{"product_id":"berg-larsen-black-ebonite-tenor-sax-mouthpiece-120-1-m-bl404","title":"Berg Larsen Black Ebonite Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 120\/1 M - BL404","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Berg Larsen Black Ebonite Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 120\/1 M combines traditional hard-rubber construction with a bright chamber and the M facing. Berg Larsen has used black ebonite since 1945, valuing the material's absorbent qualities for a more resonant sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBL404 120\/1 M specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenor saxophone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black ebonite, also known as hard rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 thousandths of an inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1, bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longer American M facing with a flatter curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFind your chamber and facing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 120\/1 M setup pairs chamber 1 with the M facing. Chamber size and baffle influence brightness and edge. More baffle creates more edge: chamber 0 is brilliant with the most edge, chamber 1 is bright, chamber 2 is round, and chamber 3 is mellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SMS French facing is shorter with a steeper curve. The M American facing is slightly longer and flatter. These terms describe facing curve length rather than the actual sound of the mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMatch your tip opening and reed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip opening is the gap 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 help produce a clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare the 120 opening with your existing tenor setup when choosing reeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor reference, 100\/0 SMS denotes a medium-close tenor opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is specifically for the BL404 120\/1 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","brand":"Berg Larsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68258783232220,"sku":"MLTR* 120\/1 M","price":464.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/products\/MLTRSP_d5ade682-ca63-4981-8d91-9a1f29571cb1.jpg?v=1574201020","url":"https:\/\/store.weinermusic.com\/en-ca\/products\/berg-larsen-black-ebonite-tenor-sax-mouthpiece-120-1-m-bl404","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}