Detail 01
.072 tip opening
The closest of the three. Easier to control and less tiring over a long rehearsal, with less top-end volume available.
Product detailSKU #1274319721878
JodyJazzHR* Hard Rubber Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Model #5M (.072 Tip)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard rubber alto sax mouthpiece with a .072 tip and medium chamber. The close-tip option, aimed at players who want control and easy response.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving off a stock mouthpiece without a big adjustment
- Concert band and section playing where blend matters
- Players who prefer firmer reeds and a tightly focused sound
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or funk horn sections needing maximum volume
- Players who want a loose, bendable feel for jazz phrasing
- Anyone already comfortable on an open tip; this will feel restrictive
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
Medium chamber
Standard interior size. Keeps intonation predictable and the sound centered rather than spread.
Detail 03
Hard rubber body
Warmer than metal and comfortable on the lip. Common choice for players coming from school-issue mouthpieces.
Detail 04
Alto-specific
Fits alto necks only. Not interchangeable with tenor, soprano, or bari.
Detail 05
$219 price
Mid-tier. A real step up from stock plastic without moving into handmade pricing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature, cap, or reeds included
- 02Close tips pair with harder reeds; expect to buy a strength up
- 03Hard rubber discolors in sunlight and heat, so keep it cased
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength works with a .072 tip?
Typically 3 to 3.5. Closer tips take firmer reeds, so if you play 2.5 elsewhere you will likely move up.
02Is .072 too close for jazz?
It works, but you get less bend and less volume than an open tip. Players wanting more flexibility usually go to the .083 or .090.
03Will my school ligature fit?
Ligatures made for standard hard rubber alto mouthpieces generally fit. Metal-mouthpiece ligatures are smaller and usually will not.
04How does this compare to the 7M and 8M?
Only the tip opening changes. 5M is .072, 7M is .083, 8M is .090. Same hard rubber and medium chamber across all three.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Hard Rubber
1 detailsOther
- Chamber
- Medium
