Detail 01
Medium soft strength
Low resistance for a big horn. Low notes speak easily and long sets tire your face less.
Product detailSKU #1274319721671
Harry HartmannNatural Fiberreed Baritone Saxophone Reed Medium Soft
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single synthetic baritone sax reed in medium soft. For bari players who want an easy-blowing reed that plays the same every time.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bari doublers who pick the horn up occasionally
- Long sets where a stiff reed wears out your embouchure
- Humid or outdoor gigs that destroy cane consistency
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players pushing hard volume — medium soft tops out sooner
- Classical bari players wanting cane's darker core
- Anyone rotating a stack of cheap reeds weekly
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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Baritone saxophone cut
Sized for bari mouthpieces only. Tenor and alto reeds won't cover the table correctly, and neither will this on them.
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Synthetic material
No soaking, no warping, no waterlogging. It plays identically cold on the first note of a set.
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Natural finish
Cane-colored rather than black, so it reads as normal from the audience.
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Sold individually
One reed, not a box. It's a long-term reed rather than a consumable you burn through.
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$41.95 for one
Only pays off if you play it for months. Chip it early and you've spent a box's worth.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Medium soft may go thin if you play a very open mouthpiece loud
- 02Reed only. No mouthpiece, ligature, cap, or reed guard included
- 03Wipe and air-dry after playing — grime, not wear, is what kills these
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my tenor sax?
No. It's cut for baritone. A bari reed is noticeably larger and will hang over a tenor mouthpiece's tip and side rails.
02Do I have to wet it first?
No. Synthetic reeds don't absorb moisture, so there's no soaking and no break-in. Mount it and it plays the same every session.
03Is medium soft too light for me?
It's the easier-blowing end. Good if you're building endurance or doubling onto bari. If you push hard volume, go up a strength.
04How long will it last?
Much longer than cane, since it doesn't waterlog or warp between sessions. Life depends on cleaning, biting pressure, and avoiding chipped tips.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Synthetic
- Color
- Natural
1 detailsOther
- Quantity
- Sold Individually
