The Fibracell composite reed material is the result of years of research and development, conceptualizing, and augmenting state of the art materials. The result is a composite material that has characteristics comparable to natural cane reed in stiffness, specific gravity, decay factor, overtones, stiffness-to-weight ratio, color, and appearance. It is the unique combination of these properties that allows the natural cane reed to vibrate with a rich tonal quality. These qualities are emulated in Fibracell's unique composite structure with the additional features of strength, long lasting durability, and a consistency of quality not found in nature. Fibracell reeds are manufactured to exacting production standards and is precisely machined and trimmed for a consistently perfect shape.