Detail 01
7* tip opening
Medium-large. Rewards a developed embouchure with volume and flexibility; makes soft playing and altissimo harder if you are not there yet.
Product detailSKU #1274228067138
Otto LinkMetal Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 7*
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metal tenor saxophone mouthpiece, 7* tip opening. For amplified playing where a hard rubber piece gets buried in the mix.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players in loud rock, funk or blues bands
- Section work that calls for a bright, projecting lead sound
- Players who already handle a medium-large tip comfortably
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical, orchestral or concert band tone requirements
- Students on their first year of tenor
- Players who want maximum ease of response over projection
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
Metal construction
Brighter, more cutting than hard rubber. The slimmer body also changes how much mouthpiece you take in.
Detail 03
Tenor-specific
Fits tenor necks only. It will not work on alto, soprano or baritone.
Detail 04
Otto Link metal tenor
A standard-line metal Link, distinct from the New York Series version, which uses a different chamber and facing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Metal bodies are narrower than rubber; your neck cork may need adjusting
- 02Ligatures are not interchangeable between metal and hard rubber mouthpieces
- 03Expect to drop reed strength when moving up to a 7* tip
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this different from the New York Series version?
They are separate designs in the Otto Link metal line, with different chamber and facing work. Play both if you can — the difference is in feel and brightness.
02Do I need a new ligature?
Most likely. Metal mouthpieces have a smaller outer diameter than hard rubber, so an existing rubber-fit ligature will not clamp correctly.
03Will it fit my neck cork?
Metal pieces are slimmer, so a cork fitted for hard rubber is often too thin. A repair tech can build the cork up.
04Is 7* a good tip opening to start with?
It is medium-large and takes real air support. Players coming from a stock 5 or 6 should expect an adjustment period.
