Legere Signature Alto Saxophone Reeds

Légère Signature Alto Saxophone Reeds

Légère Reeds Inc. has been producing state of the art synthetic saxophone reeds since 1998. Légère reeds produce a warm powerful sound, but have all the advantages of a synthetic reed:

• Reeds are ready to play instantly
• Consistent & reliable quality
• Last a long time
• Have the properties of moist cane

Légère synthetic reeds are rugged and should last for many hours of playing, however, the tip is fragile and the reed can split or break if it is mishandled.

One of the best features of a Légère reed is that it does not need to be moistened prior to playing. It will warm up over the first few minutes, and should then be stable for an extended period. Some players have reported that after an hour or more of intense playing, the reed softens a little. This behavior is normal, and the reeds will return to their original feel after they have been rested for a bit.

The reeds will eventually fatigue and become permanently softer, losing their tone quality. We strongly recommend that you retire reeds periodically as they wear out.

The reeds should be cleaned periodically with water and a mild detergent. We advise against sharing reeds or using reeds that have been tested or played by others. We do not sanction or support in-store testing.

The reeds should be stored on a flat surface, but not in a case which applies pressure to the reed tip. You should not keep your reed in the shipping package.

Sanding, scraping and clipping of reeds is discouraged. Clipping the reed with a conventional reed clipper is likely to cause tip damage. If necessary, the reeds can be scraped with a sharp blade held perpendicular to the reed. They should be scraped from the top of the vamp towards the tip. Fine sandpaper may also be used in the same way. NEVER sand or scrape the reed in the other direction. Do not try to sand the base of the reed.

With proper care and maintenance, your Légère reed should provide you with many hours of playing pleasure. Many players report that our reeds can last for months.