--- product_id: 12878899 title: "D'Addario Woodwinds Rico Metalite Soprano Sax Mouthpiece, M5" brand: "rico" price: "VT148" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12878899-daddario-woodwinds-rico-metalite-soprano-sax-mouthpiece-m5 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Soprano Sax Tip Opening: .060" Durable Design D'Addario Woodwinds Rico Metalite Soprano Sax Mouthpiece, M5 **Brand:** rico **Price:** VT148 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Unleash Your Inner Virtuoso with Every Note! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** D'Addario Woodwinds Rico Metalite Soprano Sax Mouthpiece, M5 by rico - **How much does it cost?** VT148 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12878899-daddario-woodwinds-rico-metalite-soprano-sax-mouthpiece-m5) ## Best For - rico enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rico brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Versatile Options:** Available in two tip openings to suit your unique playing style. - β€’ **Elevate Your Sound:** Experience unparalleled tonal clarity with the M5 model. - β€’ **Precision Engineering:** Designed with a .060" tip opening for optimal performance. - β€’ **Durability Meets Style:** Crafted to resist chipping and cracking, ensuring longevity. - β€’ **Perfect for Professionals:** Ideal for both seasoned musicians and aspiring saxophonists. ## Overview The D'Addario Woodwinds Rico Metalite Soprano Sax Mouthpiece, M5, is engineered for musicians seeking a perfect blend of durability and sound quality. With a .060" tip opening and an 18mm facing length, this mouthpiece is designed to enhance your performance while resisting wear and tear. ## Description Product Description Metalite mouthpieces were designed by arnold brillhart and offer the brilliant sound qualities of metal using a durable composite material. metalite mouthpieces are free blowing and feature several facing options: nbsp; m5 - medium open (works best with medium reeds) m7 - open (works best with medium soft to medium reeds) nbsp; From the Manufacturer The M5 Metalite Soprano Saxophone mouthpiece features the medium M chamber for moderate brilliance, a .060" tip opening, and a 18mm facing length. Pitched at A=440, each Metalite mouthpiece is made from durable polycarbonate material. Designed by the world's leading mouthpiece designer, Arnold Brilhart, the Metalite 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. ## Features - M5 model for Soprano Saxophone - Tip opening: .060" - Facing length: 18mm - Durable; will not chip or crack - Available in two tip openings ## Product Details - **Color:** black - **Brand:** Rico - **Instrument Key:** B Flat - **Material:** Plastic - **Style:** Soprano ## Images ![D'Addario Woodwinds Rico Metalite Soprano Sax Mouthpiece, M5 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617K-ID4PuL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good deal *by I***E on May 7, 2025* Very good mouthpiece for the price. Has very full sound, plays the registers well and doesn’t need strong reeds to play well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great mouthpiece at fantastic price. *by K***. on June 16, 2012* 8 months ago, I bought a bari that came with the original Yamaha 5c piece and a metal Otto Link 7. The Otto Link (~$200) is a very nice piece and I am happy playing it, but I read that the Metalite was the current version of the Brilhardt (the piece I prefer on tenor) and at $25 figured why not see how it compares.I think the Metalite is a better piece for what I do (Jazz and Rock). I had assumed the metal piece would be more aggressive, but the Metalite surprised me with more power, edge and bite than the Otto!THE BEST THING ABOUT THIS PIECE IS THE WAY IT OPENS UP THE UPPER REGISTER!I understand the stuffiness of the upper register (compared to tenor or alto) is a design compromise so the Bari could hit those wonderful, full bottom notes without the "honkyness" I have to be fight off on Alto or Tenor.The Yamaha 5c piece is stuffy through the upper register despite having a reputation as easy to play.The Otto does a lot to open these notes up, but, WOW! the Metalite is so open, I can almost think I am playing tenor in the upper register! It is great if you want to wail out a solo and also ideal for getting raunchy with your sound!Nonetheless, I think the Otto would be the better piece for playing in a small, intimate setting with microphone. It has a great full, round, and mellow sound and it plays "soft and soulful" unlike any other piece I've tried. However, I primarily play in a big band so that just doesn't fill the bill for me.I bought a M9 before finding out about the M7 and M5. The packaging says to use the M9 with a soft reed. I use my standard #3 reed and it works great. But I had to buy and try a M7 to see if it made any difference. I could detect no difference of consequence between these two pieces. I think the different facing options are more of a marketing ploy than anything else. That said, I am curious enough to spend another $25 to see if I can tell a difference between the two extremes - M9 and M5. I will post my findings here or check under the M5 reviews after I have a chance to log some time on both of them.At $25, I think anyone who plays bari should try this. I'd recommend the M7 since it is in the middle. If you are a beginner and don't like it, stick it aside and try it again a year later after your embouchure muscles have had time to develop. I mentioned the power, but it also play nice and soft for concert band.Note: I play a Yamaha YBS-62 which has two pads that open when the octave key is pressed in the upper (G and higher) register. This might effect how the piece reacts in the upper register. Please post your experiences with other horns! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All good with this article. *by A***O on March 13, 2025* fulfills its function fully. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12878899-daddario-woodwinds-rico-metalite-soprano-sax-mouthpiece-m5](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12878899-daddario-woodwinds-rico-metalite-soprano-sax-mouthpiece-m5) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*