Berg Larsen Grained Ebonite Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 120/0 SMS - BLG404

The Berg Larsen Grained Ebonite Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 120/0 SMS pairs the BLG404's warm, generally round sound with a brilliant chamber and the SMS facing. Manufactured from superior-grade ebonite, it features a distinctive grained effect that sets this series apart.

BLG404 120/0 SMS specifications

• Instrument: Tenor saxophone.
• Material: Superior-grade ebonite with a grained effect.
• Series character: Warm tone with a generally round sound.
• Tip opening: 120 thousandths of an inch.
• Tone chamber: 0, brilliant.
• Facing: Traditional shorter French SMS facing with a steeper curve.

Understanding the 120/0 SMS configuration

This setup combines a 120 opening, chamber 0, 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.

SMS 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.

Match your mouthpiece and reed

Tip 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 120 opening with your current tenor setup when selecting reeds.

As a reference, 100/0 SMS denotes a medium-close tenor opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is specifically for the BLG404 120/0 SMS version.