Berg Larsen Grained Ebonite Baritone Sax Mouthpiece 120/0 SMS - BLG405

The Berg Larsen 120/0 SMS grained ebonite baritone sax mouthpiece pairs a 120-thousandths opening with chamber 0 and the SMS facing. Manufactured from superior-grade ebonite with a distinctive grained effect, it offers a clearly specified setup for players comparing tip openings, chambers, and facing curves.

BLG405 120/0 SMS specifications

• Instrument: Baritone saxophone.
• Material: Superior-grade grained ebonite.
• Series character: Warm tone with a generally round sound.
• Tip opening: 120 thousandths of an inch.
• Tone chamber: 0, brilliant.
• Facing: SMS, shorter French-style facing with a steeper curve.

Choose your chamber and facing

This 120/0 SMS configuration uses the brilliant chamber 0. Chamber size and baffle design influence edge and brightness. 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.

The traditional SMS (French) facing is shorter with a steeper curve. The M (American) facing is slightly longer with a flatter curve. These terms describe facing curve length rather than the actual sound of the mouthpiece.

Match your tip opening and reed

Tip opening is the distance 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 support a clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare this 120 opening with your current setup when choosing a reed and mouthpiece combination.

For reference, the original guide's tenor example 100/0 SMS identifies a medium-close tip opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is specifically for the baritone saxophone 120/0 SMS configuration.