Detail 01
Composite material
The reed uses polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber, with more than 50% of its wood fiber from bamboo.
Product detailSKU #1500000326090
ForestoneBlack Bamboo Soprano Saxophone Reed with Double Blast M
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A durable synthetic soprano saxophone reed built from a bamboo-containing composite, with a consistent molded profile and adjustable blowing resistance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Soprano saxophonists seeking a synthetic reed
- Players who want reed-to-reed consistency
- Players wanting a reed resistant to water-logging and humidity-related warping
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who only want traditional cane reeds
- Players unwilling to spend time adapting 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
0.1 mm tip
The standard profile tapers to 0.1 mm across the tip.
Detail 03
Injection molding
The stated process produces smooth vamps intended to be uniform and consistent from reed to reed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a soprano saxophone reed.
- 02Its useful life varies by player, and it should be retired once it feels less lively and responsive.
- 03Lower placement on the mouthpiece table reduces resistance; higher placement increases it.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instrument is this reed for?
It is for soprano saxophone.
02What is the reed made from?
It is made from polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber; more than 50% of the wood fiber used is bamboo.
03Can its resistance be adjusted?
Yes. Place it lower on the mouthpiece table for less resistance or higher for more resistance.
04Can the reed be trimmed or clipped?
Yes. The material can be adjusted with common reed tools and can also be clipped.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000326090
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