After a 30 plus year wondering in the wilderness, my return to playing clarinet was greeted with inferior and inconsistent cane reeds. I didn’t want to go back to making my own reeds, so I started trying synthetic reeds. For me the Legere French reeds produced the tonal quality, response, and articulation I used to get from my hand made reeds. Bravo.
I find the French Cut a bit mellower sound than the European cut. I enjoy playing on it.
Thanks for the kind review!
I got this reed because so many recommended it to me, but now I get the hype! For me I feel like the French cut is the closest a synthetic reed has come to feeling like a cane. It has a dark sound while having good projection. If you’re playing outside for marching band or a gig, this reed is definitely the best! I would recommend a quarter strength higher compared to a cane reed. I play daddario evos 3.5 but a 3.5 french cut feels just a tiny bit soft for me. I’ll definitely be getting a 3.75 very soon!!!
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I was unsure if I would like the French cut. I typically use the Signature. I find that this reed gives me a centered tone with warmth around it.
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Love LÉGÈRE reeds
Great product and customer service
Thanks for the kind review!