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Composite material
The material combines polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber; more than 50% of the fiber is bamboo.
Product detailSKU #1500000325589
ForestoneHinoki Baritone Saxophone Reed M
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a baritone saxophone setup, the Hinoki M pairs a composite reed material with practical on-mouthpiece adjustment. Its polypropylene-resin and cellulose wood-fiber construction uses more than 50% bamboo fiber and is made by injection molding for a smooth, consistent vamp. The material is resistant to water-logging, saliva breakdown, and warping from humidity or altitude changes. Place it lower on the mouthpiece table to reduce resistance or higher to increase it. Like other reeds, it eventually becomes less lively and responsive and needs replacing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Baritone saxophone players who need an M-designated reed with resistance adjustable through mouthpiece-table placement.
- Use where moisture exposure and changing humidity or altitude make warp resistance important.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a reed that never needs replacement after its response declines.
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 taper
The tip area narrows to 0.1 mm across its profile.
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Repositionable resistance
A slightly lower position on the mouthpiece table provides less resistance, while a higher one provides more.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need a baritone saxophone reed with the M strength designation.
- 02Allow time to become comfortable with the feel if changing from cane reeds.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the material resist water-logging?
Yes. The composite material is described as impervious to water-logging and breakdown by saliva.
02Can I make physical adjustments to it?
Yes. It can be worked with reed tools and clipped if needed.
