Berg Larsen Stainless Steel Alto Sax Mouthpiece 110/0 M - Out of Range - BLS402

Choose the 110/0 M configuration from Berg Larsen's Out of Range Facings stainless steel alto sax mouthpieces for a 110-thousandths opening and chamber 0. Developed for increased service life and distinctive tonal quality, the stainless steel design has a highly reflective finish and a bright, edgy sound. A high-grade black ebonite insert completes the material combination.

BLS402 110/0 M specifications

• Instrument: Alto saxophone.
• Body: Stainless steel with a highly reflective finish.
• Insert: High-grade black ebonite.
• Tip opening: 110 thousandths of an inch.
• Chamber: 0, brilliant.
• Facing: M, longer, flatter American-style curve.
• Range: Out of Range Facings, BLS402.

Match the chamber to your sound

This 110/0 M configuration uses the brilliant chamber 0. Chamber size and the baffle influence edge and brightness: 0 is brilliant, 1 is bright, 2 is round, and 3 is mellow. More baffle generally adds edge, with chamber 0 offering the most edge and chamber 3 a mellower character.

Understand your facing and tip opening

The SMS (French) facing is shorter with a steeper curve; the M (American) facing is slightly longer with a flatter curve. The facing designation describes curve length, not the mouthpiece's actual sound.

Tip opening measures the distance between the tip of the reed and the tip of the mouthpiece in thousandths of an inch. Wider openings generally allow softer reeds. Narrower openings can help beginners achieve a clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare this 110 opening with your current mouthpiece when selecting your setup.

For reference, the original guide's tenor example 100/0 SMS means a medium-close tip opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is specifically for the alto saxophone 110/0 M configuration.