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120 tip opening
Very open, at the extreme end of tenor tips. Needs a soft reed and strong air, gives volume and pitch flexibility.
Product detailSKU #1274228067228
Berg LarsenMetal Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece 120/0
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hard-rubber-alternative metal tenor mouthpiece with a very large tip opening. For loud amplified playing, not classical or section work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock, funk and R&B horn sections that need to cut through a band
- Players who already play a large tip and want more edge
- Amplified stage work where projection matters more than blend
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical or concert band players who need a dark, blending tone
- Beginners — a 120 tip is unplayable without a developed embouchure
- Anyone wanting a subtle change from a stock 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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0 chamber/bafflle designation
The second number in Berg Larsen's system specifies the chamber. It shapes how bright and how resistant the piece feels.
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Metal, not hard rubber
Thinner walls and a smaller outside diameter than rubber. Brighter, more cutting, and the bite feels different in the mouth.
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Tenor saxophone specific
Won't fit alto, soprano or bari. The bore and cork diameter are sized for a tenor neck only.
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$395.99
Professional-tier pricing. This is a tone and response change for an established player, not a starter upgrade.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature or cap included — check that yours fits a metal tenor piece
- 02A 120 tip needs softer reeds, likely 1.5 to 2.5
- 03May need neck cork sanded or built up to seat correctly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength for a 120 tip?
Softer than you'd use on a stock mouthpiece. Most players land around 1.5 to 2.5. A hard reed on a 120 opening chokes the sound and exhausts you.
02Will my current ligature fit?
Only if it's made for a metal tenor mouthpiece. Metal pieces are narrower than hard rubber, so a rubber-piece ligature usually won't tighten down properly.
03Is a metal mouthpiece automatically louder?
Not from the material alone. Tip opening, chamber and baffle drive volume and brightness. Metal allows thinner walls and smaller chambers, which is where much of the cut comes from.
04Can a beginner play this?
No. A 120 opening demands embouchure control and air support most beginners don't have yet. Pitch will be unstable and the horn will feel like it fights back.
