Detail 01
7* tip opening
Medium-large gap between reed and tip rail. More air moves through, and reed strength usually needs to drop a half step.
Product detailSKU #1274228067521
Otto LinkHard Rubber Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 7*
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard rubber tenor sax mouthpiece in a 7* tip. A step up from a stock mouthpiece for a player with a developed embouchure.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players moving off the mouthpiece that came with the horn
- Intermediate and advancing players with a settled embouchure
- Anyone wanting a rubber tenor piece rather than metal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year beginners — the 7* tip takes more air control
- Players committed to a narrower tip like a 5 or 6
- Anyone needing a mouthpiece that ships ready to play with ligature and cap
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 body
Warmer and darker in character than metal, and it feels less cold and slippery on the teeth.
Detail 03
Tenor saxophone fit
Sized to a tenor neck cork only. It will not seat on alto or bari.
Detail 04
Otto Link build
A long-standing tenor design. Sits in the middle of the pack for resistance rather than at either extreme.
Detail 05
$153
Standard pro-level rubber mouthpiece money. Expect a real jump over a stock piece, not a boutique hand-finished one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm you have a ligature and cap that fit a hard rubber tenor blank
- 02Reeds are not included; try a half strength softer than usual with a 7*
- 03Your neck cork may need sanding or greasing to seat it correctly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength for a 7*?
Most players drop roughly half a strength from what they use on a smaller tip. If you play 3 on a stock piece, start at 2.5 and adjust.
02Does it come with a ligature?
Treat it as mouthpiece only and have a ligature and cap ready that fit a hard rubber tenor blank.
03Is 7* too open for a beginner?
For a true beginner, yes. It takes steadier air and embouchure control than a narrower tip. It suits a player a year or two in.
04Will it fit my tenor?
It fits standard tenor saxophone necks. If it's tight or loose, the cork is the variable — cork gets compressed with age and can be replaced.
