Detail 01
Stainless steel body
Won't chip like rubber if it takes a knock, and won't discolour or degrade from swab moisture over years.
Product detailSKU #1274319722737
BeechlerMetal Soprano Saxophone Mouthpiece Model 7
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A stainless steel soprano saxophone mouthpiece in a size 7 facing. For soprano players who want a metal piece rather than a rubber one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Soprano players wanting metal instead of a rubber mouthpiece
- Doublers who need a durable piece that travels in a gig bag
- Players replacing a worn or chipped soprano mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tenor, alto or baritone players — soprano fit only
- Anyone whose ligature is sized for a rubber soprano piece
- Players on a tight budget; this is the priciest of the three
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.
Detail 02
Metal, not rubber
Metal bodies are thinner-walled than rubber at the same opening, so a rubber-piece ligature usually won't clamp correctly.
Detail 03
Size 7 facing
A mid-range tip opening in this numbering. Higher numbers open up, lower numbers close down.
Detail 04
Soprano shank
Sized for a soprano neck or straight-horn cork. It won't fit any larger saxophone.
Detail 05
$429 price point
Metal construction and machining put this well above rubber soprano pieces at the same facing size.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for a metal-specific soprano ligature — rubber-piece ligatures generally won't fit
- 02No ligature, cap or reed included
- 03Metal seats differently on cork; expect to adjust cork thickness for correct pitch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will my existing ligature fit?
Probably not. Metal mouthpieces have a narrower outside diameter than rubber ones at the same size, so budget for a ligature made for metal soprano pieces.
02What size is the tip opening?
It's a size 7 in this numbering — mid-range. Larger numbers are more open, smaller numbers more closed.
03Does stainless steel hold up better than rubber?
For handling and storage, yes. Steel doesn't chip at the tip or rails the way rubber can, and it doesn't discolour with age.
04Does this fit a curved soprano?
It fits a soprano neck cork, straight or curved, provided the cork is sized correctly. It won't fit alto or tenor.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Stainless Steel
1 detailsOther
- Tip S
- See Above
