Detail 01
Composite with more than 50% bamboo wood fiber
Its material blends polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber, with bamboo exceeding half of the fiber content.
Product detailSKU #1500000325982
ForestoneBlack Bamboo Alto Saxophone Reed M
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For alto saxophone in M strength, the Forestone Black Bamboo reed is made from polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber, with bamboo accounting for more than half of that fiber. Injection molding gives it a smooth vamp intended to be consistent between reeds, while the profile is balanced across its width and length. It can be repositioned on the mouthpiece table to alter resistance, or adjusted with reed-working tools. The composite material resists moisture-related breakdown and changes in humidity or altitude.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto saxophone players who want to vary resistance by changing reed placement on the mouthpiece table.
- Players looking for a reed that resists water-logging and humidity- or altitude-related warping.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Soprano saxophone players, because this version is identified for alto saxophone.
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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0.1 mm tip profile
The profile tapers to 0.1 mm at the tip.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that M is your required reed strength.
- 02Allow time to become comfortable with the different feel from cane.
- 03A reed that loses liveliness or response has reached the point for replacement.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I get less resistance from this reed?
Set it slightly lower on the mouthpiece table. Raising it increases resistance.
02Can I use tools to adjust it?
Yes. The material is hard enough for blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, and other adjustment tools; it can also be clipped.
03Does it last indefinitely?
No. Its service life depends on how it is played, and it should be retired once its liveliness and response decline.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
