Morgan Classical Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
Morgan Classical Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
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The Morgan Classical Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece is a traditional design created by Ralph Morgan for players seeking a rich, dark tone with excellent control, evenness and response.
Featuring a large, round chamber with no baffle, the Classical Alto produces a full, centered sound suited to classical playing while maintaining the free response and tonal character for which Morgan mouthpieces are known.
Each mouthpiece is individually handcrafted from Morgan's proprietary hard rubber and finished by experienced Morgan craftsmen using traditional hand-finishing techniques.
Features
- Original Ralph Morgan design
- Large, round chamber with no baffle
- Rich, dark and centered classical tone
- Smooth, even response throughout the instrument
- Excellent precision and control
- Handcrafted from Morgan's proprietary hard rubber
- Facing curve, chamber, tip and side rails individually shaped and finished by hand
- Available in both Classical and Jazz-oriented tip openings
- Rovner Light ligature and cap included
- Proudly made in the USA
Choosing a Size
The Morgan Classical Alto is available in tip openings from .057" to .085", offering a wide range of choices for both classical and jazz playing.
Most Popular for Classical: 3C (.062") — Our best-selling classical size and an excellent starting point for players looking for a focused, centered tone with a comfortable balance of response and control.
Most Popular for Jazz: 7C (.080") — A popular choice for jazz players who want the darker tonal character of the Morgan Classical chamber with a more open, flexible feel.
If you're unsure which size to choose, the 3C (.062") is our most popular choice for classical playing, while the 7C (.080") is our most popular choice for jazz.
8C (.085") is available by custom order.
Handcrafted the Morgan Way
Morgan Classical mouthpieces are handcrafted the “vintage” way. Ralph Morgan founded the company with the goal of preserving the traditional art and science of mouthpiece making.
We begin with our pure hard rubber formula, molded and cured to Morgan specifications. The facing curve, rails, chamber and baffle are then shaped and finished by hand using traditional tools and techniques. The result is a true handcrafted hard rubber saxophone mouthpiece made by experienced Morgan craftsmen.
Hear the Morgan Classical Alto
Morgan craftsman Erik Greiffenhagen demonstrates the Morgan Classical Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
Try It Risk-Free
Free USA shipping! Try your Morgan Classical alto mouthpiece for 10 days. Shipping time does not count toward the trial period. If it isn't right for you, simply return it for a refund, less a $20 restocking fee for U.S. customers or $25 for international customers.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Morgan Mouthpiece 10-Day Trial Policy
Morgan Mouthpiece Company offers a 10-day trial period on standard Morgan mouthpieces and sizes offered through our website. That's why Morgan Mouthpiece Company offers a 10-day trial period, giving you the opportunity to play a Morgan mouthpiece on your own instrument, with your own reeds, and in your normal playing environment.
Your 10-day trial begins the day you receive your shipment. Shipping time to you does not count toward the trial period.
Custom-Order Mouthpieces
Custom-order mouthpieces and custom-order sizes are not eligible for return or refund under our 10-day trial policy.
Custom sizes are made specifically to a customer's requested specifications and therefore cannot be returned simply because the player decides they prefer a different model, tip opening, facing, or playing characteristic.
Custom-order mouthpieces are still covered by our warranty for workmanship and performance-related issues. If you believe a custom mouthpiece has a manufacturing defect or is not performing as it should based on the agreed specifications, please contact us so we can evaluate the issue and determine the appropriate solution.
If you are considering a custom size, please contact us before placing your order so we can discuss your requirements and confirm the specifications.
Try Up to Three Mouthpieces
Not sure which model, facing, or tip opening is right for you?
You may purchase up to three Morgan mouthpieces in different models or sizes for a side-by-side trial.
Play them in your normal environment and compare them on your own instrument.
Keep the mouthpiece you love and return the others during your 10-day trial period.
If you need a tip opening, facing, or other specification that is not offered as a standard size on our website, please contact us before placing your order to discuss the available options.
Restocking Fees
Our restocking fees depend on whether you purchase one mouthpiece or several for comparison.
Single-Mouthpiece Order
If you purchase one mouthpiece and return it for a refund:
- USA customers: $20 restocking fee
- International customers: $25 restocking fee
Multiple Mouthpieces — Keep at Least One
If you purchase multiple mouthpieces and keep at least one:
- USA customers: $25 total restocking fee
- International customers: $35 total restocking fee
This is a single flat fee for the returned mouthpieces, not a fee charged to each individual mouthpiece.
Multiple Mouthpieces — Return All
If you purchase multiple mouthpieces and decide to return all of them, a restocking fee of up to $20 per mouthpiece may apply.
Taking Care of Your Trial Mouthpiece
Because our mouthpieces are handcrafted and individually finished, please take care of your trial mouthpiece while evaluating it.
During your trial:
- Use a tooth patch to prevent bite marks and scratches.
- Remove the tooth patch before returning the mouthpiece.
- Do not sand, refinish, alter, or modify the mouthpiece.
- Keep the mouthpiece clean and in like-new, unmarked condition.
- Return the mouthpiece with its original packaging, ligature, cap, and any other included accessories.
Mouthpieces returned with bite marks, scratches, damage, alteration, or excessive wear may be subject to an additional deduction from the refund.
How to Make a Return
Your return must be shipped during the 10-day trial period.
Please use a trackable shipping service such as USPS or UPS. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs. Morgan Mouthpiece Company does not provide prepaid return shipping labels.
Please pack the mouthpiece carefully and include all original packaging and accessories.
Once your return has been received and inspected, your refund will be issued to the original payment method, less any applicable restocking fees or deductions.
Exchanges
If you would like to exchange your mouthpiece for a different Morgan model or size rather than receive a refund, please contact us with your order information.
We'll be happy to help you find a better fit.
Gift Cards
- No expiration
- No fees
- Non-refundable
- Redeemable toward Morgan Mouthpiece Company products
- Cannot be exchanged for cash except where required by law
Return Address
Morgan Mouthpiece Company
8511 B Refugee Rd.
Pickerington, OH 43147
USA
Phone: (614) 920-0713 — call or text
Email: info@morganmouthpieces.com
Questions?
Choosing a mouthpiece can be a very personal process. If you're unsure which Morgan model or tip opening is right for you, contact us before ordering or during your trial period. We're happy to help you find the best option for your instrument, playing style, and tonal preferences.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Clean with 3:1 water/vinegar ratio and buff with soft cloth. Do not immerse mouthpieces containing cork. Use spray bottle with solution, avoiding cork area and dry and buff with soft cotton cloth.
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Free USA Shipping on Orders $200+
We offer free standard USPS shipping on U.S. orders over $200. Orders under $200 are shipped at the calculated rate shown at checkout.
International orders ship via FedEx for a flat $45 shipping fee. Because our mouthpieces are handmade, we limit orders to three mouthpieces per order.
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Easy Exchanges
Not sure you chose the right mouthpiece? No problem. We’re happy to exchange your Morgan mouthpiece for another model or size to help you find the right fit.
For U.S. customers, an $8 return shipping charge applies to exchanges. International customers are responsible for $45 return shipping. If the replacement mouthpiece has a different price, we’ll adjust the difference accordingly.
Exchanges are subject to availability, and a short waiting period may apply for custom or made-to-order mouthpieces.
I am a clarinetist that also plays all of the saxophones. Morgan mouthpieces are the most comfortable and consistent sax and bass clarinet mouthpieces that allow me to relax into the sound instead of work harder. The classical alto mouthpiece is no exception! I now perform exclusively on Morgan mouthpieces for all saxophones.
Great projection when pushed. Good for section work. Well made.
This is a fantastic mouthpiece! It is nice and dark when I pair it with a Vandoren V12 #3 strength reed. Great piece and a lot more versatile than other classical pieces I’ve used in the past including Vandoren Optimum AL3 & AL5, Vandoren Profile AP3, Selmer S80 C* & S90 180. My only complaint is that I have to push the mouthpiece all the way in on the Selmer III GP neck crook I’m using on my alto to get it in tune. The Selmer III neck crooks seem to have a shorter cork length than the original II neck crook my horn came with. It sounds great…just wish I still had more cork to work with on the neck crook. I’ve read that some of the Morgan classical pieces have a longer shank so if necessary, I will get either Erik or Brian to shorten the shank on this piece. Keep up the great work Morgan! My next piece will be a Kind of Blue in a 7 facing. Love Morgan mouthpieces and thank you!
best mouthpiece i ever bought . works great with my old conn and it feels a little easier to play extreme high and low notes compared to a Yamaha 5c.
My students and I have been playing Morgan mouthpieces since 1997. The 3c is an amazing classical mouthpiece that is capable of rich nuance and full round classical tones. It changes little from one register to the next and is incredibly flexible. I am an avid collector with nearly sixty handmade mouthpieces in my collection for all saxophones. I still play Morgan. I played a tentet gig this past Saturday on tenor and used a Morgan 7M serial # 24265. If you buy one, take the time to find the right reed for the facing you purchased and you will never be disappointed.