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Composite with more than 50% bamboo wood fiber
Polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber form the material, with bamboo providing more than half of its fiber.
Product detailSKU #1500000325987
ForestoneBlack Bamboo Alto Saxophone Reed MS
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Made for alto saxophone in MS strength, this Black Bamboo reed pairs polypropylene resin with cellulose wood fiber; more than half of that fiber is bamboo. Its injection-molded construction produces a smooth vamp designed for consistent reed-to-reed results, and the profile is balanced from side to side and front to back. You can alter resistance by changing its mouthpiece-table position, then make further adjustments with standard reed tools or clipping. The composite resists water-logging, saliva breakdown, and environmental warping.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto saxophone players selecting the MS-strength Black Bamboo reed.
- Players who want placement on the mouthpiece table to alter blowing resistance.
- Situations involving humidity or altitude changes where warp resistance is important.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Soprano saxophone players, because this reed is made for alto saxophone.
- Players who need a reed strength other than MS.
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 across the tip.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that MS is the strength you intend to use.
- 02Reed placement affects resistance: lower means less, higher means more.
- 03A decline in liveliness and response is the cue to replace the reed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can this reed be clipped?
Yes. It can be clipped and is hard enough to work with blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, or other adjustment tools.
02How does it respond to moisture?
Its composite material is impervious to water-logging and breakdown by saliva.
03Will it warp with humidity or altitude changes?
The composite material will not warp because of changes in humidity or altitude.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
