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legere Reeds

Author: avins
Date: 2013-02-05 07:12

After reading so many comments over here now that I'm finally a Legere convert, I thought I should offer my take on these reeds as well. I'll start from the end. These reeds IMHO are so great that I dont see myself using cane anymore.
I play on Yamaha 650 and VD M30.
I tried out,initially, Signature 31/4 - too soft , I then ordered 31/2 - still too soft and bright , I then wrote about it to Legere who told me to send the reeds as they have the exchange policy even though I didnt buy directly from them but from Reeds Direct. I sent them the 2 reeds and asked if they would let me try out a Signature 3 3/4 as well as a quebec cut . They sent me 3 reeds , the Signature and 2 Quebec 4 and 4 1/4 . I must commend them for their frindly and prompt service . I think that its importnat to mention this,(and their exchange policy) because there is a difference between theses synthetic reeds v cane and I am sure it is a question many people ask and are hesitant to jump the wagon .
The difference is more than there would usually be between the strength in these reeds than with cane , at least that's my experience .
By the way I think both ,the Quebec and Signature are beautiful reeds and I will probably use both in future , they have different tones , and I like both, though,unlike some other comments over here, I dont find the Quebec to be darker in sound than the Signature , just a little different tone wize, Oh and the Altisimo is now easier for me to produce , (I use VD trad 3 1/2 and Rico Reserve Classic 3 1/2) The Signature is about the same hardness as the Rico reeds and the Quebec is a little softer , I find that the Quebec 41/4 is probably the same as the Signature 3 3/4
Makes me think how long will cane reeds last with the latest technological progress in the making of these synthetic reeds
All the best
Avins

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