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Author: Ben Shaffer
Date: 2017-10-17 01:38
I'm got a legere Reed that I've been playing almost 8 months and its still going strong.
That said at some point its probably going to tank.
To that end I've ordered several more Legere Classic Reeds and they all have been duds, less focused than the one I'm using.
I've got 2 Fibracell Reeds sitting in my Reed Box that I have not been impressed with.
I did come across some Synthetic Reeds named Bari.
Don't know much about them.
On their website they seem to promote their Sax reeds mostly , but then mention they do have a Clarinet reed available
Anyone know anything about them?
I think they sell for $14 or so, a little less than other synthetic Reeds
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Author: Ben Shaffer
Date: 2017-10-17 02:24
"I tried one on sax. It sounded like I was playing a kazoo"
Hey Steve,
Was the kazoo sound the sound you were going for?
I'm waiting for Kazoo Bands to make a comeback!
Ben Shaffer
Kazoo R13
"B**I" reed
Opps did I say that?
:O
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Author: Ursa
Date: 2017-10-17 11:57
I have both standard and Star model Bari synthetic reeds in my studio. They are extremely difficult to get vibrating.
I've only gone up to strength 4 with Vandoren reeds, and the medium-strength Baris seem a lot harder the me than a Vandoren Traditional 4.0.
If you're a fan of Popsicle-stick reeds, these could be worth a try. If not, these are best avoided.
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Author: kilo
Date: 2017-10-17 12:18
My experience is similar to Ursa's. Neither the regular line nor the Star were acceptable.. There are good synthetic reeds out there but I'd stay away from Baris.
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Author: sax panther
Date: 2017-10-17 12:47
similar to Steven, I tried one on sax but it was really buzzy... They're not exactly subtle! I haven't had great success with Legeres, but they're miles ahead of the baris.
I've tried Fibracell as well - they're better than the bari reeds, but not as authentically cane sounding as legere.
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Author: Mojo
Date: 2017-10-17 16:22
Not all clear reeds are alike!
Bari brand reeds are very bright and are buzzy in the medium and softer strengths. I have used some on sax for bar band playing to compete with amplified guitars.
I would recommend trying other cuts and strengths of Legeres.
MojoMP.com
Mojo Mouthpiece Work LLC
MojoMouthpieceWork@yahoo.com
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Author: FwLineberry
Date: 2017-10-18 03:59
I've had similar experience with Legere. Tried a classic 3.5 and it was great, so I ordered three more. One is just ok and two are stuffy and lifeless. I've had a little better luck with the Signatures.
I also have a Bari soft that I bought when it was the only thing available locally. My review would echo Ursa's nearly word-for-word... even the popsicle stick comparison.
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Backun Beta, Lyrique Libertas, Lyrique 570C
Ridenour RAmt36, Vandoren 15RV Lyre mouthpieces
Rovner Dark and Rovner Versa ligatures
Legere reeds
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