Yamaha AS-4CM Eb Alto Saxophone Hard Rubber Mouthpiece - Custom Series | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha AS-4CM alto saxophone mouthpiece delivers exceptional warmth and professional clarity through its premium ebonite construction and precision hand-crafted facing. This Custom Series mouthpiece features carefully engineered specifications that provide optimal balance between rich tonal depth and responsive articulation, making it the preferred choice for advanced students and professional performers seeking superior intonation and expressive control.
Product Overview
Sculpted from choice ebonite hard rubber, the AS-4CM mouthpiece offers the deep resonance and natural tonal qualities that define premium alto saxophone sound. Yamaha's master artisans hand-craft each mouthpiece from initial blank shaping through final facing refinement, ensuring consistent quality and performance standards that meet the demands of professional saxophonists worldwide.
The mouthpiece incorporates decades of collaboration with world-renowned musicians, with design insights gathered from studying and improving upon the instruments of leading artists. This extensive research and development process has resulted in a mouthpiece that delivers exceptional clarity while maintaining the warm, rich tone that characterizes professional alto saxophone performance.
Advanced manufacturing techniques combined with traditional craftsmanship create a mouthpiece with accurate intonation across all registers. The precision-engineered facing provides optimal reed response and control, allowing performers to achieve smooth dynamic transitions and precise articulation in jazz ensembles, classical settings, and solo performance environments.
Ideal For
- Professional alto saxophonists performing in jazz ensembles, orchestras, and solo recitals who demand superior tonal quality
- Advanced music students preparing for college auditions and competitions requiring exceptional intonation and projection
- Jazz musicians seeking the warm, rich tone with clarity that defines professional alto saxophone sound in contemporary and traditional settings
- Music educators in Idaho Falls demonstrating professional-level technique and sound production on alto saxophone
- Recording artists who need consistent, high-quality tone reproduction for studio sessions and live performance work
Key Features
Premium Ebonite Construction
Hand-sculpted from choice ebonite hard rubber, providing deep resonance and natural tonal qualities similar to traditional wooden instruments while offering superior durability and consistency in all playing environments.
Hand-Crafted Precision Facing
Each mouthpiece undergoes meticulous hand-finishing by Yamaha's experienced artisans, ensuring optimal reed response, accurate intonation, and consistent playability across the entire dynamic range and register spectrum.
Professional Specifications
Precisely engineered tip opening and facing length provide the ideal balance between tonal richness and articulation clarity, allowing for expressive dynamic control and smooth technical passages in all musical styles.
Artist-Informed Design
Incorporates years of collaboration with world-class musicians, featuring design improvements discovered through studying and enhancing the mouthpieces of leading professional alto saxophonists across multiple genres.
Superior Intonation Control
The carefully calculated chamber design and facing specifications ensure accurate intonation and comfortable playability, making technical passages more manageable while maintaining excellent pitch stability and tonal consistency.
What's Included
- Yamaha AS-4CM Eb Alto Saxophone Hard Rubber Mouthpiece
- Yamaha manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Eb Alto Saxophone |
| Material | Premium ebonite (hard rubber) |
| Series | Custom Series (YAC) |
| Construction | Hand-crafted by artisans |
| Tone Character | Warm, rich with exceptional clarity |
| Target Level | Advanced to professional |
| Model Number | AS-4CM |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Finish | Natural ebonite |
| Weight | 3.8 oz |
Experience This Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the warm, rich tone and exceptional clarity of the Yamaha AS-4CM Custom Series mouthpiece. Our knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect mouthpiece setup to complement your playing style and musical goals, ensuring you achieve the professional sound quality that Yamaha's Custom Series is renowned for worldwide.
