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Author: Stephanie
Date: 2000-10-15 03:38
Hey again everybody! I just want to know what you all think about plastic reeds compared to regular ones. I've been using Vandoren V12s, but any comments will be appreciated!
Stephanie
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Author: bob gardner
Date: 2000-10-15 16:26
I have been using the Lagere for about 3 months and think they are great. i lost one now i have to buy another. at $15 buck each i have to be more careful.
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Author: Mark Charette, Webmaster
Date: 2000-10-15 16:30
Stephanie,
I too use a Legere. They're not yet as good as a cane reed, but since I only have time to practice in fits and snatches they're great - no fiddling with a reed before you start.
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Author: Nate Zeien
Date: 2000-10-15 18:38
Mark brings up a good point, they are handy to just pick up, and they're ready to play. This can be handy, especially in jazz, when you have to be able to pick up the instrument and play it at an instant. I use them every now and then for saxophone, but not much for clarinet. I have tried several brands, but still have yet to find one that I like as much as cane reeds. Another thing that is nice about these reed, is they can be left sitting for a long time with no negative effects. I keep a few different reeds around for instrument repair. Overall, I think nothing will replace cane. Maybe in the future, but I'm still waiting... -- Nate Zeien
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Author: Hiroshi
Date: 2000-10-16 04:37
I bought Legere #3 and #3-1/2. Felt it is harder than V12's same numbers.
Better ask other people's opinion on this matter.
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Author: C. Hogue
Date: 2000-10-16 14:18
Playing 4th of July concerts outdoors in muggy weather turns my cane reeds to soft, squeeky mush. I didn't want to invest in an all-plastic reed, so I bought a few inexpensive Rico (yikes) Plasticovers for playing outdoors in the summer and they work GREAT.
An older gentleman in my band takes a prescription drug that gives him a dry mouth. He uses Plasticovers on his clarinet and alto sax because they don't need to be moistened.
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