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Composite material
It combines polypropylene resin with cellulose wood fiber, more than half of which is bamboo.
Product detailSKU #1500000326226
ForestoneWhite Bamboo Clarinet Reed 1.5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Forestone's White Bamboo 1.5 clarinet reed uses a composite of polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber, with bamboo making up more than half of that fiber. Injection molding produces smooth, uniform vamps, and the reed is balanced side to side and front to back with a standard tip taper of 0.1 mm. Its resistance can be adjusted by its position on the mouthpiece table: lower placement reduces resistance, while higher placement increases it. The material resists water-logging, saliva breakdown, and warping from humidity or altitude changes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Clarinet 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.
- Maintenance-minded players who may adjust the reed with tools or clip it.
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 standard profile tapers to 0.1 mm across the tip.
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Mouthpiece-table placement
Lower placement gives less resistance; higher placement gives more resistance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Allow time to become comfortable with the reed's feel.
- 02The reed's useful life varies with the player's embouchure and playing stress.
- 03Retire 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 is the reed made from?
It uses polypropylene resin and cellulose wood fiber; more than half of the wood fiber is bamboo.
02Can I change the blowing resistance?
Yes. Set it lower on the mouthpiece table for less resistance or higher for more resistance.
03Can the reed be adjusted with tools?
Yes. The material can be worked with blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, or other tools, and it can be clipped.
04Does the material resist moisture-related changes?
It is described as impervious to water-logging and saliva breakdown, and it will not warp from humidity or altitude changes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
