The J&D Hite Premiere is a plastic tenor saxophone mouthpiece that punches well above its price point. It's built on a design philosophy David Hite developed over decades: efficient facing geometry, careful finishing, and consistent play-tested results. The plastic construction is the same type of material found in many professional-grade mouthpieces — not cheap student plastic — and it's finished to the same standards as the higher-end J&D Hite line.
The Premiere's acoustical design keeps intonation accurate and response consistent, making it a solid fit for school band players looking to step up from a stock mouthpiece, or for anyone who needs a reliable, versatile piece for a variety of playing styles. Each mouthpiece is individually play-tested and adjusted before it leaves the factory.
For reed pairing, medium or medium-hard reeds with a strong center and thinner sides work well with the Premiere's facing design — cuts like Rico Jazz Select, LaVoz, or Vandoren Java are commonly recommended.
Product Features:
- Designed for Bb tenor saxophone
- Plastic construction — the same material type used in many professional mouthpieces
- Efficient facing design for accurate intonation and flexible tone
- Each mouthpiece individually play-tested and adjusted
- Works well with medium to medium-hard reeds (Rico Jazz Select, LaVoz, Vandoren Java)
- Premiere Series — student price, professional finishing standards
Brand: J&D Hite
Model: Premiere Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece
SKU: DH118
Condition: New
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