I was using cane reeds for my Eb soprano, but have been using Legere reeds on my Bb for years. When I started playing my Eb more I decided to try the Legere European cut 3.00 reeds. I wish I hadn't waited so long to switch. I wasn't sure if my Vandoren mouthpiece would be a good fit with the Legeres, but man what a difference in my tone, projection and control! Now if Legere would just make an Alto clarinet specific reed I would be in reed heaven!

Years ago I tried Legere reeds and really didn’t like them but so many players are using them that I decided to try again. Whatever Legere did to improve them has worked. I like the European and Signature cuts. I have a bass, alto, and B flat. They need different strengths and the two cuts respond differently on the instruments, but in a good way. I’m very happy with the new Legere.

The Euro cut Eb reed has been a game changer for me - it's the same on every gig, which makes me much more confident on a notoriously demanding and difficult instrument.

The European Eb clarinet reed is fantastic!

The European cut for the Eb is great. I’ve never found another synthetic that works well with a good sound on the Eb including the other legere cuts. I’ve asked other players if they can tell the difference in my sound since I switched compared to cane and no one can tell. But you really have do have to switch permanently to adjust well. If you go back and forth with cane you will be frustrated. The high notes will come out great with this cut specifically. The best part with switching back and forth in a piece with Eb/Bb/A you don’t have worry about the reed drying out. That has saved me many times!