{"product_id":"berg-larsen-stainless-steel-alto-saxophone-mouthpiece-100-2-m","title":"Berg Larsen Stainless Steel Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece 100\/2 M","description":"\u003cp\u003ePair a round chamber with stainless steel construction in the Berg Larsen 100\/2 M alto saxophone mouthpiece. Developed for increased longevity and distinctive tonal quality, this mouthpiece features a highly reflective finish and a high-grade black ebonite insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e100\/2 M 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 Stainless steel with a highly reflective finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-grade black 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 M, longer American-style facing with a flatter curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding this chamber and facing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 100\/2 M configuration uses chamber 2, the round option in Berg Larsen's chamber guide. Chamber size and baffle design influence edge and brightness: 0 is brilliant, 1 is bright, 2 is round, and 3 is mellow. More baffle generally produces more edge, with chamber 0 offering the most edge and chamber 3 a mellower tone.\u003c\/p\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 length and curve, not the mouthpiece's tonal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinding your tip opening\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tip opening is the distance between the reed tip and mouthpiece tip, measured in thousandths of an inch. Wider openings generally allow softer reeds, while narrower openings can help beginners produce a clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare this 100 opening with your existing 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\u003eAs a reading example, the original guide's tenor designation 100\/0 SMS identifies a medium-close opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is for the alto saxophone 100\/2 M configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berg Larsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68237427572956,"sku":"MLAM* 100\/2 M","price":390.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/products\/BergLarsealto1.jpg?v=1641399759","url":"https:\/\/store.weinermusic.com\/en-ca\/products\/berg-larsen-stainless-steel-alto-saxophone-mouthpiece-100-2-m","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}