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Author: Suzanne
Date: 2001-09-14 21:49
If I were to "try" a Legere, what strengh should I ask for? I use Vandoren traditional 3 1/2, on a B45 mouthpiece.
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-09-14 23:09
I didn't have the benefit of seeing Peter's reply until after I posted. Although I have Legere reeds, and use them on occasion, Peter has a lot more experience, and a 3 1/2 is a reasonable choice.
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Author: Anji
Date: 2001-09-15 03:13
I find the Legere reed plays 'softer' once it warms to body temperature.
The Legere website alludes to this and recommends 1/4 strength MORE than you natural cane reed.
You can buy them in the USA from most any mail order, including Muncy winds.
3 1/2 on a B45? That's allota reed for such an open mouthpiece.
anji
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2001-09-15 04:09
Anji wrote:
> 3 1/2 on a B45? That's allota reed for such an open mouthpiece.
A V12 3 1/2? Nah. No problem at all on a B45. I find a V12 or GC Select Thick 3 1/2 to play well on darned near anything if you've got some good ones.
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Author: ~jerry
Date: 2001-09-15 13:34
This is a timely post.
I just received my new Legere #3 yesterday (amazing, since I was notified on Tue. that it had been shipped from WWBW to Dallas).
I tried it last night and I cannot seem to get passed "G" (sometimes "A") in the clarion with it. Where before, with a Vandoreen #2 1/2 I could reach "C" and sometimes "D" -- especially with my new Greenline, it was easy.
Any suggestions? Should I try a Legere #3 1/2 or is that going the wrong direction?
~ jerry
Still in Clarinet Boot Camp
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2001-09-15 16:23
~jerry wrote:
> I just received my new Legere #3 yesterday (amazing, since I
> was notified on Tue. that it had been shipped from WWBW to
> Dallas).
>
> I tried it last night and I cannot seem to get passed "G"
> (sometimes "A") in the clarion with it. Where before, with a
> Vandoreen #2 1/2 I could reach "C" and sometimes "D" --
> especially with my new Greenline, it was easy.
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> Any suggestions? Should I try a Legere #3 1/2 or is that going
> the wrong direction?
Jerry,
What you should do is check on the Legere page and write to the company. Guy Legere normally recommends one a little harder than your normal (a quarter strength if I remember right) because it will soften a bit after it's up to temperature. He used to have you order 3 to bracket what you think is the right strength - has that changed?
I've never had a problem playing my Legere, at least in my playable range (up to a G6). I have some other problems with them, but not range. I normally play a V-12 3 or 3 1/2 and my Legere is a 3 1/2 on a B45, Hawkins, and Selmer C85 115, along with a couple of others.
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Author: mw
Date: 2001-09-15 17:35
I agree with Bill' ... Legere 3 3/4 will be a good match to the Vandoren Traditional 3 1/2. Best, mw
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Author: Suzanne
Date: 2001-09-15 22:30
oops... I already ordered a 3 1/2 Legere. Where do I send it back to if it's too soft? The Woodwind and Brasswind (where I ordered it) or Legere manufacturer directly?
As for the "alotta reed" for my B45 comment--I say this in all due respect and politeness--please don't say such things without having heard my sound.
SM
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-09-15 22:42
It goes back to Legere. It may very well be okay, and it's worth trying the 3 1/2.
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Author: Erica
Date: 2001-09-15 22:50
Suzanne,
When you get your reed, in the packaging there will be instructions on what to do for exchanges. Make sure you save the invoice that comes with the reed.
I normally play a 3 1/2 Mitchell Lurie, and the only reference I could find was to Vandoren reeds, so I ended up just going with a 3 1/2 and later had to exchange it for a 3 1/4. Hooray for exchanges!
Erica
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Author: mw
Date: 2001-09-15 23:25
AND, that sounds right. I would place the difference between Vandoren & Mitchell Lurie at 1/2 strength ... subtracting 1/2 from 3 3/4 you get 3 1/4. YMMV mw
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