Berg Larsen Steel Duckbill Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 115/1 M - BLS410

The Berg Larsen Steel Duckbill Tenor Sax Mouthpiece 115/1 M brings a reintroduced classic to players who prefer the retro feel of earlier mouthpieces. Handcrafted from highly polished stainless steel, the BLS410 combines its Duckbill design with a high-grade black ebonite insert.

BLS410 115/1 M specifications

• Instrument: Tenor saxophone.
• Design: Reintroduced Berg Larsen Duckbill classic with a retro feel.
• Construction: Handcrafted, highly polished stainless steel.
• Insert: High-grade black ebonite.
• Tip opening: 115 thousandths of an inch.
• Tone chamber: 1, bright.
• Facing: M, the longer American facing with a flatter curve.

Understanding this 115/1 M setup

This Steel Duckbill configuration pairs a 115 opening with chamber 1, designated bright, and the M facing. Tone chamber size and baffle influence edge and brightness. More baffle gives 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, steeper French facing. M identifies the slightly longer American facing with a flatter curve. These terms describe facing curve length rather than the mouthpiece's actual sound.

Choosing a tenor sax mouthpiece

Tip opening measures the distance between the reed tip and mouthpiece tip in thousandths of an inch. A wider opening generally allows a softer reed, while a narrower opening can help beginners achieve a clearer tone and more consistent intonation. Compare this 115 opening with your existing setup when choosing reeds.

As a reference, the designation 100/0 SMS identifies a medium-close tenor opening, brilliant chamber, and short facing. This listing is specifically for the BLS410 115/1 M configuration.