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Re: Legere Reed Observations

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2019-03-22 07:22

Well in a word.....no. I have been using the Legere European Signature and the Signature Soprano Saxophone reeds for the past three years. Local stores are not good about carrying these in the States so I have been purchasing the latest and greatest versions through Amazon, and some online stores. The only time I ran into any issue at all was with a small batch that I got from Weiner via Amazon. That stock was old and none of those reeds played particularly well.....I invoked the Legere exchange on those.

But the rest of MY experiences have been the polar opposite of yours. I have not found ANY inconsistencies of size or shape at all. In fact the playing consistency has been amazing. If I were to be really picky about it, within a group of four (my usual purchase at any given time) there may be one of the the group slightly softer (or slightly harder) than the other three but not enough to cause any issue of playability or a problem using them all in a "power rotation."

My only suggestion would be to purchase through Amazon (you can refund ANYTHING with them), or a reliable large retailer (no refunds of course) such as Woodwind Brasswind, or Thomann.de.

Also I have pretty much narrowed my use to the Signature Soprano Saxophone reeds which are bit harder (need to come off the strength you'd use for European Signature at least a quarter strength) and a bit brighter in sound (another plus given plastic can sound a bit dull compared side by side with cane).

As you say, Legeres play a bit low. I believe that has to do with plastic not being as compliant as cane and not allowing for the vibrations to be as fast.

......................Paul Aviles

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