Barnes & Mullins Vandoren Jumbo Java Ebonite – Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece – A45 Blue Edition

Special Edition Blue A45 Jumbo Java Alto mouthpiece!

The hottest ebonite mouthpieces in the line. Designed with a small chamber, high baffle, and a big bore for an increased sound impact and edgy tone comparable to metal mouthpieces. Extremely versatile: from hot jazz to blues to funk to rock. Recommended for use with Java or V16 reeds.

A45 – Particularly recommended for rock and fusion playing.

Staff Review

Jumbo Javas are made with a somewhat different design agenda than most ebonite pieces. The Jumbo is an ebonite that sounds like a metal piece. Bright, loud & with plenty of ‘kick’ to them. Despite this they are extremely easy to play and feel quite unusually free blowing. For power and projection, these are in the same league as metal ‘pieces such as Dukoff or Berg Larsen (plus, like other high baffle pieces, they are great for altissimo playing). They’re not just screamers however, with a little practice it is quite possible to ‘tame’ them and get a full, warm tone from their sax. An ideal choice for blues, rock, fusion or the extrovert end of the big band spectrum. [email protected]