Detail 01
MH designation
Identifies this specific strength variant; no numerical cane-strength equivalence is given.
Product detailSKU #1500000325533
ForestoneHinoki Clarinet Reed MH
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for clarinet players who want a composite reed with a familiar cane-style profile, the Hinoki MH combines polypropylene resin with cellulose wood fiber, including a majority of bamboo fiber. Its injection-molded vamp is made for consistent balance from reed to reed. Expect clear, robust response with projection, stable intonation, and defined articulation. The material resists moisture-related breakdown and environmental warping, though the reed will eventually lose liveliness and need replacement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Clarinet work where projection, centered response, and stable intonation matter across the instrument’s range.
- Players seeking a reed material that resists water-logging and humidity- or altitude-related warping.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want to allow time to adjust to a reed with a slightly different feel from cane.
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 supplied profile tapers down to a 0.1 mm tip.
Detail 03
Injection molding
Produces smooth vamps described as uniform and consistent from one reed to the next.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Move the reed slightly lower on the mouthpiece table for less resistance, or slightly higher for more.
- 02The material can be adjusted with tools or clipped, although further adjustment is not normally necessary.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the Hinoki reed made from?
It uses polypropylene resin mixed with cellulose wood fiber; more than half of that wood fiber is bamboo.
02How does it hold up to moisture and climate changes?
Its composite material resists water-logging and saliva breakdown, and is not prone to warping from humidity or altitude changes.
03Can I change its resistance?
Yes. A lower placement on the mouthpiece table reduces resistance slightly; a higher placement increases it slightly.
