Detail 01
5 tip opening
A narrow-to-medium opening. Easier to control and less tiring than a 6 or 7, and it pairs with harder reeds.
Product detailSKU #1274228071804
MeyerHard Rubber Soprano Saxophone Mouthpiece 5 Medium
Sale
1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard rubber soprano sax mouthpiece with a 5 tip opening and medium chamber. A step up for players outgrowing a stock mouthpiece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Soprano players moving off the mouthpiece that came with the horn
- Jazz and pop playing where a focused, present tone helps
- Doublers who want a soprano piece matched to a Meyer alto
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical soprano work wanting a darker, more blended sound
- Players who need a wide tip opening for volume and bend
- Anyone unwilling to buy new reeds to match the facing
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
Balanced between the large chambers that spread the sound and small ones that focus it. Even response across the range.
Detail 03
Hard rubber body
Warmer and less edgy than metal, and it doesn't feel cold on the lip in an unheated room.
Detail 04
Soprano-specific
The bore is cut for a soprano neck only. It will not fit alto, tenor or clarinet.
Detail 05
Around $240
Professional-tier pricing. The jump in tone and intonation over a stock mouthpiece is where the money goes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature or cap included — budget for a soprano ligature that fits hard rubber
- 02Your current reed strength may feel wrong; expect to re-test strengths
- 03Hard rubber discolors with sunlight and hot cars — keep it capped and shaded
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength works with a 5 tip?
A narrower tip like the 5 generally takes a harder reed than a wide opening would. Most players land in the 2.5 to 3.5 range and test from there.
02Is a 5 too closed for a beginner?
No, the opposite. Narrower tips take less air control, so a 5 is one of the easier facings to get a stable tone on.
03Does a ligature come with it?
No. You will need a soprano ligature sized for a hard rubber mouthpiece, which is slightly wider than a metal one.
04Will this fit my curved soprano?
It fits a soprano saxophone neck regardless of whether the horn is straight or curved, since the neck taper is what matters.
