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M
This reed carries the M strength designation.
Product detailSKU #1500000326019
ForestoneBlack Bamboo Tenor Saxophone Reed M
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Made for tenor saxophone, the Black Bamboo M uses a composite of polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber, with bamboo making up more than half of the fiber content. Injection molding creates a smooth vamp with consistent shaping, and the standard profile narrows to a 0.1 mm tip. The material is resistant to water-logging and does not warp with changes in humidity or altitude. Break it in first, then alter resistance by changing its position on the mouthpiece table.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor saxophone players who want to adjust blowing resistance through reed placement on the mouthpiece table.
- Players seeking a reed material that resists water-logging and humidity- or altitude-related warping.
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
The standard profile tapers to 0.1 mm across the tip.
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Composite material
It combines polypropylene resin with cellulose wood fiber; more than half of that fiber is bamboo.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Allow time to break in and adjust to the reed.
- 02Lower 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.
01How can I change the resistance?
Move the reed slightly on the mouthpiece table: lower placement reduces resistance, while higher placement increases it.
02Can it be adjusted or clipped?
Yes. The material can be worked with blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, or other tools, and it can be clipped.
03Will it last indefinitely?
No. It resists water-logging and warping, but eventually becomes less lively and responsive and needs replacing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
