Yamaha AS-4C Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Professional Grade | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha AS-4C alto saxophone mouthpiece delivers exceptional balance and clarity across all registers with its precision-crafted phenol resin construction. This professional-grade mouthpiece features an optimal 1.60mm tip opening that makes it ideal for both advancing students and seasoned performers seeking consistent, focused tone production.
Product Overview
Crafted from high-quality phenol resin, the AS-4C mouthpiece incorporates design elements from Yamaha's premium Custom Series while maintaining excellent durability and consistency. The precision-molded construction ensures uniform specifications and reliable performance that saxophonists can depend on for practice, performance, and recording sessions.
The mouthpiece features a carefully engineered facing length of 23.0mm that provides optimal response and control. This shorter facing compared to professional custom models makes tone production more accessible while still delivering the rich, characteristic saxophone sound that Yamaha mouthpieces are renowned for.
Advanced manufacturing techniques ensure each AS-4C mouthpiece meets strict quality standards for intonation, response, and tonal characteristics. The balanced design allows players to achieve clear articulation and smooth legato passages with equal ease across the saxophone's entire range.
Ideal For
- Intermediate students advancing from beginner mouthpieces who need improved tonal focus and projection
- High school and college band members seeking reliable performance for ensemble and solo work
- Adult learners who want professional-quality sound without the expense of premium custom mouthpieces
- Music educators requiring consistent, dependable mouthpieces for student instrument setups
- Saxophone players in Idaho Falls looking for accessible professional-grade equipment at Piano Gallery
Key Features
Precision Tip Opening
The 1.60mm tip opening provides an optimal balance between ease of play and tonal richness, allowing players to develop proper embouchure while achieving full, resonant sound across all registers.
High-Quality Phenol Resin Construction
Durable phenol resin material offers excellent consistency and longevity while providing the warm, focused tone quality that plastic mouthpieces are valued for in educational and professional settings.
Custom Series-Inspired Design
Incorporates design principles from Yamaha's top-tier Custom Series mouthpieces, delivering professional performance characteristics at an accessible price point for developing musicians.
Optimized Facing Length
The 23.0mm facing length creates responsive articulation and smooth tone transitions, making technical passages more manageable while maintaining excellent intonation stability.
Consistent Manufacturing Standards
Each mouthpiece undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure uniform specifications, guaranteeing reliable performance and consistent results across multiple instruments and playing situations.
What's Included
- Yamaha AS-4C Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
- Yamaha manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Instrument Type | Alto Saxophone |
Material | High-quality phenol resin |
Tip Opening | 1.60mm |
Facing Length | 23.0mm |
Series | Standard Series |
Model Number | AS-4C |
Manufacturer | Yamaha |
Country of Origin | Japan |
Compatibility | Standard alto saxophone neck |
Weight | 2.1 oz |
Experience This Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to try the Yamaha AS-4C mouthpiece and experience its balanced response and clear tonal projection firsthand. Our knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect mouthpiece setup for your playing style and musical goals, ensuring you get the most from your saxophone performance.