Legere reeds are made from a special polymer compound with a very fine microtexture. They have low density, so that they float, just like cane reeds. This hi-tec material is designed to mimic the properties of damp cane as closely as possible.
The lifespan of these synthetic style reeds can be reportedly months and make a great, consistent sound.
The Classic Legere has a thicker tip than the Signature model and is a thicker overall profile resulting in a dark sound that also has brightness thanks to the material used.
In terms of strength the 2.5 and 3 are equivalent to Vandoren blue box in the same strengths.
Reviews
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2019-03-09
It's handy to have a reed in the case that always works. It is not as responsive as I would like but they are handy for travel or challenging weather conditions.
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2018-11-10
Still getting used to this. Useful to be able to use without preparation, bit harder than the number indicated, slightly breathy tone which I hope will improve with use. One cavil: comes packed in cardboard only so you have to have some sort of reed case. Not cheap!
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2017-10-03
I thought I would give synthetic reeds a try. Not bad straight out of the box and no preparation required but they just don't cut it in terms of sound quality when compared with a cane reed.
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2017-04-26
it works very well on my clarinet
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2017-04-19
Quick posting and great service easy to use website
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2016-08-12
Carbon reeds are great - no 'warm up' and a great sound.
Anonymous review via Feefo
- 2015-05-10
Levere classic Reed. A little harder than expected but good for emboucher development practice. Found a half strength softer more suitable for me. Expensive but should last.
