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6* tip opening
Sits between a 6 and a 7. Moderately open — more flexible and louder, with a bit more resistance than a stock piece.
Product detailSKU #1274228066770
Otto LinkMetal Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 6*
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metal tenor sax mouthpiece with a 6* tip opening. Aimed at players who want more projection and edge than a hard rubber piece gives.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players cutting through a horn section or loud band
- Rock, funk and R&B gigs needing projection without a mic
- Upgrading from a stock student tenor mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical or concert-band players wanting a dark, blended tone
- Beginners with unsettled embouchure and air support
- Players committed to a rubber-mouthpiece ligature they like
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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Metal body
Smaller outside dimensions than hard rubber, so it feels noticeably slimmer under the top teeth.
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Metal construction
Typically brighter and more projecting than a rubber piece of the same facing, which is the reason to choose it.
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Tenor-specific
Bore is cut for a tenor neck. It will not seat on alto, soprano, or baritone.
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$467 price tier
Professional piece. The mouthpiece is the purchase, not the whole setup — ligature and reeds are extra.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ligature and cap are not part of this configuration — buy a metal tenor set
- 02Rubber-piece ligatures are too wide and will not clamp properly
- 03Expect to re-test reed strengths; your usual box may feel too hard
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between 6 and 6*?
The star is a half step in tip opening. A 6* is slightly more open than a 6, so it needs marginally more air and a slightly softer reed.
02Do I need a special ligature?
Yes. Use a ligature made for metal tenor mouthpieces. Ones built for hard rubber are too large to tighten evenly.
03Will it fit my neck cork?
Metal pieces often have a different bore fit than rubber. A tech can shave or recork the neck if it is too tight or too loose.
04Is this too much mouthpiece for an intermediate player?
A 6* is playable at intermediate level, but you need steady air. If you struggle with a stock piece, sort that out first.
