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Re: Adjusting a Legere reed

Author: Slowoldman
Date: 2018-09-21 20:56

I once tried adjusting my Legere Euro's with #600 abrasive, but this didn't work very well.

I have since realized how extremely sensitive Legeres are to placement on the mouthpiece. Minimal adjustment up or down can make a big difference in how the reeds respond; and adjusting side-to-side (as if you were testing the reed for "balance") can also be important.
(Not to mention that it can be difficult to see the tip of the reed against the mouthpiece.)
IMO, such small changes seem to account for much of what we perceive as variation in Legere reeds.

So: 1) Try moving the reed up or down on the mouthpiece to improve response or tone. Try several adjustments to get what's best for you. 2) Test reed for balanced position side-to-side on mouthpiece, and adjust for symmetric response. 3) Use a strong light (or an LED flashlight) to help see the reed tip against the mouthpiece. 4) There may be slight differences between reeds, but these adjustments can often fix the problem. 5) As suggested by other posters, definitely try the European cut, which seems to be a big improvement over the Classic.

Post Edited (2018-09-21 21:25)

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