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Your cart is empty.Forestone is the first composite reed that actually contains bamboo for an authentic sound, response, look, and feel. The cane reed reborn.
Mike Irwin
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
I was looking for something to replace traditional reeds since I was splitting a lot of them. I was recommended to try Forestone reeds, so I bought one in 2.5 strength and a Legere full-synthetic one, also in 2.5.I was able to adjust to this reed very easily, and the sound was very close to what I expect from a natural reed. Time will tell on the durability of it with my playing, but I am very happy with it so far.Yes, the price is high, but for me, splitting 2-3 reeds a week, it will be worth it if it will last.The Legere had a rough or brash sound to me, and was harder for me to play on.Caveat: I am a part-time bari sax player in a community band, playing on a Chinese bari that was a school horn and treated appropriately. I am not an expert player, though I have been a musician for 60+ years.
Lee00711
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019
I have used forestone reeds on alto and tenor and I like them fine for practicing. I tried 3 different mouthpieces with this reed on bari sax and they all sounded bad in different ways. My berg sounded super thin, no bottom....when I put the reed on my meyer 5, I actually checked the bell to see if I had something stuffed in it. This reed works better on my bass clarinet then bari sax....and it is a bari sax reed.
CMCSmith
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019
I bought this thinking I was gonna get more than one. My son does not like it or how it plays. Can I return It?
Stephanie Aubin
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2016
I love this product. I have not gone back to cane reeds since I started using them. They last so much longer and they do not sound like a synthetic reed. It sounds exactly like a cane reed would sound. I highly recommend this product. You won't be disappointed. The price is definitely worth it.Stephanie
Coyote8
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2016
Picture was very misleading. There was only 1 reed. I should have been more diligent in my research.The reed itself so far works great. The texture takes a little getting used to. But sound and playability is great
Quinn
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2015
You either like it or you don't... I found it too hard to use, but it is usable.
L. Guiza
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014
My son has been playing sax for 6 years now, and this is his favorite reed. We have tried several, but this one makes the most beautiful music.....worth the price.
Jason Duerr
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2012
I play #2 baritone sax reeds, so I ordered a Forestone #2. It seems to need a lot more air than natural reeds. Tone quality is good, I still prefer natural reeds over this. But it is nice to have a permanent backup solution always in my case, so I recommend every player has some of these around. I'll try the other styles to see if I can find one that needs less air. Buy this product.
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