Berg Larsen Alto Sax Ebonite Mouthpiece 110/1 SMS - BL402 - Out of Range

The Berg Larsen 110/1 SMS ebonite alto saxophone mouthpiece combines a bright tone chamber with the shorter French-style facing. Made from black ebonite, the traditional hard rubber Berg Larsen has used for mouthpieces since 1945, it offers the resonant character described in the original Berg Larsen material guide.

BL402 110/1 SMS: the configuration at a glance

• Instrument: Alto saxophone.
• Material: Black ebonite (hard rubber).
• Tip opening: 110 thousandths of an inch.
• Tone chamber: 1, bright.
• Facing: SMS, shorter French-style curve.
• Series: BL402, Out of Range.

Choose the response that suits your setup

The SMS (French) facing uses a shorter, steeper curve. The facing designation describes the curve length, rather than the tone chamber's sound. The tip opening is the distance between the reed tip and mouthpiece tip; wider openings generally allow the use of softer reeds, while narrower openings can help beginners achieve a clearer tone and more consistent intonation.

Understanding Berg Larsen chamber numbers

Chamber design and baffle shape influence edge and brightness: 0 is brilliant, 1 is bright, 2 is round, and 3 is mellow. This 110/1 SMS configuration uses chamber 1 for a bright tonal character. Ebonite's absorbent qualities contribute to its resonant sound.