Yamaha BEC DE SAXOPHONE ALTO AS4C STANDARD NU
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Essential Information About the Yamaha 4C Saxophone Mouthpiece
Essential Information About the Yamaha 4C Saxophone Mouthpiece
- A reliable choice for alto saxophone: a "standard" Yamaha mouthpiece known for its consistency and daily reliability.
- Immediate response: quick response and easy handling, ideal for progressing without struggling with the equipment.
- Clear and balanced sound: a centered timbre that helps work on intonation, attack, and homogeneity across the entire range.
- Excellent value for money: a confident choice for equipping yourself, whether in lessons, wind orchestra, or regular practice.
Manufacturer Information
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A Yamaha standard inspired by the "Custom" spirit
The Yamaha Standard series has established itself as a benchmark thanks to consistent manufacturing from one piece to another. The Yamaha 4C incorporates design principles derived from the Custom models, with a clear objective: to offer an accessible, stable, and predictable mouthpiece. As a result, you get a model highly appreciated for daily work on the alto saxophone, whether to lay the foundations or to keep a reliable mouthpiece in all circumstances.
A mouthpiece designed to learn, practice, and play anywhere
The Yamaha 4C is primarily aimed at beginners who want to produce a clean sound quickly, but it is also perfectly suitable for intermediate and advanced saxophonists looking for a simple, consistent, and effective mouthpiece for rehearsals and technical maintenance. Its versatility makes it comfortable in classical, marching band, pop, and jazz when seeking a straight, clear, and well-centered sound.
Centered sound, quick response, and robust design
With a 1.60 mm tip opening and a 23 mm facing length, the 4C favors easy playability and quick response while maintaining good stability across registers. Its timbre is generally clear and balanced, with controlled projection that facilitates placement, note holding, and intonation work. Made from phenolic resin, it offers a consistent feel in the mouth and good durability, a real plus for a mouthpiece intended to support progress on the alto saxophone.
Recommended compatible accessories
To get the most out of this mouthpiece, adding alto saxophone reeds suited to your level and a ligature for alto saxophone mouthpiece can improve playing comfort and response. A mouthpiece cap and a swab also help protect the equipment and maintain good hygiene.
Technical specifications
| Category | alto saxophone | Color | Black |
| Material | Plastic | ||
| Instrument | alto saxophone | Facing length | 23 mm |
| Model | 4C | Product subject to a specific right of withdrawal | for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use to qualify for withdrawal and be eligible for refund or exchange. |
| Opening | 1.60 mm | ||
Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this alto saxophone mouthpiece for its excellent quality and performance. Shoppers noted it improved sound production, with one saying it "changed my sound" from their original mouthpiece. Described as easy to play and ideal for beginners, customers appreciated the good value and reliable delivery.
Review highlights
- “Changed my sound after my original mouthpiece. Cool!”
- “Super mouthpiece of good quality”
- “Easy to play, good quality”
Based on 11 reviews
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Arrived quickly.
It is the original mouthpiece of the YAS280.
Cheaper here than the other sites.
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Alto saxophone mouthpiece, easy to emit
Good quality
Timely delivery
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Changed my sound after my original beak quite lackluster.
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I advise consistent with the description of good quality
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Good quality mouthpiece for beginner alto sax.
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Yamaha 4C suitable for starting alto saxophone?
With its 1.60 mm tip opening and 23 mm facing length, this mouthpiece promotes easy sound production and quick response. It is primarily intended for beginners, while still being suitable for technical work at intermediate and advanced levels.
Which reeds should be used with a 4C alto mouthpiece?
Alto saxophone reeds appropriate to the player’s skill level are recommended with this mouthpiece.
What sound does this alto saxophone mouthpiece produce?
The described tone is clear and balanced. Controlled projection facilitates sound placement and intonation work. It is suitable for classical, marching band, pop, and jazz styles seeking a straight sound.
What ligature is compatible with this mouthpiece?
A ligature designed for an alto saxophone mouthpiece is recommended to optimize playing comfort and response. A mouthpiece cap can also protect the black plastic finish.
Is return possible after opening the mouthpiece?
After opening, the mouthpiece must be free of any signs of use to qualify for a return. This condition applies for hygiene reasons.



