Légère Reeds - Bass Clarinet Reed, Signature, Strength 3.00 (BCS3.00) - Premium Synthetic Woodwind Reed

I have been playing on Legere reeds on my contra clarinets for a while, but for whatever reason I haven't tried them on my bass until recently (probably mostly because I was using up my existing supply of cane reeds- waste not, want not). My last few cane reeds will probably ride around in my case unused for years now- I won't be going back. The Legere Signature reeds are responsive, consistent, and ready to go the second you tighten the ligature. They sound wonderful- I like my sound better on the Legere than on the cane, actually. I have been using Rico Grand Concert Select reeds, and find the Strength 3 Legere to be equivalent to somewhere between 2.5 and 3 on the cane reeds. I also tried a Legere Signature 2.75 and that is pretty close in strength to the Rico Grand Concert 2.5.At 6 or so times the price of the cane reeds I've been using, they're not cheap, but considering only about 1 out of every 2 or 3 of the cane reeds truly satisfied my expectations, the Legere is realistically more like 3 or even 2 times the price per usable reed. With the increased longevity that I expect, it should come out at least even, or more likely a better value on the Legere.

I absolutely love the Legere Signature Reeds - both for Bass Clarinet and for B flat Clarinet. First, I have asthma and the synthetic reeds eliminate the cane allergy issues for me. The reeds are smooth on the tongue and don't need prepping. They are easier to blow, thus I can equal any other non-asthmatic musician. Second, the sound/tone/timbre is equal to the traditional cane reed. Third, the price. While the price is high, two reeds will last longer than nine months - at least for me. And no more clipping, reed knives, sanding,etc.Other than peer pressure, I don't see a negative to using Legere's Signature Reeds. Make sure you make a careful purchase. Legere has Classic Cut (thicker & less responsive) & Signature Cut (thinner & more responsive). I use the #3 on Bass Clarinet, similar to a Vandoren V12 #2.5. I wish they made a 3.5. Try one.Not a share holder of Legere, just a grateful enthusiast.

I've used Classic series reeds of theirs on various instruments and until I had tried the Signature in a 3.0 strength on my bass, I would have described them as "good enough" and I'd occasionally hear my conductor asking me to play on wood. (Especially at Christmas time) However, once I stepped up to this reed, not only did my tone improve with more of that clarinet sweetness, but I now have easy access to the top of the clarion register and feel that my playing is more light in general. Good sound from ppp through fff.

This reed is so responsive! I usually play on blue box Vandorens 3.5, and was a little worried this would be too soft. It feels great. I have much more fluidity and connections between the registers.I am still experimenting with my articulation, it seems to need a bit more flesh from the tongue when playing.

Good plastic reed for marching and it lasted me the whole season although towards the end of the 3rd month the sound got a bit rough still a great reed

Arrived damaged. Sending back, requested replacement. New reed will not arrive for 10 days. Not exactly "Prime" treatment.

The Signature bass clarinet reed plays, but it produces a thin airy sound. No comparison to Vandoren reeds.

Great response, excellent tone, always reliable.