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 Re: My report on Legere reeds.
Author: A Brady 
Date:   2009-12-28 16:30

I have been auditioning the Legere Signature for the last few days, and, despite my skepticism arising from previous disappointment with Legere products, must admit that the response, sound, and "feel" of this model is the best I have encountered in a synthetic.
I made recordings using my Zoom H2 of various etudes and pieces, alternating between a very good FOF, Queen, and Legere Signature, and although I thought I could detect some articulation noise and brightness while playing the Signature, none of this was evident on the recording. I am especially impressed with the ease of legato and dynamic control possible with this version of the Legere. The warmth I hear while playing on cane is not really noticeable on the recording, only a more muted quality.
I have played synthetics extensively on saxophone in the past (never on clarinet), and my take was always that they are very seductive, with immediate response, consistency, long life and a large sound, but with the caveat that they tend to make one insensitive to playing on cane, tend toward brightness, and are not that great for blending with an ensemble; so far, the Signature does not seem to have these drawbacks, but I look forward to trying them in orchestra and other situations for a further evaluation.
I have ordered another Signature 1/4 strength harder to see how that matches with my setup, although the one I have been using works very well in these initial sessions.
Excellent product!
AB

AB
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