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Tenor saxophone
Bored for a tenor neck cork. It will not seal on alto, soprano or baritone.
Product detailSKU #1274115059478
Selmer ParisSoloist Tenor Saxophone Mouthpieces E Facing
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Selmer Paris Soloist tenor saxophone mouthpiece in an E facing. A step-up piece for players moving past the mouthpiece that came with the horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players outgrowing a stock student mouthpiece
- Jazz and combo playing where a more open facing helps
- Advancing students whose air support and reed control are steady
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Alto, soprano or baritone players; this is tenor only
- Early beginners, who will find a closer facing easier to control
- Anyone who needs a matched ligature and cap included
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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E facing
Tip opening sits toward the open end of the Soloist letters, so it takes more air than the smaller letters.
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Facing is fixed
Tip opening cannot be adjusted. Changing your setup later means buying a different letter, not modifying this one.
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Soloist body shape
Ligatures cut for the Soloist grip it properly. A generic ligature can sit crooked or slip.
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$339
Well above stock-mouthpiece money. The jump pays off once your air and embouchure are consistent.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ligature and cap are not included; check yours fits the Soloist body
- 02Expect to retest reed strengths; your current box may feel stiff
- 03Have a tight neck cork shaved rather than forcing the mouthpiece on
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the E facing mean?
It is the tip opening. E sits toward the more open end of the Soloist range, so it takes more air and usually a lighter reed than the smaller letters.
02Does it come with a ligature?
No. Budget for a ligature and cap sized for the Soloist body, since a generic one may slip.
03Will this work on my alto sax?
No. It is cut for a tenor neck and will not seal on an alto, soprano or baritone.
04What reed strength should I start with?
Try one strength softer than you play now. More open facings generally want a lighter reed to stay responsive, then adjust from there.
