Detail 01
8 tip opening
Wide on the Meyer scale. More reed movement and volume, but it takes steady air and embouchure control.
Product detailSKU #1274228071400
MeyerHard Rubber Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece 8 Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard rubber alto sax mouthpiece, 8 tip opening with a medium chamber. For experienced alto players who want a more open setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto players moving up from a narrow stock mouthpiece
- Combo and small-group playing where projection matters
- Players with developed air support who want more reed flexibility
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year students still building embouchure strength
- Tenor, soprano or baritone players — alto blanks fit alto only
- Players who want a very dark, closed classical setup
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
Hard rubber
Ebonite body. Rounder and warmer than metal, and warmer against the teeth in a cold room.
Detail 03
Medium chamber
The volume behind the tip. Medium keeps intonation predictable and the sound centered rather than spread.
Detail 04
Alto size
Takes alto reeds and an alto ligature. Nothing from a tenor or soprano setup will fit it.
Detail 05
$159.99
Step-up money over a student mouthpiece. Expect a piece you keep as your horn improves.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that your current alto ligature closes on a hard rubber blank
- 02Softer reeds than usual — an 8 with a stiff reed will feel choked
- 03Reset your cork position; the piece will likely sit differently for pitch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is an 8 too open for me?
If you tire quickly or lose pitch control on long phrases, start narrower. An 8 rewards steady air support and gives back volume and flexibility.
02What does Medium refer to?
The chamber, meaning the space inside the mouthpiece behind the tip. Medium is the middle option and keeps the sound centered with predictable intonation.
03Will my reeds still work?
Your alto reeds will fit, but the strength probably needs to drop. A wider tip opening generally pairs with a softer reed.
04Hard rubber or metal for alto?
Hard rubber leans warmer and rounder, metal leans brighter with more edge. For jazz and general playing, hard rubber is the more common starting point.
