Berg Larsen Grained Ebonite Alto Sax Mouthpiece 100/1 M - BLG402

With its grained ebonite finish and 100/1 M configuration, this Berg Larsen alto sax mouthpiece makes its material and setup choices clear from the start. Made using superior-grade ebonite, this configuration combines a 100-thousandths tip opening, chamber 1, and a longer American-style facing with a flatter curve.

BLG402 100/1 M specifications

• Instrument: Alto saxophone.
• Material: Superior-grade grained ebonite.
• Series character: Warm tone with a generally round sound.
• Tip opening: 100 thousandths of an inch.
• Tone chamber: 1, bright.
• Facing: M, longer, flatter American-style curve.
• Model: BLG402.

How this configuration shapes your choice

The chamber 1 designation identifies the bright option in Berg Larsen's chamber guide. Chamber 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.

The M facing designation refers to the length and curve of the facing, not the tone chamber's sound. SMS is the shorter French-style facing with a steeper curve; M is the slightly longer American-style facing with a flatter curve.

Matching the reed and tip opening

Tip opening is the gap between the tip of the reed and the tip of the mouthpiece, measured in thousandths of an inch. Wider openings generally allow softer reeds; a narrower opening can help beginners achieve a clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare this 100 opening with your current setup when choosing your next mouthpiece.

For reference, the designation 100/0 SMS in the original tenor mouthpiece example means a medium-close tip opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is specifically for the alto saxophone 100/1 M configuration.