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Metal body
Brighter and more projecting than hard rubber, with a quicker response and more edge when pushed hard.
Product detailSKU #1274228066948
Otto LinkMetal Soprano Saxophone Mouthpiece 7*
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metal soprano sax mouthpiece with a 7* tip opening. For a player who wants more projection and edge than a hard rubber piece gives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players cutting through a loud band or amplified stage
- Soprano work needing brightness and a firm core
- Upgrading from a stock student mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners still building embouchure strength
- Classical soprano playing that wants a dark, blended tone
- Anyone whose ligature is sized for hard rubber
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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7* tip opening
A medium-open facing. Takes more air and lip control than a 5 or 6, and gives more volume and bend.
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Soprano-specific
Sized only for soprano sax. It will not fit alto, tenor, or clarinet necks.
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Metal shank diameter
Metal pieces are slimmer than hard rubber, so most hard rubber ligatures will not clamp properly.
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Price tier
This is a serious step up from a stock piece, priced as a long-term keeper rather than a trial purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No reed, ligature, or cap included — budget for those separately
- 02Metal shank needs a metal-specific ligature, not your hard rubber one
- 03A 7* usually wants a softer reed than you use on a closer tip
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the star in 7* mean?
It marks a tip opening between the 7 and the 8. Slightly more open than a plain 7, so it takes a bit more air.
02Will my current ligature fit?
Only if it is made for a metal soprano mouthpiece. Hard rubber ligatures are cut wider and will not clamp securely on metal.
03Is metal harder to play than hard rubber?
It responds faster and is less forgiving of a loose embouchure. Most players adapt within a few sessions, often by dropping a half reed strength.
04Does it fit a straight and curved soprano?
Yes. The mouthpiece fits the neck cork, and that is the same on both body styles.
