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Re: The GREAT ESM Mouthpiece!

Author: Presto ★2017
Date: 2014-12-22 14:01

Nellsonic,
I'm afraid this is going to seem vague and ambiguous as reed strength is so subjective but here's my current status. I use the Quebec model. I don't find them that consistent one to another though once you get one that works it lasts a while. I have 3.5s and 3.75s that work. I'm in Europe so can't avail of the Legere exchange facility. If you can, try a range from 3.25.
Forestone are just as tricky to bottom out. I'm currently trying out the hard and extra hard black bamboo. I find the Legere deeper/rounder/broader in sound initially but I struggle with really fine articulation. The new Forestone reed seems soft at first but I find is good for articulation and altissimo. I find it easier for tone manipulation and have now managed to get 'my sound' with it. Jim

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