{"product_id":"berg-larsen-stainless-steel-tenor-saxophone-mouthpiece-105-0-sms","title":"Berg Larsen Stainless Steel Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 105\/0 SMS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLigature and plastic cap included!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"specs-table__header\"\u003eFacing: Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip opening:  \u003cspan\u003e0.105\" (2.66mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant Tone Chamber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel mouthpieces were developed for increased life and their unique tonal quality. Because these mouthpieces have a highly reflective finish, they produce a bright, more edgy sound. The insert is made of high-grade black ebonite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen choosing a mouthpiece there are a number of factors to consider. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/files\/Diagram_480x480.jpg?v=1678477379\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.) TIP OPENING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tip opening is the distance between the tip of the reed and the tip of the mouthpiece, measured in thousands of an inch. Generally speaking, the wider the tip opening, the softer the reed that may be used. For most beginners a narrower tip opening will result in a clearer tone and more consistent intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.)  TONE CHAMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe degree of edge or brightness the player obtains is dictated by the size of the tone chamber. Referring to the diagram above, the more 'baffle' that is built into the tone chamber, the more edge the tone will have. A '0' tone chamber will have the most edge and a '3' will have a more mellow tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTone Chambers: '0' - BRILLIANT, '1' - BRIGHT, '2' - ROUND, '3' - MELLOW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.) LENGTH OF FACING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term 'SMS' or 'M' indicates the choice of facing. The SMS, or French facing is usually shorter with a steeper curve. The 'M' or American facing is slightly longer with a flatter type curve. These facing term is only to indicate the facing curve length and in no way affects the actual sound of the mouthpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXAMPLE :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe designation 100\/0SMS for a tenor sax mouthpiece indicates a medium-close tip opening, a brilliant tone chamber and a short facing length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berg Larsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562641748188,"sku":"MLTM* 105\/0 SMS","price":384.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1938\/4111\/files\/ddfd1cc66dqLbgsN3Zw35WlZbezQGUPHWjFtioK0.jpg?v=1790096435","url":"https:\/\/store.weinermusic.com\/products\/berg-larsen-stainless-steel-tenor-saxophone-mouthpiece-105-0-sms","provider":"Weinermusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}