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Re: Legere Reeds and Ligatures

Author: MSK
Date: 2014-04-18 04:35

I've used Rovner Mark III, as well as light and dark. I like the Mark III best, but for unrelated reasons. I have to tighten any ligature onto Legere more than with cane, but it is really only a problem while setting the reed. It just seems to slide everywhere while tightening the screw.

The system that I finally worked out is: 1. Place the reed in an approximate spot. 2. Hold the reed VERY securely with left thumb and forefinger along the sides of the table to prevent it moving sideways 3. Nudge it up or down with other hand 4. Once in the right spot, screw down tightly with my right hand

I never use Legere for quick transitions of the mouthpiece between A & Bb as it always seems to dislodge during the switch. Then it is back to cane or else two mouthpieces. On those days I pick two mouthpieces as the solution, Legere is great for the less used reed that is sitting there drying out

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