Author: meli432
Date: 2011-12-02 09:31
I need help choosing a new reed.
I play in a band, and in our band what is most is important is volume. We clarinetists have to be as loud as trumpets. Currently I use a Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic size 3, and they are great. However, I want a reed that will last longer, and since December is when we are most active, a synthetic reed sounds the most convenient for me, plus I also want to try one since I've always used wood.
So far I've been looking into the Legere reeds, however, I can't tell the difference between their standard cut, Ontario cut, Quebec cut, and Signature cut. I've also been looking into Fibracell and Bari Synthetics, but I have no idea how they sound at all. Again, volume is the most important and second important is having a nice sound for those solos. I also double on a soprano-sax, though I don't know if that matters in choosing a reed, since switching isn't usually an issue. Can you guys please give me a general idea of what the difference between all those synthetic reeds are? Especially the difference between the Legere reeds. Which of those synthetic reeds would you recommend for someone like me, and which strength size? Thanks in advance.
Note: I don't know if this matters, but I use a Beechler Tonalex 10S mouthpiece.
Post Edited (2011-12-02 09:39)
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