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Author: kaeva
Date: 2004-11-03 09:59
1. RC + M30 + Rovner EDII + < Reed ____ ? thickness ____?>
2. RC + M30 + Bonade(R or Iv) + < Reed ____ ? thickness ____?>
3. RC + M30 + Vandoren Maeter's Black+ < Reed ____ ? thickness ____?>
Post Edited (2004-11-03 10:37)
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Author: OpusII
Date: 2004-11-03 10:43
I don't think, just try them all and choose the one you liked best!
Reed thickness is for every person different, you can look on the vandoren site to see a view of best working strenghts for the mouthpiece.
http://www.vandoren.com/clarinetbb.html klik on "choose your mouthpiece"
Post Edited (2004-11-03 10:44)
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2004-11-03 12:40
The ligature will have the least effect in your equation.
If you want a neutral sound sample - try the Velcor or Rubber band lig.
Then learn to wrap with a string.
Your reed will have the GREATest contribution to overall sound.
You may also wish to consider the Legere Quebec and traditional profile.
I find a Legere Q in 3.5 is terrific on my M30.
I prefer the Rovner lig, as it doesn't scuff my mouthpiece.
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Author: jmsa
Date: 2004-11-03 18:21
I have been using Vandoren Hand Select and just purchased a crystal mouthopiece and was advised to use Black Master. I tried a box and they were hard to play and very fuzzy sounding even after using Ridenour ATG system. The hand select really are a cut above the others in my opinon.
jmsa
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Author: William
Date: 2004-11-04 15:14
I agree with SB. I have been using Legere reeds, exclusivly, for about six months--and I am liking them more and more, every day. My set up is a Chicago Kaspar #14 mpc, Vandoran Optimum lig (parallel rail insert) and a Legere trad #3.0. You need to take particularily care in positioning the reed on your mouthpiece, but once you find "the placement", it will abolutely sing for you--and without the usual reed hassels of break-in, balancing, moistening (and remaining moist) and change halfway through the gig. They are a bit pricy per reed--here, about $16.50--but they are consistant (unlike a box of ten) and will last indefinately providing hours of top playing. And--so far--no one has has seemed to notice that I am playing "plastic" instead of cane.
Legere--they are worth a try.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2004-11-04 18:45
Re: Legere Reeds
I switched to Legere reeds (Studio Cut) on tenor sax and couldn't be happier. As most people have said, each reed is identical and totally ready to play.
They are great for jazz gigs and playing shows ("Grease" - which I am in the middle of right now) especially when there are long pauses between tunes. The sound, at least on tenor saxophone, is identical (and in some ways better) than cane. It's a great feeling to show up for a gig, take out your horn and play. No reed preparation necessary.
Although I have a few Legeres for clarinet, I am still deciding whether they sing enough to play in a symphonic setting...GBK
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Author: JamesE
Date: 2004-11-04 19:54
I've been using Legere reeds on the bass clarinet for about a year now and they are working very well for me. Always ready to go. Wonderful.
Jim
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-11-05 04:27
Quote:
Although I have a few Legeres for clarinet, I am still deciding whether they sing enough to play in a symphonic setting...GBK If GBK decides it, you know I'll be giving them a serious go. His advice hasn't steered me wrong yet (Amati instrument, Gonzalez FOF reeds, etc. etc.)
Keep us (me?) updated on this adventure, please!
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2004-11-06 22:34
I have not had much success in a classical setting with the Legere reeds...I also find synthetic cane after a certain point also begins to play quite a bit lower in pitch...this has been noted by a few colleagues as well as myself....
With the M30 most of my students sound great with V12 Vandorens with little or no adjustment...
David Dow
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