Introducing Rousseau 3.0 Saxophone Mouthpieces

We are very proud now to make available to you the new “Rousseau 3.0” Series mouthpieces, now made from start to finish at the JodyJazz factory in Savannah, GA. With this series, we continue Dr. Rousseau’s tradition of excellence, offering saxophonists a mouthpiece that combines his ingenious design with the latest advancements in technology.

After acquiring the Rousseau company in 2020, it was always our plan to eventually manufacture all the Rousseau mouthpieces ourselves at the JodyJazz factory. But it was not something we could accomplish overnight and so we developed a plan to achieve this in stages.

The first stage (“Rousseau 2.0”) was when we worked directly with the original manufacturer to improve the overall quality and consistency of the mouthpieces. This was achieved by enforcing stricter quality controls at the original manufacturer and by having all the mouthpieces come first to the JodyJazz factory for final inspection, hand-finishing and play-testing before shipping.  

Now “Rousseau 3.0” represents the complete transfer of the entire Rousseau line being fully manufactured from start to finish at the JodyJazz factory in Savannah, GA. With this transition to manufacturing at the JodyJazz factory, the company has taken the opportunity to make several upgrades and improvements to many of the mouthpiece models.

The Classic NC and Classic R Alto models now feature new improved facing curves for all tip openings. The JDX Series has been completely overhauled and redesigned with all new models. Dr. Rousseau’s innovative ‘V Chamber’ design which he used previously only on the JDX Baritone, is now used also for the JDX Alto and Tenor and the all-new JDX Soprano models. The tip opening numbers of the JDX Series also now align with popular Jazz mouthpieces.

Finally, all the new Rousseau 3.0 mouthpieces feature a significantly upgraded overall look and appearance with a new elegant matte finish with a deep, rich luster and fully engraved logos finished with gold paint.

The release of Rousseau 3.0 marks an exciting new chapter for Rousseau, blending Dr. Rousseau’s timeless design with modern craftsmanship and innovation. By bringing the manufacturing process entirely in-house at our JodyJazz factory, we’ve enhanced every aspect of these mouthpieces—from their refined playability to their elevated aesthetic. We’re thrilled to continue Dr. Rousseau’s legacy while pushing the boundaries of saxophone mouthpiece technology, and we can’t wait for you to experience the improvements.