FAQ

How long will it take to receive my order?

You can expect to receive your reeds in ten days to two weeks of placing your order.

What happens if a reed arrives damaged?

Simply inform us and we will send you a replacement reed free of charge.

How can I clean my Forestone reed?

Luke-warm works well.

Can Forestone reeds be safely sterilized?

Dipping the reed in hydrogen peroxide followed by rinsing it in luke-warm water is a simple, effective and safe method. You can also clean the reeds with an alcohol swab.

Is there a recommended method for storing Forestone reeds?

Any standard reed case or reed holder will do the trick.

Can Forestone reeds be left on the mouthpiece?

Because the material does not warp, you can safely leave your Forestone reed on the mouthpiece. However, we do recommend that you remove it and wipe it clean after each playing session.  

How can I maximize the life of my Forestone reed?

Rotation is the best way to maximize the reed’s playing life. Some players rotate three or four reeds, others as many as six or more.

Are the reeds designed for certain types of mouthpieces and ligatures?

Forestone reeds will work on any brand of mouthpiece and with any metal, fabric or string ligature. Our German-cut clarinet reeds are designed for German mouthpieces.

Does Forestone have an exchange policy?  

Your satisfaction with Forestone is our ultimate aim. Any reed that arrives by mail damaged or unplayable will be replaced free of charge, no questions asked.

Are Forestone reeds designed for all playing situations?  

Yes. Forestone reeds are the ideal choice for professional orchestral clarinet players, chamber music players, folk musicians, commercial freelancers, and doublers. They can also be played with confidence by university and high school students, teachers, young professionals, soloists, military musicians, and amateurs – in short, by anyone who plays or studies the clarinet and saxophone and seeks a reliable synthetic alternative to cane reeds.

What is the correct way to say "Forestone?"

Our name is an amalgamation of the two English words: forest and tone. The correct way to say it is "Forest-tone."