This item was selected by Takamichi Miyazaki, a former member of T-Square and a leading saxophone player in the Japanese jazz/fusion saxophone scene! // TK Melody Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece DIPLOMATIST // This product has passed the tests of the world-renowned French medical device regulations and quality inspection organization Ronne Chasse NAMSA. The special raw materials used are expensive but highly biocompatible, so you can use it with confidence. The Diplomatist mouthpiece features a pointed, round chamber that produces a charming, smooth midrange tone with a certain brightness. The duck-mouth-shaped angled tip and special aerospace aluminum ring enhance the brightness and sensitivity of the sound, and enhance the harmonic effect. This mouthpiece is easy to control and produces a warm, powerful tone. Its pleasingly captivating midrange tone is ideal for pop and modern jazz, and the comfortable mouthpiece angle ensures precise tonal projection.■Material: Special material (body) / Aluminum (ring) ■Accessories: Selection certificate, cap, pouch, outer box 【opening】 Approximately 1.8mm (measured in our shop)...equivalent to Mayer No. 5 (please consider this as a guide only) *This model is a one-opening model. *As this product is hand-finished, there may be small scratches from the manufacturing process.