Oboe Reeds

The Legere Signature reed is one of the deepest reeds I've ever used, with a particularly appealing low end.

Performing in Northern Virginia area my ensemble and solo performance opportunities extend into D.C., Maryland, and Virginia venues. Often I am required to switch from/to Soprano, Tenor, Alto, Clarinet or Bass Clarinet. LeGere reeds eliminate the fear of a dry reed "solo" squeak. Once I found the LeGere reed that "fit" each mouthpiece those "solos" became a thing of the past. What helps greatly is that the uniformity of reed strengths makes replacing a reed easy. Each LeGere reed plays uniformly in each of the instrument's ranges. The ease of "one-time" replacement policy is another great benefit of using LeGere reeds; also beneficial for reducing reed-storage clutter. What's not to like?

amazing control across the octaves and smoothness

At the recommendation of another Alto Clarinet player I decided to try Legere Alto Sax reeds on m my Alto Clarinet. I play a Clarke Fobes 10K Alto Clarinet mouthpiece with a Vandoren Optimum ligature. I tried the Legere Alto Sax French Cut, American Cut and Signature reeds all 3.00. I had a bit of success with the French cut, but felt the 3.00 was too stiff for me. I was not able to produce a quality sound using the American cut or the Signature. I requested an exchange of all 3 reeds and in true Legere excellent customer service fashion, they granted the requested exchanges. I received the exchanges quickly and tried the French cut 2.75 I requested and I had much more success with this strength. It is still a bit stiff for me, but I am improving the more I play it. Legere exchanged the other 2 reeds for Bb clarinet reeds for me. I have been playing Legere reeds on my Bb and Eb soprano clarinets for years. I am a Legere enthusiast and am hoping I can find just the right Legere reed for my Alto Clarinet! I was able to gift the 3 Alto Sax reeds I couldn't use to a sax player in my wind ensemble to try. I hope they have success with them. Thank you Legere customer service for making the exchanges so easy. I'll be ordering an Alto Sax French cut 2.50 soon.

At the recommendation of another Alto Clarinet player I decided to try Legere Alto Sax reeds on m my Alto Clarinet. I play a Clarke Fobes 10K Alto Clarinet mouthpiece with a Vandoren Optimum ligature. I tried the Legere Alto Sax French Cut, American Cut and Signature reeds all 3.00. I had a bit of success with the French cut, but felt the 3.00 was too stiff for me. I was not able to produce a quality sound using the American cut or the Signature. I requested an exchange of all 3 reeds and in true Legere excellent customer service fashion, they granted the requested exchanges. I received the exchanges quickly and tried the French cut 2.75 I requested and I had much more success with this strength. It is still a bit stiff for me, but I am improving the more I play it. Legere exchanged the other 2 reeds for Bb clarinet reeds for me. I have been playing Legere reeds on my Bb and Eb soprano clarinets for years. I am a Legere enthusiast and am hoping I can find just the right Legere reed for my Alto Clarinet! I was able to gift the 3 Alto Sax reeds I couldn't use to a sax player in my wind ensemble to try. I hope they have success with them. Thank you Legere customer service for making the exchanges so easy. I'll be ordering an Alto Sax French cut 2.50 soon.

At the recommendation of another Alto Clarinet player I decided to try Legere Alto Sax reeds on m my Alto Clarinet. I play a Clarke Fobes 10K Alto Clarinet mouthpiece with a Vandoren Optimum ligature. I tried the Legere Alto Sax French Cut, American Cut and Signature reeds all 3.00. I had a bit of success with the French cut, but felt the 3.00 was too stiff for me. I was not able to produce a quality sound using the American cut or the Signature. I requested an exchange of all 3 reeds and in true Legere excellent customer service fashion, they granted the requested exchanges. I received the exchanges quickly and tried the French cut 2.75 I requested and I had much more success with this strength. It is still a bit stiff for me, but I am improving the more I play it. Legere exchanged the other 2 reeds for Bb clarinet reeds for me. I have been playing Legere reeds on my Bb and Eb soprano clarinets for years. I am a Legere enthusiast and am hoping I can find just the right Legere reed for my Alto Clarinet! I was able to gift the 3 Alto Sax reeds I couldn't use to a sax player in my wind ensemble to try. I hope they have success with them. Thank you Legere customer service for making the exchanges so easy. I'll be ordering an Alto Sax French cut 2.50 soon.

Sweet sound and playability especially for an intermediate senior citizen saxophonist!

Espero comprar a la próxima pero quiero una rebaja, porque quiero llevar mas.

I found the reef I purchased was a touch too hard. ( my mistake). When I sought a replacement Legere promised to send a nee reed without any further ado. Thanks Legere

The French Cut is an amazing darker sounding reed. I'd recommend it to any Tenor sax player that wants to turn up the heat! Think of it as Luther & Teddy P all in one!

The European cut Legere clarinet reed offers a rich and focused sound along with enhanced projection when needed, making it ideal for soloists and clarinetists in ensembles. Designed with a shorter vamp and thicker heart it provides the player with just enough resistance and flexibility which allows for more dynamic control and richness. Articulation is also easily defined and firm. Legere reeds are reliable, consistent and forgiving. You will open a new road when you try them.

I have been wrestling with cane reeds for quite a while. I thought plastic coated was the answer but now I have found this European cut plastic reed my wresting days may be behind me.

Love the response and sound of the reed. I think I should have chosen a quarter size harder. Might I be able to exchange?

I have retrained myself to play with these reeds.

I started on Rico 2 cane, then went to Vandoren 2.5 for awhile. This Christmas Santa bought me a 2.25. Standard Legere. I took it out tonight and it sounded effortlessly!! The sound precise and well rounded… beautiful tone regardless of slow romantic or jazzy tune... Well worth it!!