Detail 01
Alto saxophone specific
Mouthpiece bores and facings are sized per instrument. This seats on an alto neck only; it will not fit tenor or soprano.
Product detailSKU #1274228081016
VandorenV5 Classic Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece A28
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An alto saxophone mouthpiece from Vandoren's V5 Classic line, A28 facing. For players stepping up from the piece that came with their horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto players upgrading from a stock student mouthpiece
- Students moving into more demanding ensemble playing
- Anyone who already owns a ligature and cap that fit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tenor, soprano or baritone players — this is alto only
- Beginners in their first months; lessons and reeds matter more
- Players already settled on a different facing or tip opening
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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A28 designation
The letter marks alto fit, the number marks the facing. Two pieces with different numbers blow and respond differently.
Detail 03
V5 Classic line
Names the facing family, not just one model. Ligature fit is judged by the shape of the piece, so match by series.
Detail 04
Facing affects reed choice
Tip opening changes what reed strength feels right. Switching mouthpieces usually means retesting strengths you thought you'd settled.
Detail 05
$172
Well above a stock mouthpiece, below hand-faced custom work. What you get for the money is a known, repeatable facing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You need a ligature and cap that fit; confirm before ordering
- 02Expect to retest reed strengths after switching — your current ones may feel off
- 03Fit it to a fresh neck cork; a worn cork leaks or slips
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my tenor sax?
No. It is cut for alto. Tenor, soprano and baritone each take their own size, and the bore will not seat correctly on the wrong neck.
02Does it come with a ligature and cap?
Confirm with the seller before ordering — mouthpieces are often sold on their own. You need both: the ligature holds the reed, the cap protects the tip.
03What reed strength should I use with it?
That depends on the facing and your embouchure, not on skill level alone. Buy a couple of strengths around what you play now and test them.
04Is it worth replacing the mouthpiece my sax came with?
If the stock piece feels stuffy or hard to control, yes. If you are a few months in, spend on lessons and decent reeds first.
