{"product_id":"berg-larsen-bronze-baritone-sax-mouthpiece-115-1-sms-blb405","title":"Berg Larsen Bronze Baritone Sax Mouthpiece 115\/1 SMS - BLB405","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Berg Larsen Bronze Baritone Sax Mouthpiece 115\/1 SMS pairs resonant cast bronze with a grained ebonite insert. Made using modern casting techniques, this highly polished BLB405 mouthpiece is hardwearing and particularly resistant to tarnishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBLB405 115\/1 SMS specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baritone saxophone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze, a material widely used in the music industry for its resonant qualities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly polished, hardwearing, and tarnish resistant.\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 115 thousandths of an inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1, bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMS, the traditional, shorter French facing with a steeper curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour 115\/1 SMS chamber and facing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis baritone configuration combines a 115 tip opening with chamber 1, designated bright, and the SMS facing. Chamber size and baffle shape influence brightness and edge. More baffle produces 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 traditional SMS French facing is shorter and steeper. The M American facing is slightly longer with a flatter curve. These labels identify facing curve length rather than the actual sound of the mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelecting a tip opening\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 permit softer reeds. For beginners, a narrower opening can support a clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare this 115 opening with your current reed and mouthpiece setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original guide's tenor example, 100\/0 SMS, describes a medium-close opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is specifically the 115\/1 SMS baritone saxophone version.\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":68258387984604,"sku":"MLBBM 115\/1 SMS","price":760.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/products\/mlbbm_2791d619-3ddb-4474-bc51-039b686699d2.jpg?v=1574200806","url":"https:\/\/store.weinermusic.com\/en-ca\/products\/berg-larsen-bronze-baritone-sax-mouthpiece-115-1-sms-blb405","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}