"Every handcrafted piece carries the soul of its creator, a reflection of their artistry, a testament to their passion, and a legacy that echoes through every note."
A Mouthpiece as Unique as You
At JJ Babbitt, we believe that no two musicians are the same, and their mouthpieces shouldn’t be either. Our handcrafted approach allows us to celebrate the individuality of each player, creating pieces that aren’t just manufactured or mass produced—they’re brought to life with a touch that only skilled hands can deliver. It’s not about uniformity; it’s about crafting something as unique as the artists who play them.
In our workshop, the art of mouthpiece making is where tradition meets modern precision. Each piece is shaped by skilled artisans and guided by a century of craftsmanship, all while meeting the exacting standards of today’s musician. Our process is more than manufacturing—it’s creating, with every cut, grind, and polish infused with purpose.
Our hard rubber mouthpieces are molded from a specially formulated, natural rubber compound, then vulcanized for 18-24 hours to ensure optimal hardness and durability. Each mouthpiece is then hand-shaped, hand-faced, and hand-finished to reveal its true character and musical potential. For our metal mouthpieces, the process begins with two separate halves, forged and then brazed and annealed together using silver solder. This unique technique alters the metal at its molecular level, crafting tone qualities that are as rich and complex as the musicians who play them. Each metal mouthpiece is then hand-shaped, hand-faced, and hand-finished, before being plated in 24k gold to provide a striking finish that matches its sonic brilliance.
This is the same meticulous approach that shaped the mouthpieces of musical legends like John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Cannonball Adderley, and Dexter Gordon, honoring the legacy of a sound that has endured for generations. Unlike the standardization of CNC methods, we believe that true character emerges when raw materials are shaped by hand, allowing the natural nuances of each mouthpiece to shine through. Nobody else in the world makes mouthpieces the way we do, and it’s how we’ve done it for over 100 years.
If you want to discover and express your own unique musical voice, our mouthpieces are crafted to help you do just that. There’s a magical moment when a musician finds a mouthpiece that not only feels right but also brings their true voice to life—allowing them to uniquely express themselves to the world. We craft ours with that moment in mind, helping musicians discover and celebrate their own musical identity. For those who prefer to blend in with uniformity, there are always mouthpieces made to be identical to the one before and after it. But for musicians who dare to stand out, our handcrafted pieces are as individual as the notes they play.
This is not just a product; it’s a journey of artistry that honors the unique voice of every musician.
