Berg Larsen Alto Sax Ebonite Mouthpiece 75/1 M - BL402 - Out of Range

For an alto setup centered on a bright sound, the Berg Larsen 75/1 M brings together a chamber 1 design and an American-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 75/1 M: the configuration at a glance

• Instrument: Alto saxophone.
• Material: Black ebonite (hard rubber).
• Tip opening: 75 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 75/1 M configuration uses chamber 1 for a bright tonal character. Ebonite's absorbent qualities contribute to its resonant sound.