{"product_id":"berg-larsen-bronze-bullet-tenor-saxophone-mouthpiece-105-1-m-blb407","title":"Berg Larsen Bronze Bullet Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 105\/1 M - BLB407","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Berg Larsen Bronze Bullet Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 105\/1 M combines a free-blowing response with the volume and edge designed for live and studio performance. This BLB407 configuration pairs a 105 tip opening with a bright chamber and M facing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast in bronze, a material valued in musical instruments for its resonant qualities, the Bullet has a highly polished, tarnish-resistant surface designed for hardwearing use. A grained ebonite insert completes the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBLB407 105\/1 M specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument: Tenor saxophone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cast bronze with a grained ebonite insert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip opening: 105 thousandths of an inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone chamber: 1, bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacing: longer American M facing with a flatter curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding your setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tip opening is the gap between the reed tip and mouthpiece tip, measured in thousandths of an inch. A wider opening generally allows a softer reed; a narrower opening can help beginners achieve clearer tone and more consistent intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChamber size and baffle shape influence brightness and edge. More baffle adds edge. Chamber 0 is brilliant with the most edge, chamber 1 is bright, chamber 2 is round, and chamber 3 is mellow. This 105\/1 M mouthpiece has the bright chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSMS describes the traditional shorter French facing with a steeper curve. M describes the slightly longer American facing with a flatter curve. These designations identify facing curve length, not the actual sound of the mouthpiece. For comparison, 100\/0 SMS indicates a medium-close tenor tip opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berg Larsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68270286962908,"sku":"MLTBB 105\/1 M","price":569.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/products\/MLBBM_cdeca133-3945-4f82-a37a-d4dc52bdb049.jpg?v=1574200939","url":"https:\/\/store.weinermusic.com\/products\/berg-larsen-bronze-bullet-tenor-saxophone-mouthpiece-105-1-m-blb407","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}