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Legere consistency

Author: Musikat
Date: 2014-02-25 08:02

I have tried three different Legere signature Bb clarinet reeds so far. Two are strength 4 and one 4.25. The first 4 I tried was very good, almost perfect, but felt very slightly soft. I ordered a second one at strength 4.25, thinking that would be a better fit, but that one was far worse, so I figured 4 was the correct strength. I exchanged that for another signature 4 and when it came it was more playable than the 4.25 but not nearly as good as the first 4 (if that had been my first experience I might not have tried any more). I am not sure what to do at this point. Give up on them? Buy another one (at almost $30 a reed that doesn't thrill me)? Can I exchange it for another of the same strength?

Those of you who play and love these reeds, is it normal to have this inconsistancy? What do you do when you get a "bad" reed at that price?

Thanks.

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2014-02-25 08:02