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Author: presto214
Date: 2004-12-05 17:18
I'm reading about the good reviews of the Legere sythetic reed, and I'm really wanting to try out the Quebec cut of the reed. What I need to know is do these reeds work well with Vandoren Mouthpieces? I play on a M13 Lyre and have had preety good success with it on cane reeds. I read on Legere's website that most of the pros that use Legeres also play on a Richard Hawkins Mp. I really cant shell out $200+ dollars on a Mp so I need to know if anyone has had success with playing Legeres on a Closed facing Vandoren Mp. And I'm guessing the size I need will need to be between a 4 and a 4.75? since I play currently on V12 4s
AAHHH!
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-12-05 17:48
He DOES offer a money back guarentee. And also allows you to exchange it back if you feel you need a reed a little harder/softer.
From what I've heard, if a V12 works, a legere will probably work. I don't remember what the equivalent was (I believe you'd want a legere 4.25 but don't quote me on that quite yet until a legere knowledgable person comes in).
You can also email Guy Legere and ask a question through the website. Noone would probably know better whether a legere reed is compatible with a certain mouthpeice than him.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-12-05 23:30
I play a regular Legere reed and like it. The question about mouthpiece never entered my mind as I have assumed you can use it on any one. It strikes me that the Quebec is just stiffer.....note there are no "softer" Quebec reeds.
Bob Draznik
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Author: hans
Date: 2004-12-05 23:39
I use a Legere with a Vandoren 5RV and it works fine. On the package of the one I bought it says that, if you buy the wrong reed strength, you can send it in for a replacement for only the cost of shipping, or something to that effect.
The tone is slightly different from that of cane. I haven't gotten around to recording to see if the difference is significant/better/worse.
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Author: William
Date: 2004-12-06 14:49
Mouthpiece compatability with the Legere?? Ted Lang told me he sold his Kaspar mouthpiecies because they "did not work well with his Legere reeds"--which he is now using exclusively. However, the Legere worked fairly well on my Chicago Kaspar. FWIW (forwhatit'sworth), I have found the Legere traditionals to be rather "moputhpiece friendly" and use them on a variety of different models. But no VanDorens, so I think you really have to give them a try and decide for yourself.
BobD wrote, "It strikes me that the Quebec is just stiffer.....note there are no "softer" Quebec reeds." Hmmmm.......I must respectfully disagree. Guy Legere sent me a #3.25 Quebec cut reed to try, and it was definately much softer than any of my traditional #3.25 Legeres. If fact, it was softer than my #3.0s as well, and I have several with which to compare. But I must point out, I only have the one Quebec cut that Guy sent me......and there exists the possiblity that it was mis-labled. Whatever, it was a "freebie" (I wanted to try one and our local stores don"t stock them) and that is just an example of the "kind of guy" Guy Legere is to deal with. He really stands behind the offer to exchange reeds if they do not seem to be "right" for you. I have returned several and every time have received replacement reeds in return--no questions asked. Try sending your next "bummer" VanDoren back to France for a replacement. Advice--dont let yourself become a "skeleton-hang'n-onto-the-mailbox" cartoon waiting for a response from our favorite French reed makers.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-12-06 15:41
"Hmmmm.......I must respectfully disagree. Guy Legere sent me a #3.25 Quebec cut "
I was referring to the offerings in WW&BW listing where traditionals were available down to at least 2.5 but not Quebecs. My lips don't consider 3.25 as soft....LOL. Legeres are great as far as I'm concerned.
Bob Draznik
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Author: jmsa
Date: 2004-12-06 17:21
Mr. Walter Grabner made me a Legere friendly mouthpiece, which is superb. He has worked extensively with Mr. Guy Legere.
jmsa
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2004-12-06 17:40
William:
I have also found the Quebec cut reeds to be softer than their Traditional counterparts...
Got 3 of each, all 3.25 strength...and the Q's are rather softer...
Katrina
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Author: William
Date: 2004-12-07 15:00
Katrina, that is exactly what I was trying to say. And you said it with so fewer words--I wish I could do that!!!
FWIW--I prefer the Trads (3.0 w/Chicago Kaspar #14 mpc), but have also found that not all Legeres play the same, even within the same strength rating--particularily after they have been "warmed up". And I also feel that the Legere reed plays generally flater in pitch than its comparable cane reed and that control of intonation--expecially between FF and PP passages--is made more difficult as a result.
I have been using Legere reeds exclusivly, on my soprano clarinets, since July 4th, and, while I like them (they always are ready to play and last practically forever), I am not sure that they are better--or even as good--as a "good" traditional cane reed. Basically, I just can't seem to learn how to make the Legere "sing" like a good V12. However, they do play well on my bass clarinet and my sop, alto and tenor saxs. But, Legere vs Cane on my soprano clarinets??....more later.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-12-07 18:38
Boy do I wish I had a legere reed last night.
I was in the end of semester chamber ensemble concert in a room in which the thermostat was all wacky. Hot, then cold, then hot, then cold.
I'll tell ya, wouldn't been GREAT to have a dependable response. My first piece sounded horrible because it was too good. Towards the end of the concert (for my second piece) the room was still a little cold but I was prepared and compensated for it enough for it to be a listenable performance.
Gotta order me some of these . . .
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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