Regarding plating: Plating is not only cosmetic but it protects you from the very slight chance of brass poisoning. Our metal JodyJazz mouthpieces are made from a solid bar of brass. Then there are three layers of plating starting with Copper then Silver or Nickel and then the Gold. We use heavy Gold in 24kts. Over the long run the top layer of Gold can start to wear off. You are still protected from brass poisoning by the other two layers, which will not wear off.

I had played a gold plated mouthpiece for a long time because I liked the feel of the gold on my face and how it warmed easily. But it was important for me to satisfy myself that gold actually WAS better, so when we were in the prototype production phase for the mouthpiece, I had the design team make mouthpieces that were completely silver plated, completely gold plated and also a combination of silver and gold.

For applications where plating thickness is critical we periodically measure plated layers using a process called " x-ray fluorescence". This non-destructive method is very precise for measuring the actual metal deposition on an object after electroplating.

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Re-plating is renewing the surface of your item with the appropriate metal, silver, gold, pewter, brass, through an electromagnetic process.

Here are some of the main differences between Jazz and Classical mouthpieces. These are simplifications and generalities just for comparison purposes.

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Answer: Yes, all adults can use SnoreMate since it will take the precise shape of your mouth, big or small.

Answer: In a small percentage of persons, the mouthpiece is uncomfortable to use, owing to various physical factors relating to the individual. If you happen to fall into the category, don't worry just return by post the SnoreMate mouthpiece to the SnoreMate postal address along with your details and a full refund of the purchase will be refunded to you, excluding the postage cost. (Within the 30 day warranty period.

Jody Espina Has been a Jazz Educator and Professional Musician all of his working life. He is passionate about producing only mouthpieces that perform perfectly, for students, professionals and amateurs. That means play testing every piece before it leaves the shop and being willing to reject any mouthpiece until it meets his quality standards.

That's difficult to say since we have so many different models. The simple answer is that they all play great.

The outside shape of a mouthpiece is more important than most people think. Hard rubber mouthpieces open up the mouth more than a metal mouthpiece. This accounts for part of the sound difference between hard rubber mouthpieces and metal mouthpieces. A duckbill beak has a different feel from a standard beak. Our JodyJazz Classics have an outside shape more similar to metal mouthpieces than to hard rubber mouthpieces.

There are many problems associated with tin plating. One of which is whiskering, like cadmium and zinc, thin needle-like crystals known as "whiskers" form within a period after plating that may vary from a few weeks to several years. A whisker may measure up to .0001" (2.5um) in diameter, and grow spontaneously to a length of 0.375" (10 mm). Conditions that tend to promote the growth of whiskers are compressive stresses and uniform temperatures for long periods of time.

Yes. We do white color plating such as Silver, Fake Rhodium or Rhodium plating as desired by you. We can also supply our products with bicolor plating. Our Silver plated bangles that match the White Gold color are very popular.

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