These Mouthpieces are

BURNIN'

  • $249 – soprano
  • $249 – alto
  • $279 - tenor
  • $349 - baritone
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Praise for Burnin' Mouthpieces

Probably the best alto mouthpiece I’ve ever played. The 6 tip opening is perfect for me.
George Coleman
Saxophone Legend
Jay Metcalf’s BURNIN’ mouthpiece is a revelation. I don’t play alto often and in fact I have shied away from it for years because it was too hard to make the transition from tenor. The fact that I could put Jay’s mouthpiece on my alto, slap a reed on and get a great sound with flexibility right away was spectacular. I recommend it very highly and I’m sure those who try it will be equally enthusiastic.
Eric Alexander
Recording Artist
I’m very proud of the BetterSax, BURNIN‘ Saxophone Mouthpiece because I believe that we created exactly what Jay asked for. A very free-blowing classic Hard Rubber Jazz Mouthpiece with a nice amount of Brightness. Jay’s design ideas, a prominent rollover baffle into a deep chamber, worked beautifully making the BURNIN‘ mouthpiece one of the all-time great mouthpieces.
Jody Espina
Founder of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces
I really enjoy playing on this mouthpiece. There’s a warmth and huskiness to the sound but also a brightness with some added air. Versatile over the entire range of the saxophone. Jay hit the nail on the head with this one.
Jim Cheek
Director Sax.co.uk
To my fellow alto sax players... please do yourself a favor and grab this BURNIN' mouthpiece. Make sure you pick up the ring ligature (amazing response with it). This free-blowing piece gives me all the sizzle and body that a hard hitting sax player would want. I'll be selling my other high end pieces as this BURNIN' piece just replaced them all.
William Prince
Recording Artist
The Burnin’ tenor sax mouthpiece had one of the darkest, warmest and lush tenor saxophone tones I have experienced. It was really sultry, buttery and sexy sounding and the sub-tones were just so smooth and lush sounding.
Steve Neff
Renowned Mouthpiece Reviewer and Educator

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burnin bari chamber

ROLL-OVER BAFFLE

This baffle design gives the BURNIN’ mouthpiece power, projection and a degree of brightness for a sound that stands out when you want it to.

DEEP CHAMBER

The deep chamber balances out the steep baffle giving the BURNIN’ mouthpiece a lush warmth and sonic depth. This combination creates a complex and beautiful tone.

STRAIGHT SIDE WALLS

Free blowing and focused sound with lots of core.

MADE IN USA

Manufactured in Savannah, Georgia by Jody Jazz.

HAND FINISHED

Expert hand finishing combined with state of the art CNC machining result in the highest quality and most consistent mouthpieces available anywhere.

PREMIUM HARD RUBBER

Genuine hard rubber for the look, feel and sound of great vintage mouthpieces.

MEDIUM FACING CURVE

Reed friendly and easy to play. Each of the available tip openings were meticulously designed and all play like champs!

THIN TIP AND SIDE RAILS

The precision and attention of detail to these elements are key to any great playing mouthpiece.

MATTE FINISH EXTERIOR

Along with the finely sculpted and hand painted logo, the BURNIN’ mouthpiece comes in a beautiful matte finish.

Choosing a Tip Opening

The most common question we receive is “which tip opening should I get?” If you are asking this question the answer is probably to choose the 5 tip opening. Watch this video for an in depth explanation of everything you need to know about saxophone mouthpiece tip openings.

Mouthpiece Tip Openings
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Better Sax BURNIN' Mouthpiece

Eric Alexander on the Burnin' alto 6

William Prince on the Burnin' tenor 7*

Jay Metcalf on the Burnin' tenor 7*

Jay metcalf on the Burnin' baritone 7

What Burnin' Mouthpiece Players are saying...

Yesterday I received my Burnin #7 tenor mouthpiece and had the opportunity to play it for a few hours. I have been playing for over fifty years and have used many different mouthpieces. I must say hands down this is the the best one I have ever used. From the second I started to play it felt great. The sound and dynamics are incredible. I can only imagine how this will sound with a few more hours of play time. You and your team have done an outstanding job. Thank you! Keep up the good work.
Dennis Mitchell
Burnin' Customer
Just wanted to thank you. I'm really enjoying the mouthpiece and my new journey with the tenor sax. Loving it! And you were right. It blows easily - no feeling of needing more air.
Mary Hendershot
Burnin' Customer
Jay, I use a Burnin' sax mouthpiece for my BetterSax alto... and love it. Best blowing and sounding combination I've ever played.
Lance Clark
Burnin' Customer
If you want the mouthpiece that's a perfect balance of warmth and soul, yet can turn up the brightness when needed, the Burnin' mouthpiece is phenomenal. I own one, and it's hands down the best hard rubber mouthpiece I've ever owned.
Scott Randolph
Burnin' Customer
Jay, I just received my BetterSax Burnin' Tenor mouthpiece (7*) and I don't want to stop playing! It's fabulous. I like it so much that I'm ordering the Burnin' alto piece today.
Robert Hoffman
Burnin' Customer
WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! Received my Burnin' alto mouthpiece this week and what a pleasure! It is so responsive and it is giving me much pleasure in playing. I know this may sound weird, but I have confidence in it because of its consistency from from I am hearing and feeling. Playing is more comfortable and relaxing. Thank you!
Rickey Turner
Burnin' Customer
I love my Burnin Sax tenor mouthpiece! Easier airflow and a fuller rich sound! Thanks Jay!
Christy Lester
Burnin' Customer
I have the BetterSax Burnin' soprano mouthpiece from Sweetwater. At first thought it might just be a redesigned JodyJazz HR*.I was wrong, must say pleasantyly surprised! I have and compared both, the Burnin' is noticeably brighter, more powerful and actually plays easier. That completes my quartet of Burnin' mouthpieces, I must say all four of them are awesome!
Scott D.
Burnin' Customer
I just received the Alto Burnin' #5 mouthpiece. I put a reed on it and began to play. WOW, it's awesome! Thank you very much. It's going to make playing the Better Alto Sax much easier and more enjoyable.
John Chambers
Burnin' Customer
I recently received the Burnin' Bari mpc. I play a 1960 Conn 12M Using a Silverstein Lig and a Fibracell #3 reed..WOW!! I can get a tonal range from Gerry Mulligan to Ronnie Cuber!! This piece is so amazing, I ordered one for Alto and Tenor. I tested my Burnin' on my 1927 Conn Alto, and was almost brought to tears. I have been searching for years to find a piece that works perfectly with my alto. The search is over!! Can't wait to test the tenor piece tonight on my 1937 Conn 10M. THANK YOU!!
Bill C.
Burnin' Customer

Have

QUESTIONS?

Yes! you can order a BetterSax Burnin’ alto mouthpiece anywhere in the world. Customers outside the US can place their order with our friends over at Sax.co.uk and Thomann who will take great care of you. We have a growing list of other international dealers so check your local music shops as well!

Please check the return policy from the dealer you purchase your mouthpiece from.

If you aren’t sure what tip opening you play, we recommend you order a 5 for alto, a 6* for tenor and a 6 for baritone. This will be the easiest to play and ideal for anyone stepping up to their first jazz mouthpiece. All available tip openings offer the same sound quality and consistency. Watch my video above if you want to learn more about tip openings.

This will depend on demand. Send us a message if you would like to request a larger tip opening.

The BURNIN’ mouthpiece makes for an excellent mouthpiece upgrade for anyone who has been playing the saxophone for a while and is looking to get a top quality mouthpiece that is perfectly suitable for advanced beginners up to professional players. We recommend most anyone stepping up to their first jazz mouthpiece select the 5 tip opening. Our best recommendation for a high quality yet low cost beginner mouthpiece is the BetterSax Classic.

Soprano

5* = .055

6* = .065

7* = .075

Alto

5 = .072

6 = .078

7 = .083

Tenor

6* = .095

7* = .105

8* = .115

Baritone

6 = .100

7 = .110

8 = .120

Soprano, Alto and Tenor

Ligatures that fit standard Meyer, Vandoren, JodyJazz and equivalent hard rubber mouthpieces will fit the Burnin’.

Baritone

Standard ligatures for HR tenor, BetterSax Burnin’ and Session for HR Tenor, D’addario H ligature for HR tenor, Rovner & Rovner Versa X for HR tenor, Francois Louis for HR tenor, BG Duo for HR tenor, Silverstein for HR tenor, JodyJazz Power Ring HRT1, Boston Sax Shop Superlative ligature for HR tenor, Yanagisawa Sixs & Yany ligatures for HR tenor, Ishimori ligatures for HR tenor

* the Vandoren M|O hard rubber tenor ligature is not a great fit for the Burnin’ baritone mouthpiece due to its fitted saddle.

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