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D facing
A moderate tip opening. Easier to control than wider facings and works with medium-strength reeds.
Product detailSKU #1274115059784
Selmer ParisS80 Series Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece D
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A baritone sax mouthpiece from Selmer Paris' S80 line in the D facing, a middling tip opening aimed at concert and section players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and big-band bari players wanting an even, centered sound
- Students stepping up from a stock factory mouthpiece
- Doublers who want predictable response across the horn
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or funk bari work needing a brighter, wider-open piece
- Players already committed to a specific jazz facing
- Anyone shopping under $100 for a first mouthpiece
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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S80 series
Selmer's classical-leaning line. Consistent piece-to-piece, so replacing one later plays close to this one.
Detail 03
Baritone fit
Sized for bari sax necks only. It will not fit tenor, alto or soprano.
Detail 04
Hard rubber body
Warmer and less edgy than metal. Also softer, so chips and tooth wear are real risks.
Detail 05
$389 price
Bari mouthpieces cost more than smaller horns simply because of the material volume involved.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature or cap included on most mouthpiece purchases — confirm before ordering
- 02Reed strength usually needs adjusting when changing facings; buy a mixed pack
- 03Hard rubber discolors in sunlight and heat; keep it capped and out of a hot car
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength works with a D facing?
Medium strengths are the usual starting point for a D. Buy a couple of adjacent strengths and settle on whichever gives easy low notes without a stuffy top end.
02Will my current ligature fit?
A ligature made for a hard rubber baritone mouthpiece will usually fit. Metal-mouthpiece ligatures are a different diameter and will not.
03Does this fit any baritone saxophone?
Yes, bari sax necks are standardized enough that this seats on virtually any baritone. The cork may need light sanding or added cork grease for a snug fit.
04How should I clean it?
Lukewarm water and a mouthpiece brush. Skip hot water, alcohol and ultrasonic cleaners — all of them dull or craze hard rubber.
