Detail 01
Hard rubber body
Warmer and rounder than metal, with less high-end edge. Easier to blend inside a section.
Product detailSKU #1274228066780
Otto LinkHard Rubber Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece 6*
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard rubber baritone sax mouthpiece with a 6* tip opening. For players wanting a warmer, more centered sound than a metal piece gives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band and section bari work where blend matters
- Players stepping up from a stock student mouthpiece
- Jazz players wanting body and warmth over cutting brightness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or funk horn sections needing edge and projection
- Beginners still building embouchure on a very close facing
- Players who need a metal piece to match a section sound
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
6* tip opening
Medium opening for bari. Flexible enough to shade the tone without demanding a heavy air column.
Detail 03
Baritone facing
Only fits bari necks. The blank and chamber are scaled to the horn and will not work on tenor.
Detail 04
Reed pairing
A 6* generally wants a medium reed. Very hard reeds will feel stiff and choke the response.
Detail 05
$224
Pro-level pricing rather than student. Expect hand-finished facing work, not a molded stock piece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your ligature fits a hard rubber bari blank — metal ligatures usually will not
- 02You will likely need to drop a reed strength coming from a closer piece
- 03Cork on your bari neck may need adjusting for a snug fit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength should I use with a 6*?
Most players land around a medium strength. Start there, then move softer if the piece feels resistant or harder if it feels loose.
02Is hard rubber or metal better for bari?
Neither is better. Hard rubber gives a warmer, more blended sound; metal gives more edge and projection. Choose by the music you play.
03Will my current ligature fit?
Only if it is sized for a hard rubber bari blank. Metal-blank ligatures are narrower and will not tighten properly.
04Is this too open for a student?
A 6* is workable but not the easiest starting point. Players with a developed embouchure will get more out of it.
