Yamaha AS-5C Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Advanced Performance | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha AS-5C is a premium alto saxophone mouthpiece engineered for advancing players ready to expand their tonal capabilities and expressive range. Crafted from high-quality phenol resin with design elements inspired by Yamaha's professional Custom Series, this mouthpiece delivers a bigger, fuller sound with enhanced tonal flexibility. Perfect for intermediate to advanced saxophonists developing their embouchure strength and seeking greater dynamic control in band, jazz ensemble, and solo performance settings.
Product Overview
The AS-5C mouthpiece showcases Yamaha's commitment to quality through its durable phenol resin construction and precision manufacturing standards. The high-grade plastic material ensures consistent response across all registers while providing excellent durability for daily practice and performance. The professional-inspired design incorporates proven acoustical principles from Yamaha's Custom Series, bringing advanced performance characteristics to developing players at an accessible price point.
This mouthpiece features a .066-inch (1.70mm) tip opening, slightly wider than Yamaha's popular 4C model, creating more space for reed vibration and airflow. The 23mm facing length provides the ideal balance between resistance and responsiveness, allowing players to produce a richer, more resonant tone. Music educators consistently recommend the AS-5C for students demonstrating readiness to progress beyond beginner equipment, as it rewards proper technique with superior sound quality and expressive capabilities.
Manufactured to Yamaha's exacting quality standards, every AS-5C mouthpiece undergoes rigorous inspection to ensure consistent playability and intonation. This precision manufacturing delivers extraordinary value, making it a top choice among band directors and private instructors who recognize the importance of quality equipment in student development. The mouthpiece's reliable performance characteristics help advancing players build confidence while exploring more sophisticated musical repertoire.
Ideal For
- Intermediate alto saxophone students transitioning from beginner mouthpieces to more advanced equipment
- High school and college band members seeking improved projection and tonal depth for ensemble performances
- Jazz ensemble saxophonists developing their improvisational skills and requiring greater tonal flexibility
- Private lesson students whose instructors recommend upgrading to a wider tip opening for sound development
- Community band and church musicians who perform regularly and need reliable, professional-quality tone production
Key Features
Professional-Inspired Design
Drawing from Yamaha's acclaimed Custom Series mouthpieces, the AS-5C incorporates advanced design principles that enhance tone production and playing response. This professional heritage ensures developing players experience high-quality performance characteristics as they advance their technique.
Optimized Tip Opening
The .066-inch tip opening provides the ideal step up from beginner mouthpieces, offering increased reed vibration space for fuller sound production. While requiring slightly more embouchure development, this wider opening rewards players with richer tone and greater dynamic range for expressive musical interpretation.
Enhanced Tonal Flexibility
The AS-5C's design enables advancing players to explore a wider palette of tonal colors and articulations. This increased flexibility supports musical growth across multiple genres, from classical band literature to contemporary jazz styles, helping students develop their unique musical voice.
Premium Phenol Resin Construction
High-quality phenol resin material ensures durability through years of practice and performance while maintaining consistent playing characteristics. The material's acoustic properties provide excellent resonance and even response across all registers, from low B-flat to altissimo notes.
Precision Manufacturing Standards
Every AS-5C mouthpiece meets Yamaha's strict quality control specifications, ensuring consistent facing dimensions and playability. This manufacturing precision delivers exceptional value at an affordable price point, making professional-quality equipment accessible to advancing students and their families.
What's Included
- Yamaha AS-5C Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
- Free standard shipping
- Yamaha manufacturer's warranty
- Ask us about our complete alto saxophone accessory packages including reeds, ligatures, and care products
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | AS-5C (YAC AS5C) |
| Instrument Type | Alto Saxophone |
| Material | High-Quality Phenol Resin (Plastic) |
| Tip Opening | 0.066" (1.70mm) |
| Facing Length | 0.905" (23mm) |
| Player Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Tonal Character | Full, Rich, Flexible |
| Design Inspiration | Yamaha Custom Series |
| Finish | Black Phenol Resin |
| Recommended Reed Strength | 2.5-3.5 (varies by player) |
Experience This Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to try the Yamaha AS-5C and experience how this advanced mouthpiece can elevate your saxophone performance. Our experienced staff, many of whom are active musicians and educators, can provide expert guidance on mouthpiece selection and help you find the perfect reed pairing for optimal sound production. Contact us today or stop by our showroom to explore our complete selection of Yamaha saxophone mouthpieces and accessories for every performance level.
