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Composite material
The polypropylene-resin and cellulose wood-fiber blend contains more than 50% bamboo fiber.
Product detailSKU #1500000325572
ForestoneHinoki Tenor Saxophone Reed MS
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for tenor saxophonists who want a composite reed that keeps its working resistance over time. The Hinoki MS uses a polypropylene-resin and wood-fiber blend, with bamboo making up more than half of that fiber content. Its injection-molded construction is intended to keep the vamp smooth and consistent from reed to reed. It resists water-logging and humidity- or altitude-related warping, while still allowing resistance changes through its position on the mouthpiece table. Expect an adjustment period when moving from cane.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor saxophone setups needing a reed material resistant to moisture-related breakdown and changing environmental conditions.
- Players who want to fine-tune blowing resistance by repositioning the reed on the mouthpiece table.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want to spend time adjusting to a different feel from cane reeds.
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 profile narrows across the tip to 0.1 mm.
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Adjustable placement
Positioning it lower on the mouthpiece table reduces resistance; raising it increases resistance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need a tenor saxophone reed and the MS strength designation.
- 02The reed can lose liveliness and responsiveness after use; replace it when that loss becomes apparent.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I alter the blowing resistance without modifying the reed?
Yes. Move it slightly lower on the mouthpiece table for less resistance or higher for more resistance.
02Can the reed be clipped or worked with reed tools?
Yes. The material can be adjusted with tools such as blades, files, sandpaper, or reed rush, and it can be clipped.
