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Each year, more saxophonists throughout the world are discovering the advantages provided by E. Rousseau mouthpieces. The reason is simple: E. Rousseau mouthpieces work. They work because Eugene Rousseau, active throughout the world as a soloist, has transformed the demands of today's performer into precision performance tools. When you purchase an E. Rousseau mouthpiece, you are making an artistic investment. You know that your investment is sound when you consider that all E. Rousseau mouthpieces meet the following rigid standards: (1) a unique, practical design that balances the baffle, sidewalls, and facing; (2) use of the finest quality hard rubber and metal; (3) thorough and exhaustive field-testing prior to manufacturing; and (4) careful inspection of each mouthpiece prior to shipping.

Dr. Eugene Rousseau is a highly regarded saxophone
player and educator.

A professor of music at the prestigious Indiana
University School of Music, Dr. Rousseau has been a
featured artist in musical venues around the world.

Because he knows what a professional player needs
from his instrument and mouthpieces, he designed
saxophone mouthpieces to meet every performance
requirement.

E. Rousseau Saxophone mouthpieces...
state-of-the-art designs from a world-class performer.

Dr. Eugene Rousseau
Indiana University

E. Rousseau Classic Models

The E. Rousseau Classic Models are
designed to meet the needs of the classical
performer. They provide a warm centered tone,
positive response, and powerful projection. The
Classic Models are available for soprano, alto
tenor and baritone saxophones.

Classic “R” Model Facings
Openings	Soprano	Alto	Tenor	Baritone*
Med. Close	3R	3R	3R	4R
Medium	4R	4R	4R	5R
Med. Open	5R	5R	5R	6R
Open	--	--	--	7R

* Baritone Saxophone mouthpieces
include ligature and cap.

E. Rousseau New Classic Models

The E. Rousseau New Classic alto
mouthpiece was developed to complement the
highly successful ‘R’ series. It has been
designed with an entirely new choice of facings
to meet the demands of the world’s top
performers. Features include a new chamber
with a redesigned baffle and sidewalls to provide
an even more centered tone; a new tip rail for
a more precise fit of reed; and a longer shape
for a more secure fit and easier tuning. The
New Classic series includes soprano, alto
and tenor models.

New Classic Facings
Openings	Soprano	Alto	Tenor
Med. Close	NC3	NC3	NC3
Medium	NC4	NC4	NC4
Med. Open	NC5	NC5	NC5
Open	--	--	--

E. Rousseau Jazz Models


Studio Jazz		JDX Jazz

E. Rousseau Jazz Models give you the
power and versatility to cover the entire
spectrum of jazz, pop, and rock performance.
In addition to the well-established JDX series, the Studio Jazz series provides greater edge and power, consistent with a solid tonal center.
Regardless of your playing requirements,
E. Rousseau has a jazz model for you.

Studio Jazz Facings
Openings	Soprano	Alto	Tenor
Med. Close	--	SJ4	SJ4
Medium	--	SJ5	SJ5
Med. Open	SJ6	SJ6	SJ6
Open	SJ7	SJ7	SJ7
More Open	SJ8	SJ8	SJ8
Very Open	--	--	--

JDX Jazz Facings
Openings	Alto	Tenor	Baritone
Med. Close	JDX4	JDX4	JDX4
Medium	JDX5	JDX5	JDX5
Med. Open	JDX6	JDX6	JDX6
Open	JDX7	JDX7	JDX7
More Open	JDX8	JDX8	JDX8
Very Open	--	--	--

Jazz Metal

The new E. Rousseau Jazz Metal
mouthpiece combines extraordinary design
features, world class technology, and
affordability. Produced from the finest solid
brass using the latest CNC computer-aided
design technology, E. Rousseau Jazz Metal
mouthpieces allow the player to achieve a
powerful tone with an excellent balance of edge
and warmth. Each mouthpiece is 24 carat
gold-plated and includes a superior quality
ligature and cap.

Jazz Metal Facings
Openings	Alto	Tenor
Medium	JMA5	JMT5
Med. Open	JMA6	JMT6
Open	JMA7	JMT7
More Open	JMA8	JMT8
Very Open	JMA9	JMT9

How Should I Test a
Saxophone Mouthpiece?
Dr. Eugene Rousseau, Indiana University

The question is a good one and deserves a straight forward answer. Five steps should be taken in
testing a mouthpiece: (1) Use several reeds of slightly different strengths. Your favorite reed is probably
comfortable on your current mouthpiece. (2) Be certain that the reed is placed correctly on the mouthpiece,
that its tip is even with the mouthpiece tip, and that it is centered from side to side. (3) Does the reed seal?
Keeping the end covered, draw the air out of it and then take the mouthpiece from your mouth.

A popping sound means that the reed is fitting properly on the mouthpiece. A warped reed will not pop
because air is escaping between it and the mouthpiece. (4) Tune to 3rd line B natural on alto, tenor, or
baritone saxophone (5th line F sharp on soprano) to its respective concert pitch. This note may be tuned
slightly flat but never sharp. Improper mouthpiece position can cause bad intonation, poor response, and
inferior tone quality. (5) Do some playing in all registers, from lyrical to rapid staccato, using various
dynamic levels. Repeat the examples several times, then play them, using your own reed and mouthpiece.
Now try the new mouthpiece and reed again. Many players like to record this test, which allows them to
"stand back and listen." Some prefer to have one or more musician-friends listen as each mouthpiece is
played. If you use these "judges," be sure that they cannot see which mouthpiece is being played. Listen
with your ears, not with your eyes. Be patient. Mouthpiece testing takes time. Finally, how does the new
mouthpiece feel to you? To make the right decision you must like the way it sounds and the way it feels.

Good Luck,

E. Rousseau Saxophone Mouthpiece Endorsing Artists
(in alphabetical order)


Denis Diblasio Director of Jazz Studies Rowan University	Kenneth Fischer University of Georgia	Bruce Jordan Professor of Music Sinclair Community College


Otis Murphy Indiana University	Dr. Eric Nestler Associate Professor of Music Doctor of Musical Arts committee chair University of North Texas	C. Raymond Smith Director of Jazz Studies Professor of Saxophone Brigham Young University


Steven Stusek University of North Carolina - Greensboro	Kenneth Tse University of Missouri School of Music

ROUSSEAU JDX 7 "This was my first outing on a Rousseau mouthpiece, and I must admit I was a little sceptical. With typical jazz players prudence, I thought what could this classical guy Eugene Rousseau offer? But, with gritted teeth, my initial impressions of the JDX are good.

Inside the mouthpiece there is a raised baffle, with a step leading down to a horseshoe shaped chamber. This makes the tone warm and full but with an undoubting jazz like buzzy sound, a la Johnny Hodges. There is a lot of power in this mouthpiece but is still great for control. When I put this mouthpiece on any of the modern saxes we stock it helped get a vintage sound. There is a surprising nice bit of bite and the tone is consistent throughout the range of the sax.

This particular tip opening was a little close for my liking and the upper register was a bit of a workout. It was especially noticeable when playing up in the altissimo register; I just couldn’t get the response I’m used to. However, interestingly I know a couple of pros in a local big band that use the JDX and it works well and certainly cuts through. The JDX is great for sax section work and for lead players who like to have a little bit of edge but with an underlying jazz tone. A good ligature combo is the old faithful Rovner Light or the BG Super Revelation, with either Rico Jazz Select/La Voz or Vandoren ZZ, although I found the Vandoren a little too resistant." - TC

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