Detail 01
C chamber
The small chamber of the range. Air moves through a tighter space, giving a more compact, focused, brighter sound with a bit more resistance.
Product detailSKU #1274034480589
RicoGraftonite Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece C Chamber / 7 Facing
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Molded alto sax mouthpiece with a small chamber and medium tip opening. A cheap, durable step up from a stock student mouthpiece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students replacing a worn or lost stock mouthpiece
- Players wanting a brighter, more focused sound than a stock piece
- A backup mouthpiece to keep in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players after a broad, dark, spread sound
- Anyone wanting hard rubber or metal feel and finish
- Tenor or soprano players — this is alto only
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
7 facing
A mid-range tip opening. Enough room to push air without demanding a strong embouchure, and forgiving of reed strength choices.
Detail 03
Graftonite molded body
Plastic, not hard rubber. Survives drops better and won't discolor, but feels less warm in the mouth than rubber.
Detail 04
Alto sax fit
Bore is sized for an alto neck cork. Won't fit tenor or soprano, and may need cork adjusted to seat right.
Detail 05
Medium tip with a small chamber
Suits medium reeds, roughly 2.5 to 3. A 4 on this setup will feel stiff for most students.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan to use your existing ligature and cap — assume neither is in the box.
- 02Your neck cork may need greasing, or light sanding, to seat this correctly.
- 03Reeds are separate. Have medium-strength alto reeds on hand before the first session.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength should I use with a 7 facing?
Start around 2.5 to 3 on alto. If it feels resistant and stuffy, drop half a strength; if it's thin and buzzy, go up half.
02What does the C chamber change compared to A or B?
C is the smallest chamber of the three, so the sound is more focused and brighter with slightly more resistance. A is the largest and broadest.
03Will this fit on my alto's neck?
It's sized for a standard alto neck. If it's loose or too tight, that's the cork — add cork grease or have a tech adjust it.
04Is it an upgrade over the mouthpiece that came with a student sax?
Generally yes on consistency and response. It's still a budget molded piece, not a step into professional hard rubber territory.
