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M8 facing
The larger number is the wider tip opening. M8 is more open than the M7 in the same line.
Product detailSKU #1274319722734
BeechlerDiamond Inlay Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Model M8
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A tenor saxophone mouthpiece from Beechler's Diamond Inlay line in an M8 facing — the more open of the two tenor options here.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players who prefer a wider tip and softer reeds
- Anyone finding their current piece too resistant to push
- Players stepping up from a stock tenor mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players on alto, soprano or baritone
- Beginners still building embouchure strength on an open facing
- Anyone who wants a piece that works with their existing reed strength unchanged
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Wider tip opening
Open facings generally pair with softer reeds. Your current strength will likely feel stiff on this one.
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Tenor-specific shank
Bore and shank are cut for a tenor neck. It won't seat correctly on any other saxophone.
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Diamond inlay
A visual marker for the model line. It sits on the body and doesn't change how the piece plays.
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$165 price point
Step-up money rather than stock-piece money, without moving into hand-faced custom territory.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature or cap included — confirm yours fits this body first
- 02Budget for a box of softer reeds; open facings change what strength works
- 03Neck cork may need adjusting so the piece seats at the right depth
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the M8 more open than the M7?
Yes. In this numbering the higher number is the wider tip opening, so the M8 is the more open of the two.
02What reeds should I get?
Buy a strength or half-strength softer than what you use now, and try a couple of options. Open facings resist harder reeds.
03Does this fit an alto?
No. It's cut for a tenor neck only.
04Is a ligature included?
No. You'll need a tenor ligature that fits this body, plus a cap if you want one.
