Klarinet Archive - Posting 000905.txt from 2000/11

From: "Ed & Carol Maurey" <edsshop@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [kl] advice on Legere Reeds
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 17:40:32 -0500

Everything Al says is ABSOLUTELY TRUE. A really good reed is at "the top of
its game" for maybe an hour. A Legere is an "All Star" for months. At
that rate thery're worth hundreds of dollars apiece!

Ed Maurey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Al Chiavarini" <alchev@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] advice on Legere Reeds

> I'm a little reluctant to post on the general list.
>
> I am extremely happy using the LeGere reeds.
>
> I own about six of them however the first one that I bought I am still
> using. I started using this reed 23 MONTHS ago. No Warm up.
>
> I have developed a relationship with Mr Legere. He is now making reeds
> in 1/4 strengths.
>
> I have had cane reeds that were a bit better but they were extremely
> rare. The LeGere reed is always the same, never giving out in the
> middle of a concert and the such.
>
> I am using a # 3 1/2 reed. They do cost $13.00 per reed but considering
> that I have used one reed for almost 2 years where as I used to spend
> $20.00 month buying Vandoren V 12 reeds. If you are not happy with the
> strength, send it back and he will replace it with one of your choosing.
>
> I have a very close friend who retired from a major USA Symphony after 27
> years and he said that my tone is more than acceptable
>
> Al Chiavarini
> Principal Clarinet
> Suncoast Symphony Orchestra
>
> alchev@-----.com
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