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110 tip opening
About .110 inch between reed tip and mouthpiece. Wide, so it needs more air and pairs best with softer reeds.
Product detailSKU #1274228067338
Berg LarsenMetal Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 110/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A metal tenor mouthpiece with a .110 tip opening. For experienced players who want a bright, projecting sound and can handle an open facing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud stages where a tenor has to cut over a band
- Players already comfortable on open tips around .105–.115
- Rock, funk and R&B tenor work needing edge and projection
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — a .110 tip demands developed embouchure control
- Classical or concert-band playing wanting a dark, blended tone
- Anyone who tires quickly on their current mouthpiece
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
Metal lets the chamber run smaller at the same outside size, which generally gives a brighter, more focused, more projecting sound.
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The /2 chamber number
Berg Larsen's second number denotes chamber size. Mid-range here, so it isn't the darkest or the most extreme in the line.
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Metal shank diameter
Metal mouthpieces are slimmer than hard rubber. Your rubber-piece ligature and cap almost certainly won't fit.
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Tenor-specific
Sized for tenor sax only. It won't seat properly on an alto or bari neck cork.
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Price well above a stock mouthpiece
This is a serious upgrade purchase, not a first mouthpiece. Worth it only if the open facing suits you.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm whether a ligature and cap are included before ordering
- 02Neck cork may need refitting or greasing for a metal shank
- 03Drop a half to full reed strength versus a smaller tip opening
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does 110/2 mean?
110 is the tip opening, roughly .110 inch, which is wide. The 2 is Berg Larsen's chamber designation, a middle option in the range.
02What reed strength should I use?
Open tips like .110 usually call for softer reeds. Players moving from a stock piece typically drop half a strength to a full strength.
03Will my current ligature fit?
Probably not. Metal mouthpieces are narrower than hard rubber, so you need a ligature made for a metal tenor piece.
04Is this good for a student?
No. A .110 tip is demanding on air and embouchure. Students are better served by a closer facing.
