Detail 01
M9 facing
A fairly open tip. More volume and flexibility on tap, but it takes more air and embouchure control.
Product detailSKU #1290447864020
RicoMetalite Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece M9
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A baritone sax mouthpiece in the M9 facing. For players wanting a brighter, more cutting alternative to a stock student piece without spending much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Baritone players stepping up from the mouthpiece that came with the horn
- Loud settings — funk, ska, rock horn sections, marching
- A second mouthpiece kept in the case for louder gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical or concert-band players who need a dark, blended tone
- Beginners still building embouchure — an open facing tires you fast
- Alto or tenor players; this fits baritone 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
Baritone-specific
Shank and chamber are sized for a bari neck. It will not seat correctly on alto or tenor.
Detail 03
Metalite body
Molded, not hand-faced. Consistent unit to unit, so a replacement plays like the one you had.
Detail 04
Around $50
Entry-tier pricing. A low-risk way to test whether a more open facing suits you before buying a hand-faced piece.
Detail 05
Single tip size sold
No facing choice here — if M9 is too open or too closed for you, you change mouthpieces, not settings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature, cap, or reed included — plan on using or buying your own
- 02Your current ligature may not fit; bari ligatures vary by mouthpiece body size
- 03An open facing usually wants a softer reed than you currently play
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the M9 mean?
It's the facing designation — the tip opening. Higher numbers are more open, needing more air and generally a softer reed, and giving more volume and bend.
02Will my ligature fit?
Not guaranteed. Baritone mouthpiece bodies differ in size and shape, so a ligature from a different piece may be loose or too tight. Try it before the gig.
03Is this good for jazz or concert band?
It leans bright and projecting, which suits jazz, funk and rock horn lines. For blended concert-band playing, a more closed, darker piece is the usual choice.
04Does it fit tenor sax?
No. This is a baritone mouthpiece — the shank bore is sized for a bari neck and will not seal on a tenor.
