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Author: BandieSF
Date: 2009-03-06 23:48
Anyone know exactly when they'll be available? I know it's supposed to be sometime this month, but does anyone have an exact day?
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Current set-up:
Classical:
Strength 4 1/4 Legere Signature Series
Vandoren M13 Lyre
Jazz:
Strength 3 3/4 Legere Quebec
Pomarico Jazz*
Clarinets:
Buffet E11 Student Model
Buffet R13 Greenline
<http://operationhighschool.blogspot.com
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2009-03-08 16:38
Hi BandieSF: (love these BBoard names!)
I was contacted by Peter Randell at Legere a few weeks ago. He asked if I would be interested in trying their new line of reeds, which he thought were quite good.
I agreed to give them a toot, so he's sending me their Bb, Eb, Bass Clarinet & Soprano Sax reeds ASAP. I'll let you know my impressions of the reeds after I've had a chance to try them on the job.
I've used the Legere Bass reeds for a while now down at WICKED on Broadway, and they are working out just fine! So, an improved Legere might just do the trick...imagine, a synthetic reed that actually sounds great, doesn't vary from day to day, doesn't need to be wet to work well, and can be cleaned easily...or am I just dreaming again?
Peter's contact at Legere is:
Peter Randell
VP/Sales
randell@legere.com
905 640 4607
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: William
Date: 2009-03-08 17:36
I also have been using Legere tradional reeds exclusively on my bass clarinet Grabner CX_BS model mouthpiece for the past four years (maybe more) and will never go back to cane. However, although some very fine players--symphonic & jazz--from my "neck of the woods" (WI-USA) have been using Legere reeds on their soprano clarinets, I still haven't been able to find any--tradional, Quebec, etc--that work for me. Maybe this new model will be "the one". Like JJM, I also dream of a reed that plays great and is always the same and "ready to go" as soon as it is on the mouthpiece. In my next life, maybe I should take up the trombone and never have anymore arundo domax nightmares........lol.
Post Edited (2009-03-08 18:07)
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Author: BandieSF
Date: 2009-03-18 15:57
Thanks for the info. I might just call them up and ask to sample some myself! 
I've become a loyal Legere user, Quebecs of course. I'm anxious to see how these new ones do. My band director has noticed my synthetics and is now skeptical of my sound. I hope these new ones are as good as reported.
Sorry to bring back the topic after it's died, but I felt the need to wrap it up, unless someone else has something to add.
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Current set-up:
Classical:
Strength 4 1/4 Legere Signature Series
Vandoren M13 Lyre
Jazz:
Strength 3 3/4 Legere Quebec
Pomarico Jazz*
Clarinets:
Buffet E11 Student Model
Buffet R13 Greenline
<http://operationhighschool.blogspot.com
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Author: Roger Aldridge
Date: 2009-03-18 16:52
When I read about the Signature Series reeds on the Legere web site it appeared to me the new reeds were only for Bb soprano clarinet. I wrote to Guy Legere and asked him how the new line of reeds compare with Quebec. He said the new reeds are thinner and made from an advanced version of their material. As I recall he also described how the new reeds have more color in low and high dynamic levels.
I'm curious about the reeds and would like to give one a test drive. I've been extremely happy with Quebec on Bb clarinet. As I've described on other threads about Legere reeds, I've found them to have an exceptional quality of sound on Walter Grabner's mouthpiece facings. I've also found the Vandoren Klassik string ligature to be a superb match with Legere Quebec and a Grabner Kaspar-style mouthpiece on soprano clarinet. On bass clarinet, the Legere bass clarinet reed (Legere currently makes only one version) works beautifully for me on a Grabner LB mouthpiece and an Optimum (with Plate #1).
I have yet to experience someone coming up and asking me if I use synthetic reeds based upon hearing my sound.
Roger
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Author: kilo
Date: 2009-03-19 18:33
> My band director has noticed my synthetics and is now skeptical of my sound. <
So typical. (grrrrr!)
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2009-03-19 18:37
I've been using Legeres exclusively for maybe 10 years or so now, and do not want to go back to cane. Of course I'm in the upper midwest like William (I'm in MN) and our temperature AND humidity variances within one week make cane really a hassle. I don't want to be a woodworker, I want to be a clarinetist!
I frequently get compliments on my tone quality from audiences. I know myself it's not as good as a "perfect" cane reed, but for me the tradeoff is the consistency. Most of the time I sound like I would with an "average" Vandy, so it works for me!
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2009-03-19 19:15
Quote:
I frequently get compliments on my tone quality from audiences. I know myself it's not as good as a "perfect" cane reed, but for me the tradeoff is the consistency. Most of the time I sound like I would with an "average" Vandy, so it works for me! The exact reason I want to go back to legere. I agree that a well shaped cane reed works well, but it's frustrating constantly searching out, "Which reed is going to work TODAY. . . ?!"
The onlything I don't like is that they cost a bunch each reed. Sure it's great when you find that right size. WHEN you find that right size. It's finding the right size that's a pain in the butt.
ALexi
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Author: BandieSF
Date: 2009-03-20 01:17
All stories I can relate to!
Especially with how crazy the weather in Texas has been recently (dry and hot one week, cold and humid the next, rainy and hot the one after that, etc.), I like having the consistency of synthetic reeds.
But does anyone have a date? I'm anxious to know when they're coming out.
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Current set-up:
Classical:
Strength 4 1/4 Legere Signature Series
Vandoren M13 Lyre
Jazz:
Strength 3 3/4 Legere Quebec
Pomarico Jazz*
Clarinets:
Buffet E11 Student Model
Buffet R13 Greenline
<http://operationhighschool.blogspot.com
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2009-03-27 01:57
I got a call about my info request today, and the release will be delayed until sometime in May. They were getting ready to ramp up production with a new CNC machine, and then one of the custom jigs broke, so there is a delay. T
They will run approximately $10 higher per reed (list price) than the other Legere products. This again from the company.
Jeff
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Author: BandieSF
Date: 2009-03-28 03:02
Yeah, I emailed them too and got similar information.
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Current set-up:
Classical:
Strength 4 1/4 Legere Signature Series
Vandoren M13 Lyre
Jazz:
Strength 3 3/4 Legere Quebec
Pomarico Jazz*
Clarinets:
Buffet E11 Student Model
Buffet R13 Greenline
<http://operationhighschool.blogspot.com
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Author: Roger Aldridge
Date: 2009-04-11 12:01
Here are comments about the Signature Series reed that I posted on the Sax On The Web Forum.... According to Guy Legere, distribution of the new reeds will start in May.
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I ordered one of the new Signature Series Bb clarinet reeds from the Legere company. It arrived and I've been gathering my initial impressions. I realize that this can be dangerous because sometimes a product needs to grow on you. Nevertheless....
Very first impression: WOW! This is an incredibly responsive reed. It's like painting with a delicate brush. Articulation is effortless. I don't have to work as hard to play certain things as I do with the Legere Quebec. The reed also has power.
After playing for a time: Hmmm.... The Signature's sound is not as dark as a Quebec. It does not feel like my tonal core is as thick. A dark, thicker sound is who I am on clarinet. That's my tonal conception of the instrument. It also seems to me that Signature is a bit softer strength-wise than Quebec. For a reality test, I switched over to my back up clarinet. On this set up it feels like there is a touch too much back pressure with a #3 Quebec. When I switched over to a #3 Signature on this set up it immedately felt too soft.
I might need to try a #3.25 or #3.5 Signature to get a better perspective of the reed.
As it stands, the darker, thicker sound of the Quebec really does it for me. If the Signature represents a delicate brush, then a Quebec is a broader one. Having a thick tonal core is important to me -- especially, in the clarinet's high range. As of now, I'm sticking to the Quebec for its sound. However, I'm keeping the Signature reed in my reed case for further use. I need to see how it does in a large ensemble. I also will consider getting a stiffer Signature -- starting with a #3.25 -- when they become available in US music shops.
Roger
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Author: Roger Aldridge
Date: 2009-04-11 14:02
I just received a reply from Guy Legere. He says with a stiffer Signature my darker and more powerful sound will return. So, that's what I'll do.
Roger
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Author: RLSchwebel
Date: 2010-01-13 03:47
Roger:
I'm curious, how did the stiffer Signature work for you? I'm thinking I need a 3.625...at times the 3.5 Quebec is soft and/or the 3.75 Quebec is too stiff...maybe I should practice more (or at all). What is your experience with the difference between the Signature and Quebec sizing?
~robt
Post Edited (2010-01-13 04:07)
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