French Cut Clarinet

Many years ago (more than 10 is all I’ll tell you)…I tried Legere reeds for tenor, bari and bass clarinet….I was not overly impressed and never went back to synthetic reeds. A recently retired military musician gave me a Legere Signature 3 alto reed and said they are the only reed she uses. I tried it and I’m sold! they work well in both jazz and classical settings….thanks for the improvemnts.

These reeds are perfect with my Vandoren B45 lire mouthpiece and Vandoren signature ligature for a fabulous open sound with fast response for Jazz improv on my Backun Protege.

great

I am trying Legere reeds. They are very similar feel to natural reeds and last longer. And you can buy same quality of reeds every time! I am satisfied with Legere reeds so far.

Absolutely love it. A little easier to play softer when required. Very responsive. Ordered another for me and one for a friend from local music shop

I've been a Legere user since they came out in the 1990s. I've enjoyed using the European cut reeds for years, but decided to give the French cut a whirl. I bought a couple, then a few more, and then more. I'm really enjoying these reeds.

Bought two more Legere reeds. Especially enjoying the French Cut reeds.

I have played European Cut Clarinet Reeds exclusively since they first entered the market. I have been very happy with their sound and response. However, I recently purchased a French Cut Clarinet Reed and I think it is even better! The reed has a dark rich sound, stability of tone in all registers, and great response.

Bb Soprano Clarinet European Cut

It’s hard to match the vibrancy of cane reed with a synthetic material. This French Cut reed is amazing! No thinness in the upper register and very full sound. Very similar to Vandoren Java Filed Reeds (Red Box). I will buy again!

I have been using signature reeds on my saxophones. With very good results. This is my first American cut. it seems to speak very good in the low notes, and I think the tone is a little bit better. So far, I like it better than a signature on my baritone sax.

Got an alto reed. Thank you

Currently playing in my second concert with this reed and am now convinced this reed is a keeper! A bit stiffer than I was expecting (I normally play a 3 strength cane reed and the 3 strength Legere is what I am playing now). Love the stability and timbre of this reed.

easy to use. they sound great

Oddly enough I use this reed on soprano saxophone and it works so well for what I need. The response is super quick and consistent that I have absolutely 0 worries about reeds. It’s stable and tone quality is what I’m looking for.