Klarinet Archive - Posting 000426.txt from 2003/02

From: "Ed & Carol Maurey" <edsshop@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [kl] Legere Quebec Style Reeds
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 20:07:45 -0500

I've been an enthusiastic Legere user for several years now. I don't even
consider playing on bamboo, anymore. I recently bought four of the new
Quebec cut reeds. I've been quite disappointed. I ordinarily play 3.5
strength on my Pyne M medium short, medium closed MP. The Quebec 3.5 reeds
seem way too weak...alot like a very worn out 3.5. They have a dull,
lifeless quality. Luckilly I bought four of the regular "Ontario" reeds,
too. They're just fine.

I think I'll email Guy Legere with my results. Maybe Quebec reeds are
alergic to Ohio MP's.

Ed Maurey

----- Original Message -----
From: <GrabnerWG@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] Legere Quebec Style Reeds

> How many of you have tried the new Legere "Quebec" style reeds? I played
one in rehearsal last night in our concert hall.
>
> I was really pleased with the warm depth of the tone (what others might
call darkness). The reed was also able to handle all the acrobatics required
in Berstein's "Symphonic Dances from West Side Story" which goes up to G,
G#, and A fairly often. Felt very secure up there!
>
> If you haven't tried them I urge you to.
>
> BTW - I have no financial arrangement with the Legere company.
>
> Walter Grabner
> www.clarinetXpress.com
> CX_SW1 - Legere friendly mouthpiece
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