Detail 01
Strength 3
Identifies this reed’s listed strength.
Product detailSKU #1500000326510
ForestoneWhite Bamboo Tenor Saxophone Reed 3
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for tenor players who want a composite reed with a familiar cane-style profile, the White Bamboo 3 combines polypropylene resin with cellulose wood fiber, more than half of it bamboo. Its injection-molded vamp is designed for consistency from reed to reed, with balanced construction and a 0.1 mm tip. The material maintains its strength and resistance over time, while placement on the mouthpiece table lets you fine-tune resistance during setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor saxophone setups where changing reed placement is useful for adjusting blowing resistance.
- Players needing a reed material that resists water-logging and humidity- or altitude-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.
Detail 02
White
The reed is listed in White.
Detail 03
0.1 mm tip
The standard profile tapers to this thickness at the tip.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Lower placement on the mouthpiece table gives less resistance; higher placement gives more.
- 02The feel differs only minimally from cane, but time to adjust is expected.
- 03It can be worked with blades, files, sandpaper, reed rush, other tools, or clipping.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How can I adjust the resistance?
Move the reed on the mouthpiece table: lower placement reduces resistance, while higher placement increases it.
02Will it last longer than a cane reed?
Its composite material resists water-logging, saliva breakdown, and warping from humidity or altitude changes, though useful life still varies by player.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
