Yamaha has prepared an array of top-quality woodwind mouthpieces to meet the musical requirements of players at every level of proficiency in every genre.
Material
Yamaha plastic mouthpieces are designed to produce a well-balanced tone with all the flexibility the player requires.
Tip openings
Tip openings are available from 3C (the smallest) to 6C (the largest), giving the player different options and playing characteristics to choose from. Wider tip openings provided consistent intonation and easy response, generating a good, clear tone. Narrow tip openings help the player achieve a more focused sound with greater volume and projection while providing a richer tone quality and easier vibrato.
Overall construction
Yamaha mouthpieces are designed in consideration of each of the above features and are combined with an appropriate throat size, chamber size and shape, baffle shape and angle, bore size, window size, and facing curve depth. An inspection after every step of the manufacturing process ensures that the mouthpiece can be relied upon with confidence.
| Bb Tenor Saxophone Mouthpieces |
Model |
Number |
Material |
Tip opening (in mm) |
Facing length
(in mm) |
Playing Characteristics |
| YAC 1290 |
3C |
plastic |
1.60 |
24 |
Suitable for beginners, helps bring out distinctive, clear sounds with good response in high and low registers |
| YAC 1291 |
4C |
plastic |
1.70 |
24 |
Easy to obtain a balanced, clear, and focused tone in any octave, ideal for professionals and beginners |
| YAC 1292 |
5C |
plastic |
1.80 |
24 |
Provides a somewhat richer tone with greater variety of colors than 4C and excellent flexibility and response. Popular with soloists |
| YAC 1293 |
6C |
plastic |
1.90 |
24 |
Powerful volume and rich tonal variations, excellent for experienced players |
Cap and Ligature NOT included.
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