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Polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber
The reed uses a composite material; more than half of its wood fiber content is bamboo.
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ForestoneTraditional Soprano Saxophone Reed M
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Forestone’s Traditional M is a medium soprano saxophone reed made from polypropylene resin blended with cellulose wood fiber, more than half of which is bamboo. Injection molding produces a smooth vamp designed for consistency from one reed to the next, with a 0.1 mm tapered tip and balanced profile. Its resistance can be adjusted by changing its position on the mouthpiece table. The material resists water-logging, saliva breakdown, and warping from humidity or altitude changes, and it can also be worked with reed tools or clipped.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Soprano sax players who want to adjust blowing resistance through reed placement on the mouthpiece table.
- Players seeking a reed material that resists water-logging and humidity- or altitude-related warping.
- Reed maintenance workflows involving careful clipping or work with blades, files, sandpaper, or reed rush.
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 tapered tip
The profile tapers to 0.1 mm across the tip.
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Medium strength
This is the M-strength version.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Blowing resistance changes with placement: lower on the mouthpiece table means less resistance; higher means more.
- 02Useful life varies with each player’s embouchure and playing stress; replace the reed when it loses liveliness and response.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the reed made from?
It combines polypropylene resin with cellulose wood fiber, with bamboo making up more than half of the wood fiber used.
02Can I adjust its resistance?
Yes. Positioning it lower on the mouthpiece table reduces resistance; positioning it higher increases resistance.
03Can the reed be clipped or adjusted with tools?
Yes. It can be worked with blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, and other tools, and it can be clipped.
