Detail 01
Composite material
Made from polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber; more than half of the wood fiber is bamboo.
Product detailSKU #1500000325497
ForestoneTraditional Alto Saxophone Reed MS
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A composite alto saxophone reed with a balanced profile, consistent injection-molded construction, and resistance that can be adjusted through mouthpiece placement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto saxophone players seeking a polypropylene-resin and wood-fiber reed
- Players who want a reed designed to resist water-logging, saliva breakdown, humidity changes, and altitude-related warping
- Players who value stable intonation, articulation, and a robust, clear sound character
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a traditional all-cane reed
- Players unwilling to spend time becoming accustomed to a different reed feel
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 standard-style profile tapers to 0.1 mm across the tip.
Detail 03
Injection molding
The proprietary Japanese process is stated to produce smooth, uniform, consistent vamps.
Detail 04
Moisture and climate resistance
The composite material is stated to resist water-logging and saliva breakdown and not warp with humidity or altitude changes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01MS is the stated strength; the supplied data does not define its equivalent in another reed system.
- 02Resistance changes with placement: lower on the mouthpiece table gives less resistance; higher placement gives more.
- 03Useful life varies by player and embouchure; retire the reed when it becomes less lively and responsive.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instrument is this reed for?
It is an alto saxophone reed.
02What is the reed made from?
It uses polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber, with bamboo comprising more than 50% of the wood fiber.
03Can I adjust the blowing resistance?
Yes. Placing it lower on the mouthpiece table gives less resistance; placing it higher gives more.
04Can the reed be modified?
The supplied information states that it can be adjusted with blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, other tools, or clipped.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Tier
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- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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