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MS
This reed carries the MS strength designation.
Product detailSKU #1500000326018
ForestoneBlack Bamboo Tenor Saxophone Reed MS
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Black Bamboo MS is a tenor saxophone reed made from a polypropylene-resin and cellulose-fiber composite, with bamboo accounting for more than half of its wood fiber. Its injection-molded construction produces a smooth, consistent vamp, and the profile tapers to a 0.1 mm tip. It maintains its strength and resistance over time without water-logging or warping from humidity and altitude changes. Give it time to break in, then fine-tune resistance by repositioning it 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
