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[john]

I used a Berg many years ago but had the opportunity to walk into a large music store and try several of them. Do you have this option? If not ordering online is a bit of a gamble. I would definately go for at least med open to open but then it’s such an individual thing. It seems you are already playing with med to med-open now so the 120 seems like the logical move…. it’s what I would do, i may be the right jump for you, if not you can always try a lighter reed to make it easier to play.

[jake]

Did you like the Berg? What’s difference between an open and closed in regards to playing. I assume more air will be needed but are there playing differences? Not all sax players migrate to open mps. Are there advantages/disadvantages to them?

My local store does not offer testing. They seem to drop ship many items as they don’t stock many mp. The used one I just purchased was through an online music store and they have a 60 day return policy so I decided to give it a whirl. If I send it back I won’t be out much. I just hope I can play it. I will drop reed sizes if I need too. As always, thanks so much for your words of wisdom!!!!!!!

[john]

I liked the berg from what I was using, but then I moved on again, and again until I found my Guardala.
The bergs are narrow, I think they are the narrowest of all mp’s. I think anyone looking for a bigger sound must go as opened as possible… of course this usually needs to be done in a progressive manner. I think your idea of going for the 120 makes sense, especially if you have a return option, blow it for a few days and then you’ll know either way.

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