In celebration of the 50th Anniversary, Jody Jazz is introducing the all new ER50 Series mouthpieces. The first new Rousseau mouthpiece models to be introduced in almost a decade, the new ER50 series features two new Alto Saxophone models, the ER50 Classic and the ER50 Custom. Both new models are made from start to finish at the JodyJazz factory in Savannah, GA.
The ER50 Classic VS ER50 Custom
The ER50 Classic and ER50 Custom mouthpieces are a celebration and culmination of Dr. Rousseau’s original design achievements in saxophone mouthpiece making. The ER50 Classic is a natural evolution of the popular NC4, whereas the ER50 Custom is for players who seek more resistance and a feeling of control associated with many of today’s popular Classical mouthpieces. The basic difference is that the ER50 Custom has a shorter facing curve producing some resistance which some players prefer, which for them gives a response that produces enhanced control over articulation, altissimo and timbre. Other players prefer the classic facing curve of the ER50 Classic, which has a freer blowing, more open feel. Both models offer a warm timbre, ease of articulation, and improved low note response. Together we believe the new Rousseau ER50 series mouthpieces represent the state-of-the-art in Classical Saxophone Mouthpieces inspired by the great Eugene Rousseau. The new ER50 series mouthpieces are constructed from JodyJazz's proprietary Chedeville Rubber which is a softer hard rubber producing a more beautiful sound. The tapered gold-plated brass ring on the shank gives the sound more warmth, beauty, and subtleness. Two distinct facing curves were designed to achieve the different feeling between the ER50 Classic and the ER50 Custom. Both models measure .064†/ 1.63mm tip opening. The ER50 Classic Alto and the ER50 Custom Alto both come in a beautiful special presentation box.
The ER50 Classic
The ER50 Classic Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece is inspired by the Rousseau NC4 and has enhanced low note response, control, and beauty of tone. The ER50 Classic is perfect for performing in ensembles of any size as well as a soloist. The Rousseau ER50 Classic Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece is designed to give increased projection and freedom. The free blowing nature of this mouthpiece allows the player to explore a diverse tonal palette with increased nuance. The ER50 Classic allows for more freedom and expansion on the lower range of the instrument. It offers enhanced warmth of the sound while still retaining the Classic singing saxophone sound that Dr. Rousseau is famous for. The ER50 Classic is perfect for any saxophone soloist looking to take the stage with a large ensemble.
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