Detail 01
105 tip opening
Wide gap between reed and tip. More volume and pitch bend, but more air and faster fatigue.
Product detailSKU #1274228067527
Berg LarsenMetal Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece 105/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metal baritone sax mouthpiece with a wide 105 tip. For players who want volume and bite in loud sections, not classical blend.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band and funk bari players who need to cut through horns
- Amplified stage work where a rubber piece disappears in the mix
- Players already comfortable on open tips and softer reeds
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical or concert band bari, where a rounder rubber piece blends better
- Beginners — a 105 tip takes real air support and embouchure control
- Anyone chasing a subtle, dark sound at low volume
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.
Detail 02
Metal body
Brighter and more projecting than hard rubber, with a thinner beak that changes how it sits in your mouth.
Detail 03
The /2 in the model
That second number designates the chamber, which sets how much the sound spreads versus stays focused.
Detail 04
Wide tip and reed strength
Most players drop a half to full strength softer on a 105 than on a medium facing.
Detail 05
Baritone cut
Fits baritone necks only. Tenor and alto shanks are a different size and won't seat.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your ligature fits a metal bari piece — rubber-piece ligatures are usually too small
- 02Expect to buy softer reeds; your current strength will likely feel stiff
- 03Confirm it seats on your neck cork before anyone starts shaving it down
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does 105/2 mean?
105 is the tip opening in thousandths of an inch, which is wide for baritone. The second number designates the chamber, which shapes how focused or spread the tone is.
02Is metal louder than hard rubber?
It projects more and reads brighter, especially at volume. Reed and room still matter, but a metal piece gives you more edge when you push it.
03What reed strength should I use?
On a tip this open most players land softer than they would on a medium piece. Start a half strength down from your usual and work up.
04Will this fit my alto or tenor?
No. It's cut for baritone. The shank and reed size are different, so it won't seat properly on a smaller horn.
