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The B5 Graftonite Soprano Saxophone mouthpiece features the medium B chamber for the most brilliance and projection, a .060" tip opening, and a 18mm facing length. Each Graftonite mouthpiece is made from durable polycarbonate material and is pitched at A=440.
Designed by the world's leading mouthpiece designer, Arnold Brilhart, the Graftonite line of mouthpieces incorporates revolutionary materials to achieve ease of tone production and a wide range of tonal colors.
Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.
Jordan
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
It's a pretty good MP. Wasn't expecting much because of the price but it does the job. Really great beginner mp for straight up beginners or someone who is switching from maybe tenor, alto or Bari. It does have a slight bit of resistance for more control but nothing a beginner can't handle. If your more of an intermediate player like myself this is definitely great for its price and is an upgrade from a stock mp but there are still many mp better than this but for the price it plays well and gets the job done so if you're thinking about buying it, I recommend it.
Client d'
Reviewed in France on October 22, 2024
RAS. Choisissez l'ouverture adaptée à vous. C3 = fermé C5 = intermédiaire C7= ouvert.C = brillantAdapté pour musique funk, rock, soul, jazz fusion, amplifiée, pour les gens qui aiment un son bien brillant.
joseph
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
Works good for pop music. Creates bright sound easy to play.
Brandon
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023
I've noticed with the mouthpiece, you'll get an okay sound with it. It works better with the rico orange box reeds. Depend on what size you buy. I'm using size 2 on a B5, which is a medium chamber mouthpiece. Any higher reed strength is impossible for me. I still think yamaha mouthpieces are better, but if you don't have much money and looking for The cheapest option, then I'd give this one a try. Just know that a rico ligature won't work for this. It needs a standard soprano ligature. Just don't buy the rico one. It will not fit. B5 has a .60 tip opening and a yahmaha one has about .48 if im not mistaken. If you're used to size 6 soprano mouthpieces, then you won't need to change ur reed setup. Just know these medium chambers have more resistance than the yahmha ones.
HONORINE MARIE ROSE
Reviewed in France on June 14, 2023
musique pro
Luis Miguel Asenjo Piquero
Reviewed in Spain on February 2, 2022
He usado otras boquillas y esta me parece un buen recambio. Buen ajuste y muy buen sonido.
CMinor
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022
So I had a straight soprano that I got a long time ago, and it was cheap/not so good. Got around to testing if this mouthpiece will make it play better, but it might have been the sax itself being why it was suddenly flatter (longer mouthpiece/tighter neck fit) and low notes didn’t speak.I now have a curved soprano that’s a quite good Jean Paul model. Haven’t tested this mouthpiece on it, though my sax’s pads and everything seemed well-sealing. It may work well on my curved sax :)But anyways don’t blame the mouthpiece right away for bad performance if the instrument’s cheaply made, lol. The mouthpiece itself seems pretty nice and well made, by my thoughts.
Mac
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2021
Love this mouthpiece! So perfect when playing jazz! It has a sweet sound which is my style of playing😊
~Q~
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
Great mouthpiece for the price. I was surprised with how well it plays. As a double lip player, the mouthpiece gets uncomfortable after while. I plan on getting a guard for it to see if that will help. It's good to know that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a good sound.
J.Conner
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020
It is a mediocre inexpensive mouthpiece but it does the job. Good for beginner/intermediate players, or an inexpensive way to figure out what size would suit you best.
BenKa
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017
I use to play alto and tenor Sax. And I happen to pick up a nice soprano sax without a mouthpiece. After asking my friends around, they have recommended me this, saying this is an ideal mouthpiece for beginner to amateur.The size B5 wasn't giving too much pressure on my lips. It had just the right tension to play. This may vary depending on the player so don't take my word for it. It's just how I felt when I used this mouthpiece.Also, the tone was great.Sometimes the material feels very cheap. Very plasticky. But I guess that's what you get for this price, compared to an expensive mouthpiece.But definitely worth the money if you are learning and want something that will last a long time.
David P
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2015
This is a very good mouthpiece. Although it does not have a 'quality' feel and finish compared to some more expensive mouthpieces, it plays extremely well offering a solid, well focussed, bright sound. It's easy to judge a mouthpiece on the price alone, to write off the Rico mouthpieces as only suitable for learners. Instead, value these mouthpieces for the sound they can produce. I play mine on a Yamaha Custom 82Z soprano and find that it gives me the sound I'm looking for. While they won't be to everyone's taste, they are well worth a try and won't break the bank.
Kristin M.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
Because the comfort, playability, and sound characteristics of mouthpieces are almost purely subjective, I can only offer a practical evaluation of this mouthpiece. It is very well made from very tough polycarbonate type plastic. It has precisely matched side rails and a properly curved tip rail. Many of the cheaper Asian mouthpieces have a tip rail curve which disagrees with standard reed and reed trimmer curves.A brass mouthpiece will show the effects of colliding with a hard surface, these just bounce. Plastic mouthpieces are of a larger diameter than metal, and require a larger ligature. The B chamber size along with the 3 opening and a moderate baffle, make for a good general purpose mouthpiece with a very favorable cost/benefit ratio.
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