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Polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber
The brown, tasteless, odorless, non-toxic composite contains more than 50 percent bamboo fiber.
Product detailSKU #1500000325496
ForestoneTraditional Alto Saxophone Reed M
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for alto saxophone, the Traditional M reed uses a brown composite of polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber, with bamboo making up more than half of that fiber. Injection molding creates smooth vamps with consistent reed-to-reed results and a balanced profile. It is designed to keep its strength and resistance over time, while delivering clear, robust sound, stable intonation, and articulation across the saxophone’s range. Resistance can be changed by moving its position on the mouthpiece table.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto saxophonists who want to alter blowing resistance by changing reed placement.
- Players seeking a reed material that resists water-logging and humidity-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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Injection-molded vamp
Produces a smooth vamp intended to be uniform and consistent from reed to reed.
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0.1 mm tip
The standard-style profile tapers to 0.1 mm across the tip.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Lower placement on the mouthpiece table gives less resistance; higher placement gives more.
- 02Players may need time to become accustomed to the feel, as with a new mouthpiece, ligature, barrel, or instrument.
- 03The reed can eventually become less lively and responsive and needs replacement then.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I adjust the resistance?
Yes. Move it lower on the mouthpiece table for less resistance or higher for more.
02Can the reed be altered with tools?
It can be worked with blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, or similar tools, and it can be clipped.
03Will humidity or saliva warp it?
The composite material is described as impervious to water-logging and saliva breakdown, and it will not warp from humidity or altitude changes.
