Berg Larsen Alto Sax Ebonite Mouthpiece 70/1 M - BL402 - Out of Range

Bring a bright tonal character to your alto setup with the Berg Larsen 70/1 M ebonite 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.

BL402 70/1 M: the configuration at a glance

• Instrument: Alto saxophone.
• Material: Black ebonite (hard rubber).
• Tip opening: 70 thousandths of an inch.
• Tone chamber: 1, bright.
• Facing: M, longer American-style curve.
• Series: BL402, Out of Range.

Choose the response that suits your setup

The M (American) facing uses a slightly longer, flatter 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 70/1 M configuration uses chamber 1 for a bright tonal character. Ebonite's absorbent qualities contribute to its resonant sound.