Detail 01
5 facing (tip opening)
Close tip. Easier to control and less tiring, and it works with softer reeds. Caps how loud you can push it.
Product detailSKU #1274034480602
RicoGraftonite Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece C Chamber / 5 Facing
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hard-rubber alto sax mouthpiece with a C chamber and 5 tip opening. A conventional step up from a stock student mouthpiece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students replacing the mouthpiece that came with a rental horn
- Concert band and classroom playing where blend matters
- A first mouthpiece upgrade before spending real money
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a bright, loud rock or funk tone
- Anyone already on a mid-size or open tip who wants more freedom
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
C chamber
Round, medium chamber. Middle-of-the-road tone, more centered and even than bright and edgy.
Detail 03
Graftonite material
Molded hard-rubber-style body. Durable and consistent piece to piece, unlike hand-finished mouthpieces.
Detail 04
Alto sax fit
Sized for an alto neck cork. Will not fit tenor, soprano, or clarinet.
Detail 05
Close tip plus medium chamber
The combination favors control and intonation over volume. Good pairing for a developing embouchure.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature or cap is guaranteed — check what you have before playing
- 02Reeds sold separately; a close 5 tip suits softer strengths
- 03New mouthpiece may need slight neck cork grease or a cork adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength goes with a 5 facing?
Softer reeds. A close tip like a 5 pairs well with lighter strengths; a stiff reed on a close tip chokes off the sound.
02Is this better than the mouthpiece on my rental?
It is a more consistent piece with defined chamber and facing specs, which usually means steadier intonation and response.
03Will it fit my tenor sax?
No. This is an alto mouthpiece and will not seat on a tenor neck.
04Does a ligature come with it?
Do not assume so. Have an alto ligature and cap on hand, or order them alongside.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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