Better Sax Burnin’ Mouthpiece – Better Sax

This Mouthpiece is

BURNIN'

  • $249 – alto
  • $279- tenor
  • FREE SHIPPING

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ALTO BURNIN'
TENOR BURNIN'

Tomorrow's Vintage Mouthpiece Today

Probably the best alto mouthpiece I’ve ever played. The 6 tip opening is perfect for me.
George ColemanSaxophone Legend & NEA Jazz Master
George Coleman
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 AlexanderInternational Recording Artist
Eric Alexander
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 EspinaFounder of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces
Jody Espina
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 CheekDirector Sax.co.uk
Jim Cheek
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 PrinceRecording Artist
William Prince
Hey Jay, mouthpieces are killin man!🙌🏽 still love my custom dark alto(8)and my HR* tenor(11) but these are beautiful in their own way and very easy to play!
Joey DefrancescoLegendary Multi-instrumentalist
Joey Defrancesco
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 NeffRenowned Mouthpiece Reviewer and Educator
Steve Neff
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ALTO BURNIN'
TENOR BURNIN'

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.

LARGE 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 proprietary Jody Jazz 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.

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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.

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What Cats are Saying about the BURNIN'

Better Sax BURNIN' Mouthpiece Players

Jay, I  use a Burnin’ sax mouthpiece for my Better Sax alto… and love it.  Best blowing and sounding combination I’ve ever played.

I received my 7* tenor mouthpiece about three weeks ago.  I’m playing exclusively on my Burnin’ alto piece and am loving it.

On tenor, I’ve been playing all metal mouthpieces for four decades, but have been experimenting with rubber on tenor for the past year.
It’s taken a while to find the ideal reed for my new Burnin’ piece, but I’ve now found it.  I had to go a little firmer on the reed than I normally play, but now I can get a nice indoor Link tone and volume with it, and can get a funkier sound with some edge when I need it.

I can see playing this new Burnin’ tenor piece full-time, for sure.

Congratulations again to you and Jody on another great mouthpiece.  I really do think these are going to be the vintage pieces of the future.  I knew Ron Coehlo very well (RPC), and have worked with Phil Barone on my tenor set-up over the years.  You guys are really killing it!

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.

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.

Are you and Jody Espina ever going to come out with a Burnin’ baritone mouthpiece? If so, that’s my main horn, and I want to get on the list RIGHT NOW!

Hello Jay.

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 what I am hearing and feeling.  Playing is more comfortable and relaxing.

Thank you!

“I just received the Alto Burnin’ #5 mouthpiece. I put a reed on it and began to play. WOW WOW WOW It’s awesome! Thank you very much. It’s going to make playing the Better Alto Sax much easier and more enjoyable.”

“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.”

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William Prince

Saxophonist - Smooth Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Blues

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QUESTIONS?

Yes! you can order a BetterSax Burnin’ alto mouthpiece anywhere in the world. Customers outside the US can place thier 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!

Right now the BURNIN’ mouthpiece is available for alto and tenor saxophones. Keep an eye out for annoucnements about what’s coming next.

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 or a 6* for tenor. 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.

Alto

5 = .072

6 = .078

7 = .083

Tenor

6* = .095

7* = .105

8* = .115

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