{"product_id":"berg-larsen-stainless-steel-alto-saxophone-mouthpiece-95-0-sms","title":"Berg Larsen Stainless Steel Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece 95\/0 SMS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Berg Larsen 95\/0 SMS stainless steel alto saxophone mouthpiece brings the series' bright, edgy sound to a chamber 0 configuration. 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\u003e95\/0 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 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 95 thousandths of an inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0, brilliant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMS, shorter French-style facing with a steeper curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding this chamber and facing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 95\/0 SMS configuration uses chamber 0, the brilliant 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 95 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 95\/0 SMS configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berg Larsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68237430391004,"sku":"MLAM* 95\/0 SMS","price":483.0,"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-95-0-sms","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}