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Re: V12 Equivalent?

Author: BandieSF
Date: 2009-02-19 07:15

If you are willing to consider synthetics as well, I've found that Legere Quebecs are very similar to V12. They do take some getting used to, but once that is done you might be surprised at how similar they can be.

Be sure, though, to get them in a quarter strength (they come in quarters rather than half sizes like most cane reeds) stronger than your current V12 strength, or the same strength at the very least. There's nothing worse sounding than a Legere reed that's too soft for you.

As far as break-in periods and procedures, I haven't quite determined the best way to condition them. I've only recently gone to strictly Legere playing (not even a full year ago yet, though I tried my first well before that). I have found that they do require a break-in period, despite what some may claim. That much I can tell you.

As far as altering goes I have not tried to alter mine in any way, although I have heard of some who have and had success. At the same time, I've heard of others who ended up with a ruined reed instead.

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Current set-up:
Classical:
Strength 4 1/4 Legere Signature Series
Vandoren M13 Lyre
Jazz:
Strength 3 3/4 Legere Quebec
Pomarico Jazz*

Clarinets:
Buffet E11 Student Model
Buffet R13 Greenline

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