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Yamaha YAC 1286 4C Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
Piano Gallery of Idaho (5602)
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Price:
$38.99
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30 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
Yamaha Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - AS-4C. The Standard Series are made out of high-quality phenol resin (plastic) and feature a design based upon the top grade Custom Series. The facing of this series is slightly shorter than that of the Custom Series making them easier to play, and easier for beginning students to achieve a rich characteristic saxophone sound.
- Buy It NowYamaha AS-4C Alto Sax Mouthpiece
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About this product
Product Information
The Yamaha YAC 1286 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece is a mouthpiece designed to replace old, damaged or otherwise non-working mouthpieces on Yamaha alto saxophones. Designed for musicians of intermediate skill level and experience, this mouthpiece helps make the instrument sound fantastic. Additionally, this mouthpiece is easily installed on any compatible saxophone from Yamaha to ensure the instrument can be used without issue during practice sessions and performances.Product Identifiers
BrandYamaha
GTIN0086792534947
UPC0086792534947
eBay Product ID (ePID)1000056778
Product Key Features
ColorGold
Cup DepthMedium
Experience LevelAdvanced
MaterialBrass, Plastic
To FitAlto
For InstrumentSaxophone
Dimensions
Item Weight0.1 pounds
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Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Sep 10, 2019
Good quality control at a great price - the standard beginner/student mouthpiece
Yamaha 4C mouthpieces are the "industry standard" for beginner/student mouthpieces for two very good reasons: quality and price. Quality: they are uniformly good quality. A lot of the mouthpieces under $100 are mass-produced in China under virtually no quality control processes (or so it seems). You can get a good one, or you can just as easily get one where the table is uneven so the reed won't create a proper seal, making the mouthpiece literally unplayable. In that instance, you have to either return the product and hope the replacement is better, or you have to get out your sandpaper and try to fix it yourself, voiding any warranty in the process. Yamaha mouthpieces do not have this problem. Like Yamaha's instruments, the mouthpieces have a reputation for consistent quality, unit after unit after unit, even if the items are manufactured in China, due to Yamaha's insistence on quality control. Price: somehow these mouthpieces remain extremely affordable, which -- coupled with the confidence you can have in their quality -- makes them a tremendous value. Are there better mouthpieces? Yes, for more advanced players, the Selmer C*, for example, gives an intermediate player more flexibility in terms of volume and tone, and it even (I am told by a subject matter expert) will help hide flaws like breathiness or wavering tone in a less-skilled player. But it also retails for around $175 -- that's SEVEN TIMES the cost of the Yamaha. And given that there's a likelihood a player ready to appreciate the difference between the Yamaha and Selmer is also probably looking to move out of a 4C and explore larger chambers, etc., it makes the Yamaha a great first choice. This mouthpiece that should also last the player's entire life, even if they start adding more mouthpieces to their collection to have different tonal options. TL;DR? Buy it with confidence. It's a consistent, functional mouthpiece that sets the standard for beginner/student models, and when the player is ready to move up, the low price means they can do so without regret.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 18, 2018
Great mouthpiece, beginner standard
Got this mouthpiece for a student, she's doing great with it, and it's pretty much perfect for a beginning player starting out. Yamaha has consistent quality, and their products are uniformly solid performers. Also, FYI the 4c has a slightly smaller tip opening which works well for younger embouchures.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 01, 2016
Way better than stock mouthpiece
Im newbe on sax. the horn came with a mouthpiece that works bairly. This 4c is way better than the stock one and easier to hit high and low notes without the pitchieness.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 19, 2019
Serviceable
As a returning player , I appreciate the friendly ease and comfort of playability of this Yamaha 4C . Not a Berg Larsen capable of blowing down the walls but is a versatile mouthpiece that will grow along with anyone willing to practice and enjoy the journey .Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 12, 2018
Great starter mouthpiece
This is great for a student saxophone player. Great sound without spending a bunch of money. I highly recommend this Yamaha.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 08, 2017
Good
Wow. this 4c mouthpiece is outstanding. it gives me great lound sound. i like listening to my playing. good investment indeed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 12, 2020
sounds great, for Alto Saxphone
makes my Alto Saxophone sound great, with a correct reed My Vintage Saxophone sounds greatVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 04, 2018
Love this mouthpiece
I am learning to play the saxophone and Inwas very impress with the sound coming out of my saxophone after replacing my current mouthpiece with the Yamaha 4C. I recommend this mouthpiece to anyone learning to play the saxophone.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 02, 2016
Plastic Mouthpiece very good!
Excellent quality and very comfortable, well made product. If you need a new mouthpiece give it a shot.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 24, 2022
Too big
Didn’t fit properly; bore too big so it was loose on my neck. My other mpcs fit fineVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
