Forestone Black Bamboo reed for baritone Saxophone strenght s (soft). The Black Bamboo reeds contain the same amount of bamboo fibre and also contain a special carbon mixture for increased resistance and great projection. Black Bamboo reeds are very durable and completely unaffected by the influences of temperature, humidity and dehydration. Strength, attack, and punch are fantastic, and the tonal core is perfectly balanced. The reeds provide effortless altissimo, pristine multiphoics, and great control at all dynamics