{"product_id":"berg-larsen-alto-sax-ebonite-mouthpiece-110-3-sms-bl402-out-of-range","title":"Berg Larsen Alto Sax Ebonite Mouthpiece 110\/3 SMS - BL402 - Out of Range","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose a mellow chamber and a shorter facing with the Berg Larsen 110\/3 SMS alto saxophone mouthpiece. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBL402 110\/3 SMS: the configuration at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alto saxophone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black ebonite (hard rubber).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 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 SMS, shorter French-style curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e BL402, Out of Range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose the response that suits your setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Berg Larsen chamber numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChamber design and baffle shape influence edge and brightness: 0 is brilliant, 1 is bright, 2 is round, and 3 is mellow. This 110\/3 SMS configuration uses chamber 3 for a mellow tonal character. Ebonite's absorbent qualities contribute to its resonant sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Berg Larsen mouthpiece tip opening, tone chamber and facing guide\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/files\/Diagram_480x480.jpg?v=1678477379\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berg Larsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68237193314524,"sku":"MLAR+ 110\/3 SMS","price":449.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/products\/MLAR_6b609748-7f39-4e9b-9524-bbee4e30d253.jpg?v=1612383695","url":"https:\/\/store.weinermusic.com\/en-ca\/products\/berg-larsen-alto-sax-ebonite-mouthpiece-110-3-sms-bl402-out-of-range","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}