These reeds are absolutely SPECTACULAR!! Yes!! I have been using them for years & now I'm using them daily while touring the world with Hans Zimmer... They bring stabilit y in our incredibly unpredictable weather affected conditions [I'm in Australia now, was in California last week, going to Northern Europe in few days...] ...THESE ARE LIFE SAVERS, AND A JOY TO PLAY!! --BRILLIANT!!
I found that just having a consistent reed improved my sound quality tremendously. I bought one for my Selmer Tenor Mark 7 and used it with a John Coltrane mouthpiece. The results were just phenomenal. I wash it in warm water and I'm ready to go. No warmup required. Great Product and well worth the price.
im in love with legère, last friday i purchased a size 3 signature cut legère along with my usual size 3 vandoren. i can confidentaly say that i will be purchasing Legère from now on along with my normal cane reeds
I think thats the best and most important invention for woodwind players in years and cant be topped. You have solved so many problems for us and i just can say: THANK YOU !! Greetings from Germany.
4 года назад
Thank you so much for the kind words, Markus! Greetings from Toronto :)
I love the studio cut been using them for years I will never use a cane reed again I play daily and they last a month or sometimes longer save a lot of money in the long run buying reeds thanks legere
I am never going back to cane reeds. I am an amateur player but the Legere reeds make me perform like a pro. Hearing myself play consistently inspires me to keep playing. I have been playing for six months but my friends tell me I play like a PRO. Thank you to the founder of Legere reeds!! Thank you for making my dream come true! 🎷
I have been a cane loyalist for many years. I play an Allora Chicago jazz model Alto with a Vandoren Jumbo Java a45 mouthpiece. I've been hearing a lot about this product, so I decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint. The tonal quality and residence that I get with this reed is superb and comparable to too many of the high-end cane reeds. One thing that I also very much appreciated was the fact that this comes in Quarter sizes. This is definitely a product I would tell any woodwind player to look into and try out for themselves.
I absolute love Legere reeds I’ve been playing Alto Sax for 18 months and I’ll never use cane now. It’s a no brainer to use synthetic reeds. I also use my old ones as plant markers in my garden so I recycle them too!
The best part of legere reeds is how easy they are to clean. I got hooked on them when my instructor let me try his out, since it was no big deal to clean it afterwards. Ever since then I've been only been using legere reeds. And just like how I tried them out, I've let others try mine out and they've begun to use them too. I use them on my tenor, bari, alto, and I just ordered one for my clarinet!
Thank you for your reeds! I love mine and they make playing so much better!! It is so amazing to be able o finally get to put a face to the product I use almost daily.
I’m a beginner and the signature reed hugely improved my sound and my enjoyment from the second I started using it. $30 is a lot for a reed and I was very skeptical. I HATE having to get cane reeds all wet every time I want to play. It’s much more fun to just pick it up and blow. That means I practice more and keep getting better. They could stand to be a bit more durable, but the sound is great. They made me fall I love with the sax again. (I don’t love the Légère classic yet, but I’ll try a different strength.
I am a beginner playing the Alto saxophone and started with different cane reeds but bought a Légère signature 2 reed. I love it and will be getting more. It doesn't have the inconsistencies of cane reeds or need moistening or working at before playing to sound right. I can just put it on my mouthpiece, tighten the ligature and it will work and sound the same each and every time I play. For a beginner like myself that is really useful as it lets me know the sound I am getting is to do with how I am playing and not issues with the reed. Plus being synthetic I have found the reed easy to clean and keep hygienic. Overall I love the sound of these reeds. Very close to cane reed sound (the Signature is maybe a little brighter) without any of the issues cane reeds are prone to.
Tried a different brand of synthetic a few years ago. It was alright but I'd never use it for serious work. For me, it would have never replaced cane. Legere doesn't replace cane...it surpasses it like a guy riding a motorcycle 45 miles an hour over the speed limit on the interstate, wind whipping through their hair!!! I'm looking forward to trying my second one. The idea of getting the exact same reed every time I buy one has me giddy
The Legere Signature series reeds are just fantastic! No other piece of equipment I’ve purchased has fundamentally altered the way I connect with my instrument like these. It does take some time to get the correct strength and getting the right strength for these is paramount! It can be a bit costly even with the exchange process. However, the end result is a consistent, responsive and beautiful sounding reed 24 hours a day 7 days a week! I suggest getting a strength slightly more resistant than you play on cane but I don’t mean the numbers (that can be misleading) but how it blows. These do break in after about a weeks playing/practice. These reeds really allow you to focus on what truly matters - development of a beautiful and personal tone on the instrument and playing music with maximum expressiveness.
I have a ridiculous slap tongue, so I think legere reeds for me are designed with really clean, clear beautiful low to which is beneficial to play slow pieces of music.
Love the sound of your reeds! However, seeing my saliva through these translucent reeds is well, I think you know, not ideal. I wonder if others asked If you can either dye the material or make it less translucent? Thanks for creating a reed that not only sounds great, but also consistently sounds great over a long time!! Nice video, too!
7 лет назад+8
Hi Bob, thanks for the feedback! We absolutely could dye the reeds but it would end up affecting the sound which is why we do not. A long time ago we had a student reed that was slightly colored but because it didn't play very well we discontinued it. We may experiment in the future, but it's unlikely to be totally honest.
N00BST4R They don't. Did you even watch the video? Honestly thank god they don't. I don't get why people care so much about things being hand-made. It's better to use machines for precision.
I was thinking about maybe trying one of your reeds, and was wondering if I play a 3 reed on Bb Clarinet, if I should get a 3 Legere reed, I was wondering this because I have heard of the hardness being slightly diffrent from normal
Hi, I recently bought a Legere Oboe reed. I love the sound but found it a little hard. You make a medium strength Oboe reed at the moment do you think you might make different strength oboe reeds in the future or can i adjust the medium strength reed I have. It started off beautifully but I found after playing for more than an hour it was taking its toll.
7 лет назад+1
Hi Linda, we are absolutely working on a medium soft reed right now that many players will prefer over our current medium reed. We hope to launch sometime in the next few months, but delays are very possible.
Where can I get one, and how much are they. I go through so many cane reeds, that I get a box a week. I've seen the ads, and I'm really interested. I'm a student in marching concert band. And this would be a great thing to try. Could you answer my questions?
6 лет назад+2
Hi Pandant J, these are great for marching though they are expensive. One reed sells for ~$30USD but will last 4-12 months depending on use. If you're in the USA Prowinds, WWBW, WeinerMusic, and of course Amazon all sell our products. Hope you get to try!
Yes. I cracked one after a bunch of heavy playing in a loud band- but I play a fairly big piece on my tenor ( otto link ny 8* ) and overdrive the vibration. I liked the sound of the 2 3/4 signature, but I put them through a lot. I keep one in my case at all times as a back up. These reeds work great, but they aren't unbreakable.
"unique material" aka polypropylene, used to make tupperware and plastic bags
3 года назад
Oriented polypropylene, especially in products the size of reeds, has very limited application because it is so difficult to make. PP itself is extremely common as you point out.
deffinitely great reeds, but they are synthetic...why they cost so much? the old excuse for cane reeds costing so much was always the rarity of good cane from specific areas/blah blah blah, but obviously that isn't the case with these...mass produce them and allow us to have them cheaper.
These reeds are absolutely SPECTACULAR!! Yes!! I have been using them for years & now I'm using them daily while touring the world with Hans Zimmer... They bring stabilit y in our incredibly unpredictable weather affected conditions [I'm in Australia now, was in California last week, going to Northern Europe in few days...] ...THESE ARE LIFE SAVERS, AND A JOY TO PLAY!! --BRILLIANT!!
But sir how long lasting that Reed
Very long, I have had been using one reed for 3 months.
I found that just having a consistent reed improved my sound quality tremendously. I bought one for my Selmer Tenor Mark 7 and used it with a John Coltrane mouthpiece. The results were just phenomenal. I wash it in warm water and I'm ready to go. No warmup required. Great Product and well worth the price.
im in love with legère, last friday i purchased a size 3 signature cut legère along with my usual size 3 vandoren. i can confidentaly say that i will be purchasing Legère from now on along with my normal cane reeds
Does the strenght is the same(equivalent) , for vandoren and légère?
I think thats the best and most important invention for woodwind players in years and cant be topped. You have solved so many problems for us and i just can say: THANK YOU !! Greetings from Germany.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Markus! Greetings from Toronto :)
I love the studio cut been using them for years I will never use a cane reed again I play daily and they last a month or sometimes longer save a lot of money in the long run buying reeds thanks legere
I am never going back to cane reeds. I am an amateur player but the Legere reeds make me perform like a pro. Hearing myself play consistently inspires me to keep playing. I have been playing for six months but my friends tell me I play like a PRO. Thank you to the founder of Legere reeds!! Thank you for making my dream come true! 🎷
I play them for years on tenor and alto ,and there are verry good reeds
I have been a cane loyalist for many years. I play an Allora Chicago jazz model Alto with a Vandoren Jumbo Java a45 mouthpiece. I've been hearing a lot about this product, so I decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint. The tonal quality and residence that I get with this reed is superb and comparable to too many of the high-end cane reeds. One thing that I also very much appreciated was the fact that this comes in Quarter sizes. This is definitely a product I would tell any woodwind player to look into and try out for themselves.
I have been playing your reeds for several years now, and will never switch back to cane. The reeds are fantastic.
I absolute love Legere reeds I’ve been playing Alto Sax for 18 months and I’ll never use cane now. It’s a no brainer to use synthetic reeds. I also use my old ones as plant markers in my garden so I recycle them too!
And I Think it will enchant every musician here!
its beautiful the hear this story. i LOVE my legere bass clarinet reeds.
Légère Reeds are the best reeds I have ever played. Thank you. I'm never going back to cane. No more reed "drama."
The best part of legere reeds is how easy they are to clean. I got hooked on them when my instructor let me try his out, since it was no big deal to clean it afterwards. Ever since then I've been only been using legere reeds. And just like how I tried them out, I've let others try mine out and they've begun to use them too. I use them on my tenor, bari, alto, and I just ordered one for my clarinet!
legere reeds are incredible. The tone quality is amazing and because the response is so good, you can play really really quietly with them.
Thank you for your reeds! I love mine and they make playing so much better!! It is so amazing to be able o finally get to put a face to the product I use almost daily.
I’m in love with the signature tenor reeds....!!!! I can’t wait for you to improve them even more...!!!!!
I’m a beginner and the signature reed hugely improved my sound and my enjoyment from the second I started using it. $30 is a lot for a reed and I was very skeptical. I HATE having to get cane reeds all wet every time I want to play. It’s much more fun to just pick it up and blow. That means I practice more and keep getting better. They could stand to be a bit more durable, but the sound is great. They made me fall I love with the sax again. (I don’t love the Légère classic yet, but I’ll try a different strength.
I use them and I love them. I rarely use cane reeds anymore
I‘m not playing any other reed anymore. Great stuff!!!
I am a beginner playing the Alto saxophone and started with different cane reeds but bought a Légère signature 2 reed. I love it and will be getting more. It doesn't have the inconsistencies of cane reeds or need moistening or working at before playing to sound right. I can just put it on my mouthpiece, tighten the ligature and it will work and sound the same each and every time I play. For a beginner like myself that is really useful as it lets me know the sound I am getting is to do with how I am playing and not issues with the reed. Plus being synthetic I have found the reed easy to clean and keep hygienic. Overall I love the sound of these reeds. Very close to cane reed sound (the Signature is maybe a little brighter) without any of the issues cane reeds are prone to.
Tried a different brand of synthetic a few years ago. It was alright but I'd never use it for serious work. For me, it would have never replaced cane. Legere doesn't replace cane...it surpasses it like a guy riding a motorcycle 45 miles an hour over the speed limit on the interstate, wind whipping through their hair!!! I'm looking forward to trying my second one. The idea of getting the exact same reed every time I buy one has me giddy
Ugh, I can't wait!!! Thanks for sharing!
I love Legere reeds👏👏👏
Thanks for the kind words!
The Legere Signature series reeds are just fantastic! No other piece of equipment I’ve purchased has fundamentally altered the way I connect with my instrument like these. It does take some time to get the correct strength and getting the right strength for these is paramount! It can be a bit costly even with the exchange process. However, the end result is a consistent, responsive and beautiful sounding reed 24 hours a day 7 days a week! I suggest getting a strength slightly more resistant than you play on cane but I don’t mean the numbers (that can be misleading) but how it blows. These do break in after about a weeks playing/practice. These reeds really allow you to focus on what truly matters - development of a beautiful and personal tone on the instrument and playing music with maximum expressiveness.
I love Legere reeds. They do take a bit to adapt to. But I feel their playing potential has surpassed cane reeds at this point.
At last, an ad that isn't crap (as usually yt ads are) but informative and educational, yes it happens, even for ads.
lovely video to watch
Thanks!
I love them. the Signature Series
I have a ridiculous slap tongue, so I think legere reeds for me are designed with really clean, clear beautiful low to which is beneficial to play slow pieces of music.
I love this reed..!!!!
I use it for alto and tenor sax
Love the sound of your reeds! However, seeing my saliva through these translucent reeds is well, I think you know, not ideal. I wonder if others asked If you can either dye the material or make it less translucent? Thanks for creating a reed that not only sounds great, but also consistently sounds great over a long time!! Nice video, too!
Hi Bob, thanks for the feedback! We absolutely could dye the reeds but it would end up affecting the sound which is why we do not. A long time ago we had a student reed that was slightly colored but because it didn't play very well we discontinued it. We may experiment in the future, but it's unlikely to be totally honest.
Légère Reeds I like the clear color because you can tell when you need to take your reed off and wipe it.
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--yeah and that feels like every 10 seconds--
These are perfect for marching band
I’m excited because I just bought a classic 2 1/2 for my tenor sax because the crappy Vandorens kept breaking on me during marching band
Hope you enjoy!
Nice intro.
so if you're improving all the time, how can they stay the same year to year? :P
I got an ad from you but I am a trombonist...
It's not too late to switch!
I like the woodwind's sound BUT I'M A BRASS player.
No offense
do they come in different colours, bugger to find the clear ones if you drop them on the floor.. different colours for different strengths??
Oh yes you guys totally hand make every reed
N00BST4R They don't. Did you even watch the video? Honestly thank god they don't. I don't get why people care so much about things being hand-made. It's better to use machines for precision.
Jøhñ Smîth I tried really hard to make a reverse sarcasm statement. I guess these comments are only to be made by the uppermost intellectuals
They said they'd made their initial batch of prototype reeds by hand, not that they were still manufacturing that way.
I was thinking about maybe trying one of your reeds, and was wondering if I play a 3 reed on Bb Clarinet, if I should get a 3 Legere reed, I was wondering this because I have heard of the hardness being slightly diffrent from normal
I just bought one of these. Got it in the mail and broke out the sax. OMG these are amazing
Thanks for the kind words! Hope you enjoy your new reed :)
do synthetic reeds mold?
I want to be a representant of legere reeds in Brazil
Hi Aristoteles! If you reach out to customerservice@legere.com we will be able to continue the discussion. Thanks for your comment!
How do you know what strength to use? I use a Rico reserve 3.5 with a Vandoren 5JB mouthpiece. Whats an equivalent synthetic strength?
Hi Barry, check out our strength charts at www.legere.com/need-to-know/strength-charts/
Great reed but you really need to work on the turnaround time for reed exchanges. Going into the 4th week within Canada.
Still waiting :(
Hi awrwayne, that's not normal. Please email customerservice@legere.com to have this resolved this week. Thank you
Did it get resolved quickly?
is the légère reeds had to be wet before we play ?
Hello, no you do not have to wet the reed before playing :)
Hi, I recently bought a Legere Oboe reed. I love the sound but found it a little hard. You make a medium strength Oboe reed at the moment do you think you might make different strength oboe reeds in the future or can i adjust the medium strength reed I have. It started off beautifully but I found after playing for more than an hour it was taking its toll.
Hi Linda, we are absolutely working on a medium soft reed right now that many players will prefer over our current medium reed. We hope to launch sometime in the next few months, but delays are very possible.
That would be great. Can you let me know as soon as they are ready please. Many Thanks.
Where can I get one, and how much are they. I go through so many cane reeds, that I get a box a week. I've seen the ads, and I'm really interested. I'm a student in marching concert band. And this would be a great thing to try. Could you answer my questions?
Hi Pandant J, these are great for marching though they are expensive. One reed sells for ~$30USD but will last 4-12 months depending on use. If you're in the USA Prowinds, WWBW, WeinerMusic, and of course Amazon all sell our products. Hope you get to try!
Thank you, and yes I'm in the usa
Just more or do they improve your tone?
Do these Reed's ever crack?
Yes. I cracked one after a bunch of heavy playing in a loud band- but I play a fairly big piece on my tenor ( otto link ny 8* ) and overdrive the vibration. I liked the sound of the 2 3/4 signature, but I put them through a lot. I keep one in my case at all times as a back up. These reeds work great, but they aren't unbreakable.
Im request you give me a plastic reeds pls pls
"unique material" aka polypropylene, used to make tupperware and plastic bags
Oriented polypropylene, especially in products the size of reeds, has very limited application because it is so difficult to make. PP itself is extremely common as you point out.
deffinitely great reeds, but they are synthetic...why they cost so much? the old excuse for cane reeds costing so much was always the rarity of good cane from specific areas/blah blah blah, but obviously that isn't the case with these...mass produce them and allow us to have them cheaper.