DOUBLE REEDS

Légère double reeds have all the depth and warmth of sound that elite players demand. They are made from our specially engineered polypropylene which deliver all the advantages of a traditional Légère reed; consistency, durability and an instant response.All Légère double reeds are cut from our own unique polymer on 3-axis, computer controlled precision cutting machines.


They maintain precise quality control and are tightly measured with custom digital equipment.The reeds are manufactured in halves using our own mathematical description of a reed profile rather than a model or prototype. The two halves are then bonded together again using a digitally controlled custom system. The result is a reed which is perfectly balanced in both blades, and has just the right combination of tip thickness, heart, and flexibility.
Bassoon Reed

The Légère bassoon reed responds instantly from the box. Its unique material never needs to be moistened, allowing the player to focus on their music and not the reed. It projects easily and clearly while producing a clean and focused sound. It is available in Medium and Medium-Hard strengths to complement various styles of playing and set ups.


The reeds are cut in halves using 3-axis, computer-controlled precision cutting machines and are never molded or stamped. The halves are then bonded together again using a digitally controlled system resulting in a reed which is balanced in both blades, and has the right combination of tip thickness, heart, and flexibility.


The combination of tip thickness, heart and unique material makes it easy to glide from the low registers to the high registers of the instrument. While some of the top bassoonists in the world play this reed, it is also used by players of all levels.


Bassoon Reed
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Légère synthetic bassoon reeds were the first orchestral grade synthetic double reed ever produced. They deliver consistency, durability and instant response without ever needing to moisten or soak it.
European Scrape Oboe Reed

Légère European Scrape oboe reeds respond instantly and are ready to play straight from the box. The design allows for a warm, centered sound with ease of projection. They never need to be moistened and are available in three strengths, Medium-Soft, Medium and Medium-Hard.


All reeds are made to an initial aperture between 0.68-0.72 mm, but this will change after the reed is played. The total length of the reed is 69.8-70.2 mm and it plays at 440-442 Hz depending on the positioning in the reed well. They never need to be soaked and are unaffected by any weather or humidity.


While students should start with Medium-Soft or Medium strengths, advanced players may find any of the three strengths suitable for their embouchure.


Their ease of playing is the reason these reeds are heard in some of the most prestigious orchestras and on stages and recording studios around the world.


European Scrape Oboe Reed
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The Légère European Scrape Oboe reeds deliver consistency, durability and an instant response. These reeds have been used in top-level orchestras since their release and have since become the only viable alternative to cane reeds.

WHY THEY WORK

The secret? A synthetic material unique to Légère, meticulous computer controlled processing operations

and a team of ambitious and hardworking individuals who passionately believe in the Freedom to Perform.

Materials
Design Process

Cane is a unique material. It is has a low density yet is longitudinally very stiff. Matching these properties in a synthetic material is difficult but is essential in creating a good reed.


Légère uses polypropylene to make both single and double reeds. Polypropylene is a common, non-toxic polymer with applications in food containers, packaging, rugs, and many other products. Unfortunately, ordinary polypropylene is not nearly stiff enough to make saxophone and clarinet reeds. They just wouldn’t vibrate. To make the plastic much stiffer Légère puts it through a process called orientation. This is the secret to creating Légère reeds.


Polypropylene does not have to be preconditioned before playing nor does it absorb any water. It is completely non-toxic, highly durable and can be easily sanitized with warm water and a mild detergent.

The Légère Guarantee

Légère Reeds wants you to be completely satisfied with your purchase.

Everyone can enjoy their Légère reeds if they find their right strength. This is why we are proud to provide an Exchange of Strength Program within 30 days of purchase. If you are unsatisfied with your clarinet or saxophone reed, please begin the exchange process regardless of where you purchased it in the world.

Please be assured returned reeds are discarded after a quality check and are never resold.

We reserve the right to deny an exchange at our discretion. These cases are rare and we make every effort to accommodate all exchange requests.