Legere Studio Cut Tenor Saxophone Reed

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Stop Buying Boxes of 4!!!

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by Brad B (trufusionsaxman@cox.net) 6/2/2008 9:33:39 PM

Musical Experience: Professional Musician
Style of music: Funk/ Rock
Hometown VA Beach

You're probably like me, in that you'll find 4 solid playing reeds in a box for $25. I have been playing funk in a traveling band and have found that 1 reed MIGHT last me 2 rehearsals and a 1 gig! This is unacceptable for hard players. I have played a 2 3/4 Legere Studio Tenor reed on my DG SuperKing R&B for the last 2 months and I’ve got to tell you, you can't beat the longevity. I did not exaggerate when I said that I was getting 1 show our of traditional cane jazz-cut reeds. I have already saved almost $90 in 2 months by using Legere. I’m not as fond of these for studio work as a solo instrument, for that I remain loyal to cane. Section work, however, these will project very well and give you the ability to balance evenly throughout the session. As far as live work- there are few equals for the working musician. I needed to be able to be consistent with my reeds, while having one that was not as brittle as conventional cane in both the structural integrity and in solidity of the reed heart. Not only do these have that, but these reeds will speak for players of any genre. But as a side note, they are a bit too abrasive for folk-rock! The fine details: No- these do not have the exact same sound as cane. Wood is able to produce a smoother edge (even in jazz playing), whereas synthetic is a bit “buzzy”. But lets face it- if you’re a legit player, chances are you’re processing your sound through a system. As long as the mic is on, add some reverb and no one will be the wiser. No- these do not feel like cane. But after 30 minutes you forget all about the difference in feel and enjoy your show. Yes- these are worth the price for one. Yes- They’re still somewhat delicate, but if you’re not using power tools nearby, you’ll be able to get months of use out of one reed. Stop getting 4 out of 10 solid playing reeds. Synthetics are consistent and won’t splinter your lips when you’re break-dancing during your next live solo!!!

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