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Author: echi85
Date: 2016-11-21 02:28
Hi,
Does anyone know approximately how long a Legere European Cut reed will last? I've been using them exclusively for the past 3 months and would like to know when I should look into buying more. I have 6 in rotation and rotate after about an hour of playing.
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Author: Merlin_Williams
Date: 2016-11-21 03:17
I played a show for 10 months on two, and they show no signs of giving up the ghost.
Jupiter Canada Artist/Clinician
Stratford Shakespeare Festival musician
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2016-11-22 02:40
I used to think legere's lifespan was 1 -3 months per reed. I was proven wrong by a few FANTASTIC players (albeit we're talking sax reeds) who have been using the same four reeds in rotation for well over a year.
FWIW, I've got three (european cuts) in rotation right now. Two are very new, but one is about three months old and still going strong (sounds and responds great)
US Army Japan Band
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Author: echi85
Date: 2016-11-22 04:19
I spoke with someone from Legere and they told me about 4-8 months per reed. I'm still new to using them but the spokesperson said it's time to replace them when they start to feel a half strength softer.
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Author: Jarmo Hyvakko
Date: 2016-11-22 08:47
First they seem to have a breaking in period of 1-2 weeks before they play as expected. If you can, have one unused, and one broken in, but not used as spares and you can compare. I have performed with almost 2 years old reeds. Clearest sign of the reed starting to get old is, that it starts to fatique quite quickly (about 30mins) while playing
Jarmo Hyvakko, Principal Clarinet, Tampere Philharmonic, Finland
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2016-11-22 14:49
In my many years of playing, I have seen a lot of attempts made to perfect a synthetic reeds. But the Legere' and some similar products have really gotten my attention. So, it is great to have these kinds of discussions on the BB.
The next topic of importance IMHO (and it has been discussed here and there) is how to adjust them. I have seen all sorts of ideas like a quick immersion in boiling water or light sanding.
Also, exact placement of the tip on the MP is another critical topic for me since just a smidge of change can make a huge difference.
HRL
PS I do not think that a beginning player should start on a synthetic reed, however. There is some "reed adjustment" learning that must take place first.
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Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2016-11-23 05:08
They say that 6-8 months is the maximum with regular use. I'm rotating 6-10 and I find that they still feel great and they show no signs of wearing out yet.
When they are "worn out" they will feel always like they do when they are "tired" and needing a rotation. They articulate poorly, and the tone kind of falls apart for lack of a better term.
You'll know!
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Author: Ed
Date: 2016-11-23 16:58
I have one that has died after a couple of months of play.
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