I put the Jody Jazz on just to try it because I bought it with the Sax. It was a big brighter and fuller tone. I told my instructor that I ordered the Sax and mouthpiece before it came. I told him I would wait on putting the new mouthpiece on until he thought it was right. I have a really great instructor. I am anxious to play the new mouthpiece though.

I tried early on playing a 2.5 reed and quickly decided to go back to the 2.0 reeds until I had better strength with my embouchure. I had read about the Rico plasticover reeds and started playing those in the 2 strength. The new Sax came with a Gonzalez 2.5 reed and I thought what the heck I will put it on and try it. To my amazement I was able to play the reed well. Compared to the plasticover reed my wife said wow it sounds creamier. I ordered a box of the Gonzalez reeds to use when I use up some of the plasticover and Rico reeds I have. The Gonzalez reeds are made in Argentina.