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4C tip opening
A close tip. Easier to control and less tiring than an open jazz facing, which is why schools default to it.
Product detailSKU #1274115035247
Yamaha4C Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha's 4C tenor sax mouthpiece. The standard replacement for a worn or lost student mouthpiece, and the usual first upgrade off a stock one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students in concert band or jazz band starting out
- Replacing a chipped or lost stock tenor mouthpiece
- Teachers standardizing a section on one known mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a bright, loud jazz tone for cutting through a horn section
- Advancing players ready for a metal or higher-baffle piece
- Alto, soprano or bari players. This is tenor 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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C chamber
Standard chamber design. Even response across the horn and a centered tone rather than a bright edge.
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Tenor-specific
Sized for tenor saxophone only. It will not seat correctly on an alto neck cork.
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Hard rubber body
Warmer and darker than metal. Also softer, so avoid dropping it or over-tightening a ligature.
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Price at $49.99
Entry-level pricing. Enough to replace what came with the horn without spending on a professional piece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether a ligature and cap are included before ordering separately
- 02Reeds are not included. A 2 or 2.5 suits a 4C
- 03A dry or shrunken neck cork can make the mouthpiece fit loose
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Yamaha 4C good for jazz band?
It works for school jazz band, but the close tip and standard chamber keep it on the darker, quieter side. Players wanting more volume and edge move to a wider-tip jazz mouthpiece.
02What reed strength should I use with a 4C?
A 2 or 2.5 is the usual starting point on tenor. Softer if you are new, harder as your embouchure develops.
03Will this fit an alto saxophone?
No. This is a tenor mouthpiece. Alto uses a smaller mouthpiece and neck.
04Is a 4C an upgrade over the mouthpiece that came with my horn?
Usually yes, if your horn is an off-brand student model. If your horn already shipped with a Yamaha 4C, this is a replacement rather than a step up.
