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105 tip opening
A wide opening. Takes more air and lip control, gives more volume and flexibility, tires an undeveloped embouchure fast.
Product detailSKU #1274228067379
Berg LarsenMetal Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece 105/1
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metal alto sax mouthpiece with a wide 105 tip. For players who already know they want a large opening and a bright, projecting metal piece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto players wanting volume and edge over a stock mouthpiece
- Amplified or loud stage settings where a stock piece disappears
- Players with a developed embouchure who already prefer open tips
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners still building embouchure and air support
- Players wanting a dark, blended classical alto sound
- Anyone unsure of tip preference 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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Metal body
Thinner walls than hard rubber for the same bore, so the chamber runs smaller. Generally brighter and more cutting.
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Alto saxophone
Sized for alto only. It will not fit tenor, soprano or bari necks.
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Metal shank diameter
Metal shanks are slimmer than rubber. Your existing ligature almost certainly will not fit.
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$432 price
Professional-tier pricing. This is a tone and response upgrade, not a repair or a starter replacement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ligature and cap are separate purchases; metal-shank ligatures are not interchangeable with rubber ones
- 02A wide tip usually wants a softer reed than you play now
- 03Check your neck cork thickness; metal pieces often need the cork sanded or rebuilt
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does 105 mean on a Berg Larsen?
It refers to the tip opening, roughly .105 inch. Larger numbers mean a wider gap between reed tip and mouthpiece, which needs more air and typically a softer reed.
02Will my current ligature work?
Probably not. Metal mouthpiece shanks are narrower than hard rubber, so a rubber-piece ligature will be loose. Plan on a metal-specific ligature.
03What reed strength should I use with a 105 tip?
Most players drop a half to a full strength versus what they use on a stock mouthpiece. A wide tip and a stiff reed together are very hard to control.
04Is this a good first mouthpiece upgrade?
Not really. The wide tip rewards a developed embouchure. A more moderate opening is easier to sound good on while you are still building air support.
