Detail 01
Composite material with bamboo wood fiber
It combines polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber; more than 50 percent of that wood fiber is bamboo.
Product detailSKU #1500000326499
ForestoneWhite Bamboo Alto Saxophone Reed 3
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Forestone White Bamboo is a strength-3 alto saxophone reed made from a polypropylene-resin and cellulose-wood-fiber composite, with bamboo accounting for more than half of its wood fiber. Injection molding produces smooth, consistent vamps, and the standard profile tapers to a 0.1 mm tip. The material is designed to resist water-logging, saliva breakdown, and warping from humidity or altitude changes. Resistance can be changed by repositioning the reed on the mouthpiece table.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto sax players seeking a reed material resistant to water-logging and saliva-related breakdown.
- Players who want to adjust blowing resistance by changing the reed’s mouthpiece-table placement.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players unwilling to allow time to become comfortable with a different reed material.
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
Adjustable placement resistance
Lower placement on the mouthpiece table gives less resistance, while higher placement gives more.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is an alto saxophone reed in strength 3.
- 02Forestone advises allowing time to get comfortable with the reed, as with a new mouthpiece, ligature, barrel, or instrument.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I adjust the reed’s resistance?
Yes. Lowering it on the mouthpiece table reduces resistance; raising it increases resistance.
02Can the reed be modified?
Yes. It can be worked with blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, or other preferred tools, and it can also be clipped.
03Will it last indefinitely?
No. Its useful life varies by player, and it eventually becomes less lively and responsive after use.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
