Detail 01
Strength 4
Firm. Takes more air and embouchure support, and returns more projection, a firmer low end, and better altissimo control.
Product detailSKU #1274228075337
FibracellPremier Synthetic Baritone Saxophone Reed Strength 4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A firm synthetic reed for baritone sax at $34.99. For developed players who want resistance and projection without cane's day-to-day drift.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band and section players pushing volume on low horn
- Closer-tip mouthpieces that need a stiffer reed to balance
- Outdoor playing where cane goes soft in heat and humidity
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners still building embouchure strength on bari
- Wide-tip mouthpieces, where 4 can feel unplayably stiff
- Alto or tenor players — this is a baritone cut only
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
Synthetic, not cane
No soaking, no break-in, and no swing in response between a cold rehearsal room and a hot stage.
Detail 03
Strength 4 vs 3
One step up in resistance. If a 3 feels loose or the sound spreads when you push, 4 tightens it.
Detail 04
Baritone cut
Sized for a bari mouthpiece table. Tenor and alto reeds are not interchangeable in either direction.
Detail 05
$34.99 per reed
More than a single cane reed, but it doesn't die after a few weeks, so replacement cost drops over a season.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Synthetics run slightly firmer than cane at the same number — 4 is genuinely stiff
- 02Match to your mouthpiece: firmer reeds pair with more closed tip openings
- 03If unsure between 3 and 4, buy the 3 first; too stiff is harder to fix
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 4 too hard for me?
If you play cane 3.5 or 4 comfortably on bari and don't run out of air, it should suit you. Coming from a 2.5, start at 3.
02What does going up to a 4 change?
More resistance and more air required, in exchange for a firmer low register, better projection, and steadier altissimo.
03Does it need soaking first?
No. Synthetic reeds play right out of the package with no wetting and no break-in.
04Will it work on any bari mouthpiece?
It fits standard baritone mouthpieces, but a 4 on a very open tip opening will feel extremely stiff. Check your tip before ordering.
