Fiberreed RPL TENOR SAX MS (2.0)

Name: RPL TENOR SAX MS (2.0)
Brand: Fiberreed
SKU: 372932
Price: 42.00 EUR
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ID : 372932

EAN : 0167481845145

Essential Information About the Fiberreed RPL Reed for Tenor Saxophone

Developed for classical music in collaboration with Portuguese professor Rodrigo Pires de Lima, for precise response and stable sound production.
Pronounced heart : provides good resistance, a pure tone, and clear articulation, ideal for control and intonation.
Carbon fiber and hollow fiber material : consistent feel and reliable performance, even when conditions change.
Resistant to humidity : does not absorb water, remains hygienic, odorless, and easy to clean over time.

RPL TENOR SAX MS (2.0)

42,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

An "Artist" Reed Born from Rigorous Workshop Work

The RPL model is the first in the Fiberreed Artist series. It was designed based on the needs of a musician-educator accustomed to the demands of the classical repertoire: stability, attack precision, and note purity. The cuts were refined in the factory after long adjustment sessions, balancing the material until achieving a coherent reed, designed to offer reliable behavior from one session to the next.

For Which Tenor Saxophonist?

This reed is primarily intended for intermediate to advanced saxophonists seeking a structured response and clean playing, particularly in classical music (studies, wind orchestra, contemporary repertoire, sound work). Its profile will also suit musicians who want very clear articulation and stable note holding during intonation, dynamics, and phrasing practice. At strength 2.0, it remains accessible for building a centered sound without requiring an excessively hard embouchure.

Sound and Design

Thanks to a traditional curved cut and a pronounced heart, the Fiberreed RPL aims for a pure sound, with precise articulation and well-balanced resistance under the lip. The timbre is designed to stay centered and controllable, with consistent sound production and appreciable stability in sustained passages. The composite material (alternating layers of carbon fibers and hollow fibers ) provides a consistent feel: the reed does not behave "differently" depending on humidity, which ensures homogeneous playing and limits surprises when performing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Since this reed is designed for tenor saxophone, it should be used with a tenor sax mouthpiece and a tenor sax ligature. For maintenance, a simple swab and a soft cloth are sufficient to keep the reed clean and hygienic after playing.

Technical specifications

Category	tenor sax	Quantity	1
Material	Hybrid

Product	Reed	Heart	pronounced
Instrument	Tenor saxophone	Moisture absorption	none
Strength	2.0	Drying out	never
Cut	traditional curved	Odor	odorless, even after months of use

Questions frequently asked

Is the Fiberreed RPL MS 2.0 compatible with a tenor saxophone?

This reed is designed for the tenor saxophone and is used with a tenor sax mouthpiece and ligature.

What level of saxophonist corresponds to a tenor reed strength 2.0?

Strength 2.0 remains accessible for producing a focused sound without requiring an excessively hard embouchure. It is mainly intended for intermediate to advanced saxophonists.

What sound does the RPL cut provide?

The traditional curved cut and pronounced heart aim for a pure, centered, and controllable tone. The articulation is designed to remain precise, with steady response on sustained notes.

Does this synthetic reed take humidity into account?

The hybrid material combines carbon fibers and hollow fibers. This design offers a consistent feel, without different behavior depending on humidity. Play consistency is thus better preserved from one session to another.