Step into the world of japanese excellence'. '.strtoupper('t')he yanagisawa alto saxophone mouthpiece in ebonite is the ideal first professional mouthpiece'. '.strtoupper('h')and crafted in japan by yanagisawas experienced artisans the ebonite alto mouthpiece is guaranteed to impress'. '.strtoupper('t')he inside of the yanagisawa mouthpiece features a round chamber perfect for producing a free blowing sound with a small amount of sonority and edge'. '.strtoupper('a')nd once combined with the no'. '.strtoupper('5') tip you will immediately hear how accurate the intonation is'. '.strtoupper('t')he secret to making such a good mouthpiece starts with the material quality ebonite'. '.strtoupper('t')he tone of ebonite is more reserved compared to metal mouthpieces but produces a very clean and articulate sound'. '.strtoupper('e')bonite is also more accurate with intonation making it perfect for advanced students.