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10 tip opening
Wide gap between reed and tip. More air and volume on tap, harder to control at low dynamics.
Product detailSKU #1274228071557
MeyerHard Rubber Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 10 m
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard rubber tenor mouthpiece with a very open 10 tip. For experienced players who want volume and flexibility, not a first upgrade.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud settings — rock, funk and R&B horn sections
- Players with a developed embouchure already used to open tips
- Bending notes and subtone work that open facings make easier
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners and students; a 10 tip tires an undeveloped embouchure fast
- Classical and concert band, where closer tips give steadier pitch
- Alto or soprano players — this is cut for tenor
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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Hard rubber body
Rounder, warmer core than a metal piece, and less bright when pushed hard.
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M chamber
Medium interior volume. Fuller than a small chamber, more focused than a large one.
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Tenor cut
Bore and shank are sized for a tenor neck. It will not seat on alto or soprano.
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Meyer's own numbering
The number is the tip, the letter the chamber. Compare within Meyer, not against other brands' scales.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Expect to drop one or two reed strengths coming from a closer tip
- 02Check that your ligature fits a hard rubber tenor blank before switching
- 03Budget for ligature, cap and reeds alongside the mouthpiece
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the 10 mean?
It is the tip opening on Meyer's scale, at the open end of their tenor range. Wider gap, more air moved, more volume, less forgiving of a tired embouchure.
02Is this good for a beginner?
No. Start with a closer tip. A 10 asks for air support and embouchure control that take years to build.
03What reed strength should I use?
Softer than usual. Players moving from a mid tip typically go down one to two strengths to keep the response even across the horn.
04Hard rubber or metal?
Hard rubber gives a rounder, warmer core. Metal is brighter and cuts harder through a band. This is the hard rubber version.
