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Composite with over 50% bamboo wood fiber
Combines polypropylene resin with cellulose wood fiber, with bamboo making up more than half of that fiber.
Product detailSKU #1500000325976
ForestoneBlack Bamboo Soprano Saxophone Reed M
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for soprano saxophone in M strength, this Black Bamboo reed uses a polypropylene-resin and cellulose-fiber composite containing more than 50% bamboo fiber. Its injection-molded vamp is designed for consistency from reed to reed, with balanced side-to-side and front-to-back construction. In use, moving the reed lower on the mouthpiece table reduces resistance; moving it higher increases it. The composite resists water-logging and saliva breakdown, while still being adjustable with common reed-working tools or clipped.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Soprano saxophone players who want mouthpiece placement to fine-tune blowing resistance.
- Players seeking a reed material that resists humidity- and altitude-related warping during transport.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Alto saxophone players, as this reed is identified for soprano 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 across the tip.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose this M-strength version only if it is the strength you need.
- 02Positioning changes resistance: lower on the mouthpiece table gives less resistance; higher gives more.
- 03Replace the reed when it becomes less lively and responsive.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I alter the blowing resistance?
Yes. Lower placement on the mouthpiece table reduces resistance, while higher placement increases it.
02Can the reed be adjusted or clipped?
Yes. Its material can be worked with blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, or other tools, and it can be clipped.
03Will it eventually need replacement?
Yes. Playing time varies, but reduced liveliness and response indicate it is time to retire the reed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
