter might have sounded with this ligature...

[@espr7564]

There's a little difference but not such a big difference that I would spend around $70 bucks, and anyway all the big names manage without one right? 🙂🙂🙂

[@SaxandPC]

Eh...

[@tpickett123]

nothing here to see. spend more time behind the horn and you'll be good no matter what youre playing on.

[@jodyjazzofficial]

That’s true, but the right equipment will definitely make life better :)

[@bzalto]

It’s hard to believe that everybody loves it because there is not $.10 worth of a difference, with any of the ligatures or pieces.

[@jodyjazzofficial]

bzalto You’ll have to try it to find out :)

[@bzalto]

@@jodyjazzofficial Free trial?

[@jodyjazzofficial]

bzalto I wish we could do that :)

[@bzalto]

@@jodyjazzofficial Well you could offer a money back guarantee if returned within a week.

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Sounds the same. Not trying to be rude but it seems like snake oil. Why not just say it’s a cool ligature that looks good and is easy to use.

[@bzalto]

Sorry, you sound practically the same on every setup.

[@DeMariThompson]

You dont have a saxophonist ear. I personally can hear very big changes.

[@matswessling6600]

@@DeMariThompson The human ear is very easy to fool. it hears what it expects to hear. I have listened blind and the difference is tiny.

[@dynoroad]

@@matswessling6600 If the presenter also did the test blind, then the difference would be even less noticable, if at all. Even most blind tests often fail to realize that the one doing the test should also be unaware of what equipment is being used.

[@leo-hg2fq]

I ain’t buying that, unless I’m proposing to someone

[@jodyjazzofficial]

Not a bad purchase for a proposal :)

[@paulclare6589]

You could do the same with a rubber band..more overpriced snake oil...

[@superstyk]

Haters gotta hate.

[@birdy808]

You can’t only hit 4 points on the Reed with a rubber band and you don’t have the material of gold or silver which resonates with the reed vibration. Ligatures matter tremendously especially when you dealing with fabrics or materials that hold the reed and mouthpiece together.

[@joseppi4cinqua]

All sound exactly the same. Lol

[@DeMariThompson]

With the power ring, it gives more power and fatness to Jody's already amazing jazz sound. You're going to sound like your self on any mouthpiece you play because you will adjust. People won't hear much of a difference, but you the player will feel a difference (free blowing or resistant blowing). Brighter mouthpieces are typically more freeblowing in themselves

[@classified9668]

A little flat

[@vincentgaglio5106]

Wow