{"product_id":"berg-larsen-steel-duckbill-tenor-sax-mouthpiece-95-2-sms-bls410","title":"Berg Larsen Steel Duckbill Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 95\/2 SMS - BLS410","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Berg Larsen Steel Duckbill Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 95\/2 SMS brings a reintroduced classic to players who prefer the retro feel of earlier mouthpieces. Handcrafted from highly polished stainless steel, the BLS410 combines its Duckbill design with a high-grade black ebonite insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBLS410 95\/2 SMS specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenor saxophone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reintroduced Berg Larsen Duckbill classic with a retro feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted, highly polished stainless steel.\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 2, round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMS, the shorter French facing with a steeper curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding this 95\/2 SMS setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Steel Duckbill configuration pairs a 95 opening with chamber 2, designated round, and the SMS facing. Tone chamber size and baffle influence edge and brightness. More baffle gives 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\u003eSMS refers to the shorter, steeper French facing. M identifies the slightly longer American facing with a flatter curve. These terms describe facing curve length rather than the mouthpiece's actual sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a tenor sax mouthpiece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip opening measures the distance between the reed tip and mouthpiece tip in thousandths of an inch. A wider opening generally allows a softer reed, while a narrower opening can help beginners achieve a clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare this 95 opening with your existing setup when choosing reeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reference, the designation 100\/0 SMS identifies a medium-close tenor opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is specifically for the BLS410 95\/2 SMS configuration.\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":68258511388892,"sku":"MLTSD 95\/2 SMS","price":811.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/products\/bLarsen_dckBill_aa3f4f46-25b1-4ece-8eeb-f8b978b2cb20.jpg?v=1612383700","url":"https:\/\/store.weinermusic.com\/en-ca\/products\/berg-larsen-steel-duckbill-tenor-sax-mouthpiece-95-2-sms-bls410","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}