Detail 01
Composite with more than 50% bamboo wood fiber
The reed combines polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber, with bamboo comprising more than half of the fiber.
Product detailSKU #1500000325986
ForestoneBlack Bamboo Alto Saxophone Reed MH
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The MH-strength Black Bamboo reed is made for alto saxophone. Its polypropylene-resin and cellulose-fiber material contains more than 50% bamboo fiber, and injection molding produces a smooth vamp with consistent construction from reed to reed. Balanced across the profile, it tapers to a 0.1 mm tip. Resistance is adjustable through its placement on the mouthpiece table, and the hard composite can also be clipped or worked with common reed-adjustment tools. It resists water-logging, saliva breakdown, and warping caused by humidity or altitude changes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto saxophone players who need the MH-strength version of the Black Bamboo reed.
- Players who adjust reeds with clipping or common reed-working tools.
- Transport and changing conditions where resistance to humidity- or altitude-related warping matters.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Soprano saxophone players, as this is an alto saxophone reed.
- Players requiring a strength other than MH.
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
Its profile narrows to a 0.1 mm thickness at the tip.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that MH is the required strength before ordering.
- 02Lower placement on the mouthpiece table reduces resistance; higher placement increases it.
- 03Retire the reed when its liveliness and responsiveness begin to fade.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I adjust the reed after purchase?
Yes. The composite can be adjusted with blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, or other tools, and it may be clipped.
02How does mouthpiece placement affect it?
Moving the reed lower reduces blowing resistance. Moving it higher increases resistance.
03What signals that it needs replacement?
Replace it when it no longer feels lively and responsive.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
