Detail 01
Hard rubber body
Warmer, rounder tone than metal, with less bite. Also lighter in the mouth and less cold on a first note.
Product detailSKU #1274228067252
Otto LinkHard Rubber Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 6*
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hard rubber tenor sax mouthpiece with a 6* tip. Aimed at players who want a warm, traditional jazz voice rather than a bright, cutting one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small-group and combo jazz where blend matters more than volume
- Players stepping up from a stock student mouthpiece
- Anyone wanting a darker tone than a metal piece gives
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock, funk or R&B horn sections needing edge and projection
- Classical players, who use a different mouthpiece and reed setup
- Alto or soprano players — this is tenor only
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
Middle of the road. Open enough for expression and bending, still controllable. Pairs well with medium-strength reeds.
Detail 03
Otto Link design
A long-standing tenor jazz mouthpiece pattern, built around a warm core rather than maximum projection.
Detail 04
Tenor saxophone
Sized for tenor only. Won't fit alto, soprano or baritone necks, and takes tenor reeds, not alto.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No ligature, cap or reeds unless listed separately
- 02A 6* usually wants softer reeds than a close-tip stock piece — expect to re-test strengths
- 03Hard rubber discolors with UV and sweat; keep it out of sunlight
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength works with a 6*?
Most players land around 2.5 to 3 on a 6* tenor tip. Buy a couple of strengths and test — reed and tip opening have to balance.
02Hard rubber or metal?
Hard rubber runs warmer and blends more easily. Metal is brighter and cuts through a loud band. This one is the warm option.
03Does it come with a ligature?
Not included here. You'll need a tenor ligature and cap sized for a hard rubber mouthpiece — metal-piece ligatures are usually too small.
04Will my current ligature fit?
Only if it was made for a hard rubber tenor piece. Hard rubber bodies are larger than metal, so metal-mouthpiece ligatures generally won't close around it.
