{"product_id":"berg-larsen-bronze-alto-sax-mouthpiece-100-2-sms-blb402","title":"Berg Larsen Bronze Alto Sax Mouthpiece 100\/2 SMS - BLB402","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose the round chamber 2 in the Berg Larsen BLB402 100\/2 SMS bronze alto sax mouthpiece, paired with the SMS facing. Made using modern bronze casting techniques, it draws on a material valued across the music industry for its resonant qualities. The highly polished mouthpiece is hardwearing and particularly resistant to tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBLB402 100\/2 SMS specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alto saxophone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly polished cast bronze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grained ebonite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 thousandths of an inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMS, shorter, steeper French-style curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLB402.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your chamber character\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 100\/2 SMS configuration has chamber 2, the round option in Berg Larsen's guide. Chamber size and baffle design influence brightness and edge. More baffle produces more edge: chamber 0 is brilliant and has the most edge, chamber 1 is bright, chamber 2 is round, and chamber 3 is mellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMatch the facing and tip opening\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SMS (French) facing is shorter with a steeper curve; the M (American) facing is slightly longer with a flatter curve. These designations describe facing curve length rather than the actual sound of the mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip opening is the gap between the reed tip and the mouthpiece tip, measured in thousandths of an inch. A wider opening generally allows a softer reed, while a narrower opening can help beginners achieve clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare the 100 opening with your current setup when choosing a reed and mouthpiece combination.\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\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the original guide's tenor example 100\/0 SMS indicates a medium-close tip opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is for the alto saxophone 100\/2 SMS configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berg Larsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68238630617308,"sku":"MLAMB 100\/2 SMS","price":419.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/files\/MLAMB_1969df2a-0f17-4116-accf-147817f4278b.jpg?v=1695050949","url":"https:\/\/store.weinermusic.com\/en-ca\/products\/berg-larsen-bronze-alto-sax-mouthpiece-100-2-sms-blb402","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}