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Metal body
Thinner walls than hard rubber allow a larger chamber in the same outer size. Brighter, more projecting, less warm.
Product detailSKU #1274228066882
Berg LarsenMetal Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece 100/1
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metal alto sax mouthpiece from Berg Larsen. For players who already know they want a metal piece and a wide tip opening.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto players moving from stock rubber to a brighter setup
- Rock, funk and R&B horn lines that need to cut
- Loud stages where an acoustic alto gets buried
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical and concert band players who need a dark, blended tone
- Beginners still building embouchure strength
- Anyone wanting a low-cost first upgrade at this price
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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100 tip opening
A wide opening. More air and volume available, but it takes more control to keep pitch and tone steady.
Detail 03
Alto saxophone fit
Sized for alto only. Will not seat on a tenor, soprano or baritone neck cork.
Detail 04
1 facing
Berg Larsen's facing designation. It pairs with the tip opening to set how the reed responds and how much resistance you feel.
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Berg Larsen
A long-running mouthpiece maker associated with jazz and loud, edgy alto tone rather than orchestral playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature, cap or reeds included — budget for those separately
- 02Wide tips usually want softer reeds; a 3 may feel unplayable here
- 03Metal pieces have a different outer diameter, so an old ligature may not fit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength should I use with a 100 tip?
Go softer than you use now. Players on a wide opening commonly drop half a strength or a full strength to keep the reed responsive.
02Does this come with a ligature?
No. Plan on buying a ligature made for metal alto mouthpieces — hard rubber ligatures are sized differently and usually will not clamp properly.
03Will it fit my alto?
It fits standard alto saxophone necks. You may need cork adjustment — metal pieces often push on tighter or looser than the rubber piece you have now.
04Is metal louder than hard rubber?
It is generally brighter and projects more. Volume comes mostly from the tip opening and your air, but metal adds edge that carries through a band.
