Forestone's New Jazz Reed This is a completely new reed made from a new material originating in Japan, and was developed after 30 years of research. Using a special material derived from bamboo (patented) and the world's only mold injection molding method, we have created a synthetic reed that is unlike any other artificial reed to date. In addition, the double processing increases the adhesion to the mouthpiece. We have customers from over 30 countries around the world, mainly in Japan, Europe and the United States. This cypress model is formulated with special materials to give it a more solid tone, and is characterized by a bright tone that is perfect for jazz and pop music. Sandblasted on both sides. By the way, the name "hinoki" does not come from the fact that it contains cypress, but from its appearance. M (medium) is equivalent to Vandoren Traditional (blue box) 2-1/2 and Rico (orange box) No. 3.