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How
to Choose a Berg Larsen mouthpiece |
 When
selecting a mouthpiece, there are a number of factors
to consider.
1) Tip Opening
The 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.
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| The tip openings available are shown in
the section of the table below, with the most popular
ones shown
in the blue typeface. The tip openings shown in red
typeface are custom models and carry a 30.00 GB Pound
surcharge. |
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Ebonite |
Stainless Steel |
Grained Ebonite |
Bronze |
Stainless
steel
Bullet |
Bronze Bullet |
Duck Bill |
Close |
Medium |
Medium
Open |
Open |
| Soprano |
* |
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* |
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40 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
80 |
| Alto |
* |
* |
* |
* |
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70 |
90 |
95 |
100 |
105 |
110 |
| Tenor |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
90 |
110 |
115 |
120 |
125 |
130 |
| Baritone |
* |
* |
* |
* |
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90 |
110 |
115 |
120 |
125 |
130 |
2) Tone Chamber
The 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. Chamber number
'3' is a custom model and carries a 30.00 GB Pound surcharge.
3) Length of facing
The 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.
EXAMPLE
The designation 100/0SMS for a Tenor Saxophone mouthpiece indicates a medium-close
tip opening, a brilliant tone chamber and a short facing length. |
ALL PRICES ARE IN BRITISH
POUNDS AND INCLUDE VAT |
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Ebonite |
Stainless
Steel |
Grained
Ebonite |
Bronze |
Stainless
steel
Bullet |
Bronze
Bullet |
Duck
Bill |
Duck Bill
Stainless
steel |
| Soprano |
£96.00
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£ 95.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Alto |
£ 99.00 |
£ 123.00 |
£ 116.00 |
£ 155.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Tenor |
£ 109.00 |
£ 131.00 |
£ 126.00 |
£ 169.00 |
£ 181 |
£ 252.00 |
£ 236.00 |
£ 236.00 |
| Baritone |
£142.00 |
£ 152.00 |
£ 168.00 |
£ 216.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Use our secured order form to select and order
your mouthpiece preference |
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