Legere CLASSIC 2 - BB2
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Warm and dark tone favored by a thicker tip than other Légère reeds for clarinet.
- Easy transition from cane to synthetic while maintaining a sound suitable for classical ensemble playing.
- Non-toxic polypropylene, requires no pre-conditioning and does not absorb water.
- High durability and easy maintenance: the reed can be disinfected.
Manufacturer Information
Legere
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Légère: Engineering in the Service of Tradition
Since 1998, Légère has been developing synthetic reeds based on engineering work with composite materials, aiming to closely replicate the feel and acoustic qualities of cane. The brand uses a molecular alignment process to adjust stiffness and density, without adding fiberglass or chemicals.
Who Is It For, and In What Playing Contexts?
This reed is designed for clarinetists (from beginners to advanced players) who want to switch to synthetic without losing a warm timbre. It is particularly suitable for classical contexts and any situation where a homogeneous and easily blendable sound color within the section is desired.
Sound and Design
Thanks to its thicker tip, the reed promotes stable response and a rounder and darker tone. The polypropylene provides reliable daily performance: the reed does not soak up water, remains consistent from session to session, and plays immediately without soaking.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain cleanliness and longevity, a reed storage case and a disinfection solution suitable for mouthpiece accessories are recommended.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bb clarinet | Quantity | 1 |
| Material | synthetic | ||
| Reed | synthetic | Water absorption | no |
| Strength | 2 | Toxicity | non-toxic |
| Instrument | B♭ clarinet | Disinfection | possible |
| Pre-conditioning before playing | not required | Product subject to a specific right of withdrawal | for hygiene reasons, this product cannot be refunded or exchanged. |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this clarinet reed for consistent quality and ease of play. Reviews highlight it as "stable, hygienic, solid, better than cane." Players appreciate instant playability and good power. Some noted it lacks the depth of traditional reeds and can slip when positioning on the mouthpiece.
Review highlights
- “Stable, hygienic, solid, better than cane”
- “Consistent quality”
- “Easy to play”
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- 4 stars, 1 review
- 3 stars, 0 reviews
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Force 2 that I use with a 5RV mouthpiece: good power, a certain brilliance, ease of emission (including in the highs), playable instantly: on the other hand, it does not give the depth of real reeds. The strength is indicated on the reed with a small sticker that will soon come off... after that we will have to see the durability to make it a bit profitable (at least 3 to 6 months), but I can't say for now. For now, I think it has softened a bit, which surprised me a bit. A little bit of a downside: it has a tendency to slide when placed on the spout, so it's less easy to adjust than a classic reed; the fact that it's a bit translucent doesn't help either.
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Stable, hygienic, sturdy, better than reed. Try it out if you don't believe me!
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Always very pleasant.
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consistent quality
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Questions frequently asked
Légère Classic 2 compatible with which clarinet?
This reed is designed for the Bb clarinet and has a strength of 2.
What tone does a Légère Classic reed for Bb clarinet produce?
The thicker tip promotes stable response and a round, rather dark tone. This design aims for a warm and homogeneous timbre, suitable for blending within a section.
Should the Légère Classic 2 synthetic reed be soaked before playing?
Polypropylene does not absorb water: the reed can be played immediately without soaking.
Is this synthetic reed suitable for classical playing?
Its profile is designed for classical contexts and a sound color that easily blends within a section. It is intended for clarinetists from beginner to advanced levels seeking consistent response from session to session. The composite material is made without fiberglass or chemicals.
Can a Légère Classic 2 reed be exchanged after purchase?
For hygiene reasons, this single reed cannot be refunded or exchanged. A storage box and a disinfectant solution for mouthpiece accessories are recommended to maintain its cleanliness.
