Bb Soprano Clarinet European Cut

Very nice response through clarion register, takes some getting used to in altissimo. Nice and free blowing with great volume. A little softer than I expected, so I have to go up a strength.

I have recently tried Legere's European Cut Reeds. I have been playing the clarinet for about 70 years and these are the first synthetic reeds I have found to work. I'm still experimenting with strength, but the European Cut seems to work the best for me on the Kanter mouthpiece which I have had for many years. Please note the European cut reeds are a little wider than the usual Bb clarinet reeds. I have not used a fiber reed for a month!
Stan Stanford, D.M.A.
Professor Emeritus of Clarinet and Music History
Portland State University

I'm an enthusiastic clarinet player in a community band who switched from cane to Legere eight years ago. I wouldn't think of going back to that hassle. I've been playing the European Cut for five years as they fit and play best on my Backun mouthpieces. I keep four to six reeds in rotation so they last a long time.

They (European cut #3) are my clarinet reed of choice. They work on a variety of mouthpieces, too.