{"product_id":"berg-larsen-alto-sax-bronze-mouthpiece-70-3-m-blb402","title":"Berg Larsen Alto Sax Bronze Mouthpiece 70\/3 M - BLB402","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a 70-thousandths opening and M facing, the Berg Larsen BLB402 70\/3 M offers a clearly defined bronze alto sax mouthpiece configuration. Produced using modern casting techniques, the bronze body draws on a material valued throughout the music industry for its resonant qualities. The highly polished mouthpiece is hardwearing and particularly resistant to tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBLB402 70\/3 M specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alto saxophone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly polished cast bronze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grained ebonite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 thousandths of an inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3, mellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e M, longer American-style curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your chamber and facing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChamber 3 identifies the mellow option in Berg Larsen's guide. Chamber size and baffle design influence edge and brightness: 0 is brilliant, 1 is bright, 2 is round, and 3 is mellow. More baffle produces more edge; chamber 0 offers the most edge, while chamber 3 is mellower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SMS (French) facing is shorter with a steeper curve. The M (American) facing is slightly longer with a flatter curve. These terms describe facing length and curve rather than the actual sound of the mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding tip opening\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip opening is the distance between the reed tip and mouthpiece tip, measured in thousandths of an inch. Wider openings generally allow softer reeds. For beginners, a narrower opening can support a clearer tone and more consistent intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original range guide lists standard alto tip openings of 75–100 with chambers 0, 1, or 2. This listing is specifically for the 70\/3 M configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/files\/Diagram_480x480.jpg?v=1678477379\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reading example, the guide's tenor designation 100\/0 SMS means a medium-close tip opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This product is an alto saxophone mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berg Larsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68238275838172,"sku":"MLABM 70\/3 M","price":448.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/files\/MLAMB_9b2d6ded-883c-493e-95b4-7f551cefe280.jpg?v=1695051066","url":"https:\/\/store.weinermusic.com\/en-ca\/products\/berg-larsen-alto-sax-bronze-mouthpiece-70-3-m-blb402","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}