While I use an American Cut 2.5 for my alto, I found the 2.5 to be a little softer than I prefer for the identical setup for my bari sax (JodyJazz hard rubber, 6). As always, Légère's strength exchange program is superb, and the 2.75 reed is right where I need it to be. Thanks for a spectacular product!
Thanks for the kind review, glad you're enjoying!
I have seen people say good things about whichever is their favorite, and bad things about whichever is not their favorite, but everyone has a different favorite. It's important to remember that the whole combination of player-horn-mouthpiece-reed is what really goes together to make the music - there is no one-size-fits-all "best reed". I buy both American cut and Signature because I use them with different mouthpieces (SYOS and Berg Larsen, respectively) and even that could vary based on room acoustics from gig to gig. I applaud Legere for producing the variety that lets artists have more choices to fine tune our sounds. I started trying synthetic reeds 20 years ago and since then Legere has dramatically advanced the state of the art! Thank you, Legere!
Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review, we're glad to hear you're enjoying the reeds.
Reed is responsive and effective. Plays well and tone is great, I will certainly be buying more for other saxophones.
Glad you enjoy the reeds!
With this reed, my bari sax plays so much more easily. It always strikes an amazing tone. The highs and lows play equally well. I've switched my reed selection to the American Cut for good.
With this reed, my bari sax plays so much more easily. It always strikes an amazing tone. The highs and lows play equally well. I've switched my reed selection to the American Cut for good.