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Model H facing
The Super Session series is the jazz-leaning line. Expect more edge and projection than an S90-style classical piece.
Product detailSKU #1274115059606
Selmer ParisSuper Session Soprano Saxophone Mouthpiece Model H
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hard rubber soprano mouthpiece, Model H facing, for players who want a focused soprano tone with a jazz-leaning edge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Soprano doublers moving off a classical stock piece
- Small-group jazz players needing projection without a mic
- Players fighting intonation issues on a stock mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Straight classical or orchestral soprano work
- Beginners still learning soprano embouchure control
- Alto or tenor players — soprano shank 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.
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Soprano-specific shank
Fits soprano necks only. Soprano is unforgiving — small changes in placement move pitch noticeably.
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Hard rubber body
Warmer and less harsh than metal, and it does not go cold on your lip in an unheated room.
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Mouthpiece only
Soprano intonation is sensitive to reed and cork fit. Plan on some trial to find a stable setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No reed, ligature, or cap included unless the seller states otherwise
- 02Soprano neck cork often needs adjusting before a new mouthpiece seats at pitch
- 03Expect to retune your ear — a new piece shifts soprano intonation more than on larger horns
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work for classical soprano playing?
The Super Session line leans jazz, with more edge and projection. For strictly classical work, a classical-oriented mouthpiece is the usual pick.
02Will it fit a curved soprano?
Curved and straight sopranos both use soprano-size necks, so it should seat. Cork thickness varies, so a tech may need to adjust it.
03What reed should I start with?
Soprano reeds run harder relative to their number than tenor. Start around 2.5 to 3 and adjust once you have played the piece for a week.
04Why does my tuning change with a new mouthpiece?
How far the mouthpiece sits on the cork sets your pitch. A different chamber and taper changes that position, so you re-find tuning from scratch.
