Alto Saxophone French Cut

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Introducing the French Cut, by Légère. A refined, symphonic reed that gives players a richness and stability in tone, without any sacrifice to response. With a profile that has been completely reimagined, the French Cut has been designed for a dark, centered tone that allows for a deep range of emotional expression. The reed is responsive but even, with the perfect amount of resistance.

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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—lightweight, yet surprisingly stiff along the grain. That unique combination is what makes it vibrate so well. Reproducing those properties in a synthetic material isn’t easy—but it’s exactly what we’ve done.


Our reeds are made from a special formulation of polypropylene—a non-toxic, food-safe polymer you’ll also find in medical equipment, yogurt cups, and packaging. On its own, polypropylene is far too flexible for a reed. So we strengthen it through a process called orientation, which aligns the polymer fibers to dramatically increase stiffness. That’s the secret to the signature feel and response of a Légère reed.


Because our material doesn’t absorb moisture, Légère reeds don’t need soaking, never warp, and are ready to play right out of the case. They’re durable, hygienic, and can be cleaned easily with warm water and a mild detergent. It’s cane—refined.

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.

Customer Reviews

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Delores Henson (Sacramento, US)
Love it!

I have been a strictly cane reed player. I have always been skeptical about synthetic reeds. I did try a couple when synthetics first came out. They were awful! So, I only truly believed in cane (Vandoren traditional). I saw an advertisement for Legere reeds about 5 years ago. I thought I would try again. WOW! what a difference. I believe that technology has really made the Legere reeds sound like cane. With this said, I also find that holding phrases longer (breathing) and immediate response is so much better. I am a classical player in a fine community group. I just purchased the French cut! This is my reed! I am not sure I will be going back to cane.

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Charles Sabghir (Tucson, US)
Love the new French cut

I’ve been using the Signature cut for a bunch of years now. They have been fantastic. And have made my re-entry with playing (after several decades off) as seamless as I could have hoped for. Ever many thanks for your invention of your reeds. These past two weeks with the new French cut has taken things to a more enjoyable level. I especially love the clarity and the warmth the French cut has. Not that Signature cut doesn’t also have these qualities. But for me now it is Français all the way :)

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Paul Carlos Anaya (Portales, US)

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Darcy Fiander (Toronto, CA)

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Patricia Reder (Peterborough, CA)
Alto French Cut Review

I have found the french cut alto reed to be just a bit more mellow than the American cut reed. When I want to be bold and cutting I use the American cut and when I want to be more expressive musically with my alto I use the French cut. I originally purchased the 2.5 size but with the generous exchange program I was able to receive the 2.25 size which turns out to be the exact size of reed which works for me.

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Bruno Mathieu (Victoriaville, CA)
Légère reeds my best move

I use 2.0 French cut legere reeds and i really appreciate there consistent quality and dark sound!

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