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Author: Linus Travelli
Date: 2001-10-01 22:44
r these reeds good?
how do they compare to legere and cane reeds?
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Author: jenna
Date: 2001-10-01 23:15
I haven't been able to get legeres (yes.. i know, mail order) so I use Fibracane. I've used then for about a year now; I started when i discovered the reascon my chin was always so yucky was because I was allergic to cane. I like them. I haven't tried legere yet, though. They're much more consistent than cane - especially in marching band. That's when i REALLY grew to appreciate the synthetic reed. They're worth a shot.. everyone has different experiences with different reeds and equiptment.
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Author: J. Exner
Date: 2001-10-02 03:11
I've tried only one Legere reed, so maybe I haven't given it enough of a chance yet, but it played very well for a short time, then sounded not so good. I put it away after a few tries. I've had several Fibracell (in fact, I ordered some more today) and found them to be very dependable and consistent.
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2001-10-02 16:58
Bought two. My Bb Sop clarinet works fine. My Bb Bass (Tenor Sax) warped( developed a winkle) and split near the tip. Go figure?
Bob A
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2001-10-02 17:00
Must of had what some are calling a "senior moment". In Iowa we are more "earthy" and call them "Brain Farts."
I mean I bought two Legere, not two Fibrecell.
Bob A
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Author: Mark M
Date: 2001-10-02 22:23
I use them. However, I have found that they are not as consistent as they are advertised to be. What I've done is to convince my LMS that they can be treated like a mouthpiece and are cleanable so they can be tried out in the practice room at the LMS. Buy the one(s) you can play. Any reed that is not natural cane is not porous so they can be cleaned. My LMS does not sell to many of them so they're glad to spend some time cleaning ones I've tried. They alaso can be worked somewhat.
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Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2001-10-04 16:26
I was lerry about synthetic reeds, until somebody told me that John Moses played Nutcracker on TV in New York with a Fibrecell. The source, in Detroit, who apparently had known him for decades, convinced me to get a couple. And hey, I am a sucker for new gizmos.
Fibrecells feel more "live" than Legere's to me. The issue is, you are using different material, and it reponds differently. Both brands will give you a different feel and sound than cane reeds. Personally, I don't really care for the sound I get with either one. On the other hand, I got 20 weddings out of a Fibrecell, which would tend to squelch any and all complaints. One of the Fibrecells I bought was a dud, until adjustment with my Reed Wizard. However, I only got about 15 weddings on it. (Ha!)
Legeres, on the other hand, are made with modern industrial hardware and software. They are individually cut with a numerically controlled milling machine. There is no variation in the feedstock, and a predetermined cutter path produces a product that is completely consistent from reed to reed. Strengths are controlled by using different mix ratios of resin/hardener. You will be hard put to find initial playing differences between Legere reeds of the same strength and vintage. Can't comment on their longevity, though.
For what they cost, get a couple of each and play on them. News at 11.
Ralph
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