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Re: Legere and high notes

Author: TomS
Date: 2017-01-09 02:50

i have found the Legere, both the Classic and Signature to play flatter, overall, especially in the altissimo register, and the A and above are more difficult to produce a good sound or a sound at all.

Playing in a wind ensemble, where the clarinets navigate well above the staff (especially on old marches!), I have been using, lately, an M13 (non lyre) and 56 Rue Lepic or V21s (both #3.5). A couple of weeks ago, I bought another M13 and it works very well on a Yamaha 650 and Ridenour Libertas. The Yamaha is pitched a little higher on the top notes than the Ridenour. Plays to super C and above, no sweat.

Not tried the European cut, but I suspect it will have similar issues. Hard to beat a good Vandoren reed/MP combo for everyday playing without fussing with a bunch of possibilities.

Tom

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