{"product_id":"berg-larsen-grained-ebonite-tenor-sax-mouthpiece-105-1-sms-blg404","title":"Berg Larsen Grained Ebonite Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 105\/1 SMS - BLG404","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Berg Larsen Grained Ebonite Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 105\/1 SMS pairs the BLG404's warm, generally round sound with a bright chamber and the SMS facing. Manufactured from superior-grade ebonite, it features a distinctive grained effect that sets this series apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBLG404 105\/1 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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superior-grade ebonite with a grained effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm tone with a generally round sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 thousandths of an inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1, bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional shorter French SMS facing with a steeper curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the 105\/1 SMS configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis setup combines a 105 opening, chamber 1, and the SMS 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSMS refers to the shorter French facing with a steeper curve. M identifies the slightly longer American facing with a flatter curve. These labels describe facing curve length rather than the actual sound of the mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMatch your mouthpiece and reed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip opening is the gap between the reed tip and mouthpiece tip, measured in thousandths of an inch. Wider openings generally allow softer reeds. For beginners, a narrower opening can support a clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare this 105 opening with your current tenor setup when selecting reeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reference, 100\/0 SMS denotes a medium-close tenor opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is specifically for the BLG404 105\/1 SMS version.\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":68259090989276,"sku":"MLTGE 105\/1 SMS","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/products\/MLTGE_4d12f19c-003e-4838-93b3-bef057f9e3ff.jpg?v=1574200956","url":"https:\/\/store.weinermusic.com\/products\/berg-larsen-grained-ebonite-tenor-sax-mouthpiece-105-1-sms-blg404","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}