Berg Larsen Bronze Duckbill Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 115/2 M - BLB410

The Berg Larsen Bronze Duckbill Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 115/2 M revives a classic design for musicians who prefer a retro feel. Handcrafted from highly polished bronze with a high-grade black ebonite insert, this BLB410 combines traditional character with a clearly specified tip, chamber, and facing.

BLB410 115/2 M specifications

• Instrument: Tenor saxophone.
• Design: Reintroduced Berg Larsen Duckbill classic with a retro feel.
• Construction: Handcrafted, highly polished bronze.
• Insert: High-grade black ebonite.
• Tip opening: 115 thousandths of an inch.
• Tone chamber: 2, round.
• Facing: Longer American M facing with a flatter curve.

Understanding the 115/2 M setup

This Bronze Duckbill configuration pairs a 115 opening with chamber 2, designated round, and the M facing. Chamber size and baffle influence edge and brightness. More baffle produces more edge: chamber 0 is brilliant with the most edge, chamber 1 is bright, chamber 2 is round, and chamber 3 is mellow.

SMS denotes the shorter French facing with a steeper curve. M identifies the slightly longer American facing with a flatter curve. These terms describe facing curve length rather than the actual sound of the mouthpiece.

Match your tip opening and reed

Tip opening is the gap between the reed tip and mouthpiece tip, measured in thousandths of an inch. Wider openings generally permit softer reeds. For beginners, a narrower opening can help produce a clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare this 115 opening with your current tenor setup when selecting reeds.

For reference, 100/0 SMS denotes a medium-close tenor opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is specifically for the BLB410 115/2 M version.