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Re: Synthetic reeds

Author: TomS
Date: 2016-02-05 05:12

I have also found that the Legere reeds are stronger than the equivalent markings of Vandoren. I can easily play on V12 3.5 or 3.5+ (after balancing, reeds that are unbalanced play "stiff" ... BTW, the 56s seem to be better balanced out of the box) But I need a Legere Classic #3 or a Legere Signature #2.75 on the same MP.

Strangely, although Legere advertises to the contrary, I have found the Signatures to be at least 1/4 strength stronger than the Classics. The Signatures articulate with more crispness, but are also brighter and thinner sounding, IMHO.

Since Legere does not change the cut of the reeds to change the strength, adjusting only the formula for stiffness, a softer Legere reed may also have a mellower timbre as well, because the material stiffness is less.

Also, you will find that the Legere get a bit softer after the first few days, maybe 1/8 to 1/4 strength softer, settle down and then after a long while, start losing their snap and center. Then it's time to set them aside and later you may have a MP that will work well on the reeds that were "worn out". Don't throw them away, I have Legeres that are a decade old in storage!

Tom

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