Detail 01
Tip opening 7 (.095)
Middle of the three sizes offered. More open than a typical stock piece: more air, wider dynamics, faster fatigue.
Product detailSKU #1274115059510
YanagisawaMetal Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece 7
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated metal alto sax mouthpiece with a .095 tip opening and matching ligature. For intermediate players stepping off a stock piece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Moving up from the mouthpiece that shipped with the horn
- Loud ensemble settings where you need to cut through
- Players who already control a medium-open tip
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners still building embouchure — .095 resists at first
- Tenor or soprano players; this is alto only
- Anyone chasing the softest, easiest response at low volume
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.
Detail 02
Also made in 5 (.085) and 9 (.105)
You can step tighter or more open within the same design if 7 turns out wrong for you.
Detail 03
Silver-plated brass
Dense and heavy compared to hard rubber. Plating wears at the bite point and where the ligature clamps.
Detail 04
Ligature included
No separate purchase needed. Metal bodies are slimmer than rubber, so most hard-rubber ligatures will not clamp properly.
Detail 05
Alto-sized shank
Sized for alto neck cork and alto reeds. Will not seat on a tenor or soprano neck.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cap or reeds included — budget for both
- 02Neck cork may need sanding or refitting to seat this snugly
- 03A more open tip usually wants a softer reed than you use now
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which tip opening should I pick?
7 (.095) is the middle option and the common starting point. Go to 5 (.085) if you want less resistance, 9 (.105) if you want more volume and flexibility.
02Does it come with a ligature?
Yes, a Yanagisawa ligature is included. A cap and reeds are not.
03Will it fit a saxophone from another brand?
It fits standard alto necks. The cork may need light sanding or building up so the mouthpiece slides on snugly without forcing.
04Metal versus hard rubber — what changes?
Metal walls are thinner, so the piece is more compact and pairs with its own ligature. Tip opening and chamber affect how it plays more than material alone.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Silver Plated Brass
2 detailsOther
- Ligature
- Yanagisawa Ligature Included
- Tip Openings
- 5: 85 / 7: 95 / 9: 105
