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FORESTONE
Fulfilling the highest Japanese quality standards with premium quality soprano, alto and tenor saxophones, synthetic reeds, straps and mouthpiece patches.
Forestone is renowned for their premium synthetic reeds and mouthpiece patches. Four models of reeds are available: Traditional/Original, Black Bamboo, Hinoki, and the new fusion White Bamboo.
American Unfiled
Jazz Cut
HINOKI
Jazz Hybrid in Ivory Color
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American unfiled cut
- Alto, Tenor
French filed cut
- Baritone, Clarinet, Soprano -
Lively response for a free sound
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More character & dynamic range
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Calcium-enriched bamboo fibers
French Filed
Classic Cut
WHITE BAMBOO
Fusion of Black Bamboo and Hinoki Reeds
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Designed with professional classical players in mind
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Behaves like a good French cut cane reed
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Big and strong heart
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Sturdy resistance for perfect control.
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Lots of modern overtones while maintained an even spectrum.
BLACK BAMBOO
Dark Classical Carbon
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French filed cut
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Harder resistance for more control
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Dark classical sound
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Tonally perfectly balanced
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Contains bamboo fiber and special carbon mixture
BLACK BAMBOO
WITH BLAST
Special Surface Treatment
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French filed cut
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Special Surface Treatment for better projection, more volume and quicker response
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Harder resistance for more control
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Dark classical sound
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Tonally perfectly balanced
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Contains bamboo fiber and special carbon mixture
TRADITIONAL
Original Synthetic Reed
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French filed cut
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Very free blowing for easy playing
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Bright round sound
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High resilience and flexibility
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Retains strength and resistance over a long period
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Synthetic reed made of resin-bonded bamboo
Premium Reeds
Forestone mouthpiece patches fit clarinet, soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone mouthpieces. Protection and comfort with a modern self adhesive surface structure No glue, solvents or slipping. A best seller!
Small size: Clarinet, soprano and some thinner altos
Standard: Tenor, baritone and most altos
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Modern self adhesive surface
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No glue, solvents or residues
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No slipping of the plate
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Reattach-able
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Lasts longer than rubber plates
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More natural feeling
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Non-toxic and non-allergenic
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Easy to sanitize and tasteless
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0.4mm thick
Mouthpiece Patches
Essential to Forestone saxophones is their renowned craftsman Asushi. With a total understanding of the balance of sound, vibration and mechanics, Asushi creates instruments that are alive and of the highest quality in the world.
Gorgeous, Premium Japanese Saxophones
Fulfilling the highest Japanese quality standards with premium quality alto and tenor saxophones. Forestone horns are enhanced with a state-of-the-art Cyrogenic process, freeing up vibrations and bringing the saxophones beautiful sound to new heights!
Forestone Vibration Cryo-Treat (FVCT)
New, state-of-the-art, two-step gas and liquid process produces stress-free metal for a better sound and faster response!
- 196 C
Forestone Reed Strength Chart
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