Detail 01
Medium Hard
The reed carries a Medium Hard marking, while Hemp Fiberreeds are described as running soft.
Product detailSKU #1410360671056
Harry HartmannFiberreed Baritone Saxophone Hemp Reed Baritone Saxophone Medium Hard
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For baritone saxophone, the Medium Hard Hemp Fiberreed uses hollow fiber layered with hemp fiber and hardwood. Its revised cut is made to emphasize the natural character of the hemp, producing an earthy, dark low end alongside a full upper register and effective altissimo. Strength selection deserves attention before ordering: this Hemp Fiberreed line runs soft. Players who normally select another model by strength are advised to move up one strength, rather than treating the Medium Hard marking as a direct match.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Baritone saxophone playing that calls for a dark low register, full upper register, and altissimo response.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players expecting Medium Hard to correspond directly with the strength of most other reed models.
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
Baritone saxophone
Made for baritone saxophone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Order one strength harder than most other models when using them as your normal strength reference.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it be used for altissimo?
Yes. It is described as having effective altissimo.
02How does its strength compare with other models?
Hemp Fiberreeds run soft, so ordering one strength harder than most other models is advised.
