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115 tip opening
0.115 inches between reed tip and mouthpiece tip. Wide. More volume and bend, but it takes air and embouchure control.
Product detailSKU #1274228066798
Berg LarsenMetal Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece 115/1
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Metal baritone saxophone mouthpiece with a wide tip opening. For experienced bari players who need volume and projection over an unamplified section.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band or funk bari cutting through horns and rhythm section
- Players with a developed embouchure moving up from a stock piece
- Loud stage work where a rubber piece gets buried
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners, who will struggle to control a 115 tip
- Classical and concert band players wanting a dark, blended tone
- Anyone unwilling to change reed strength to match
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 rubber allow a larger chamber in the same outside size. Generally brighter, more projecting, more edge under pressure.
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/1 facing designation
Marks the facing curve paired with that tip. It changes how far along the reed you can bite before the tone closes off.
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Metal shank diameter
Slimmer outside than a rubber bari piece. Your current ligature almost certainly will not fit.
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Baritone size
Bari mouthpieces are large and heavy. Expect the neck cork to need refitting or greasing to seat it properly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only. No ligature, cap, or reed included.
- 02A 115 tip usually wants softer reeds than you use now.
- 03Your neck cork may need sanding or building up to 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 115?
Wider tips generally pair with softer reeds. Most players drop a half to a full strength from what they use on a narrower tip, then adjust by feel.
02Does it come with a ligature?
No. It is the mouthpiece alone. Metal bari pieces need a ligature cut for a metal shank, not a rubber one.
03Is this too open for a beginner?
Yes, for most. A 115 tip rewards a developed embouchure and steady air. Players in their first couple of years will fight it.
04Will it fit my baritone neck?
It is a standard baritone piece, but cork fit varies. Expect to grease it, and possibly have the cork sanded or replaced.
