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Soft strength
Lowest resistance. Easy to get sound out, but the tip closes if you blow hard.
Product detailSKU #1274319721721
Harry HartmannNatural Fiberreed Tenor Saxophone Reed Soft
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single soft synthetic Fiberreed cut for tenor sax. For tenor players who want easy response and a reed that doesn't change with the weather.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players who want low resistance and quick response
- Players returning to the horn after a long break
- Travel and outdoor gigs where cane reeds go unstable
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players pushing hard volume who need more resistance
- Anyone who prefers breaking in and rotating cane reeds
- Shoppers who want multiple reeds per purchase
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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Synthetic material
Does not swell or dry, so response on day thirty is close to day one.
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Tenor saxophone cut
Sized for tenor mouthpieces. Alto and bari reeds are not interchangeable with this.
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Sold individually
One reed per purchase. No spare in the box if this one chips.
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$39.95 per reed
About what a box of cane tenor reeds costs, spent on a single longer-lived reed.
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Natural finish
Cosmetic. Reads as cane at a distance rather than the darker look of some synthetics.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reed only — no mouthpiece, ligature, cap or reed guard included
- 02Synthetic strengths don't line up exactly with cane numbers; soft may feel unfamiliar
- 03Confirm your ligature tightens down far enough on a non-cane reed
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I still need to wet it first?
No. Synthetic reeds don't absorb moisture like cane, so there is no soaking step before you play.
02Is this the same as a cane 2?
Roughly comparable in resistance, but synthetic feel differs. Expect to adjust your embouchure slightly at first.
03Will it fit my alto?
No. This is a tenor cut and is too large for an alto mouthpiece.
04Do I get more than one reed?
No. It is sold individually. Order a second if you want a backup in the case.
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
