Berg Larsen Alto Sax Ebonite Mouthpiece 120/2 SMS - BL402 - Out of Range

The Berg Larsen 120/2 SMS alto saxophone mouthpiece pairs a round tonal character with the shorter SMS facing. Made from black ebonite, the traditional hard rubber Berg Larsen has used for mouthpieces since 1945, it offers the resonant character described in the original Berg Larsen material guide.

BL402 120/2 SMS: the configuration at a glance

• Instrument: Alto saxophone.
• Material: Black ebonite (hard rubber).
• Tip opening: 120 thousandths of an inch.
• Tone chamber: 2, round.
• Facing: SMS, shorter French-style curve.
• Series: BL402, Out of Range.

Choose the response that suits your setup

The SMS (French) facing uses a shorter, steeper curve. The facing designation describes the curve length, rather than the tone chamber's sound. The tip opening is the distance between the reed tip and mouthpiece tip; wider openings generally allow the use of softer reeds, while narrower openings can help beginners achieve a clearer tone and more consistent intonation.

Understanding Berg Larsen chamber numbers

Chamber design and baffle shape influence edge and brightness: 0 is brilliant, 1 is bright, 2 is round, and 3 is mellow. This 120/2 SMS configuration uses chamber 2 for a round tonal character. Ebonite's absorbent qualities contribute to its resonant sound.