Detail 01
0.1 mm tip thickness
The standard profile tapers to 0.1 mm across the tip.
Product detailSKU #1500000325609
ForestoneBlack Bamboo Clarinet Reed MS
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A durable composite clarinet reed with a balanced standard profile, stable intonation, and adjustable blowing resistance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Clarinet players seeking a reed designed to outlast cane
- Players who want stable intonation and articulation across the range
- Players interested in adjusting resistance through reed placement
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who only want traditional cane reed material
- Players unwilling to spend time acclimating to a new reed feel
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
Composite material
The material is described as impervious to water-logging and saliva breakdown, and resistant to warping from humidity or altitude changes.
Detail 03
Injection molding
Forestone states this process produces smooth, uniform vamps from reed to reed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01MS is the stated reed strength.
- 02The composite material contains polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber; more than half of its wood fiber is bamboo.
- 03Resistance changes with placement on the mouthpiece table: lower means less resistance; higher means more resistance.
- 04Useful life varies by player, and the reed should be retired once it feels less lively and responsive.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the Forestone Black Bamboo reed made from?
It uses a mixture of polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber, with more than 50% of the wood fiber coming from bamboo.
02Can its resistance be adjusted?
Yes. Lowering the reed on the mouthpiece table reduces resistance; raising it increases resistance.
03Can this reed be physically adjusted or clipped?
Yes. The description states it can be worked with common reed-adjustment tools and can also be clipped.
04How long will it last?
Its useful life varies by player. It is designed to outlast good-quality cane, but should be replaced when it loses liveliness and responsiveness.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Tier
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- Source Id
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