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Légère Reeds - Alto Saxophone Reed, French Cut, Strength 3.50 (ASF3.50) - Premium Synthetic Woodwind Reed

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  • REFINED AND DARK SOUND. The French Cut embodies Légère's commitment to classical and orchestral clarinet and saxophone performers. This reed emanates a profound, symphonic warmth, offering artists an unparalleled balance of tonal depth and clarity. Its design ensures a seamless, nuanced play, steeped in tradition, yet fine-tuned for the modern concert hall.
  • SYNTHETIC FOR DURABILITY AND LONGEVITY. Légère synthetic reeds are not affected by environmental conditions such as high humidity. Légère reeds last longer saving you time and money.
  • NO PRECONDITIONING. Légère reeds are ready to play. You won’t need to pre-soak a Légère reed to get the perfect pitch. Ready to play when you are!
  • INCLUDES CARRY CASE for easy storage. Keep your Légère reeds in one place and safe from the elements.
  • NO RISK 30-DAY EXCHANGE Contact us if you are unhappy with our product for any reason and we will replace your reed at no charge.



Product Description

legere french cut

French Cut for Saxophone

The French Cut embodies Légère's commitment to classical and orchestral clarinet and saxophone performers. This reed emanates a profound, symphonic warmth, offering artists an unparalleled balance of tonal depth and clarity.

Maintenance & Care: No Break-in Required

  • Durable and will last longer than the standard cane reed, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Legere reeds are also built to withstand various playing climates. The synthetic material keeps the tone and response consistent over time.
  • Ready to play right out of the box without a break-in period. No soaking or pre-wetting necessary because of the synthetic material and durability.
  • Requires little maintenance. A simple rinse with water after use is sufficient. Utilize the included carrying case to protect your reed when you are not playing.
  • Advanced & professional musicians will appreciate the responsiveness and sound clarity of the Légère Signature, American Cut, and French Cut lines while students and marching band performers may prefer our Classic models which have greater durability

  • Signature, Classic, American Cut, French Cut, & Studio. Most of these reeds are available for Soprano, Tenor, Alto, and Baritone saxophones.

  • Yes. We offer multiple strength options for our reeds typically ranging from 2.00 to 4.00

How to choose the right Légère reed

No matter your skill level or genre of choice, there is a Légère reed just for you!

Advanced and professional musicians will appreciate the responsiveness and sound clarity of the Légère Signature, American Cut, and French Cut lines while students and marching band performers may prefer our Classic models which are versatile and offer greater durability.

Our reeds are available in different strengths and instrument types so that you can create the perfect sound for your instrument.

clarinet reed
Material Oriented Food-Grade Polypropylene
Manufactured In Canada
Includes Carry Case Yes
Manufacturing Process CNC Machined
Recyclability Case, reed, and packing are all recyclable

Alberto Gamboa Pacheco
Reviewed in Mexico on January 7, 2025
Hasta ahora ha salido bueno el producto, algo caro pero vale la pena la recompra.
New Home Owner Ant
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
These reeds are the absolute best reeds I have ever used! No need to warm up and get them wet, or as I normally do, run hot water over my mouth piece and reed for a quick performance! I love these reeds and my tone, low and high notes can be reached with ease! Amazing
Jacques Robichaud
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2024
Utilisation évidente. Pour jouer du saxophone et de la clarinette.
Ian Monreal was
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
Great for marching band. Lasts a long time
Paulo Franco
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on May 27, 2024
Legere is so far the best synthetic reeds I have used. The French cut provides a more focused sound in comparison to the American Cut. Feels a bit less free blowing as well, but still comfortable. That’s the one I’m using on alto since it is out (I’ve come from the American cut).
Thomas M. Ashby, M.D.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
This Legere French Cut alto saxophone reed has been developed since the American Cut reed.It is a more dark and mellow sound and somewhat more desirable and useful for a variety of musicalstyles.
ZT
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
This is a really good synthetic reed product. The reed hasn't chipped since we bought it.
Iron_883
Reviewed in Germany on November 4, 2024
Seit ich die Reeds spiele, benutze ich keine Reeds aus natürlichen Stoffe. Sehr leichte Ansprache, sehr natürlicher Sound. Ich höre kein Unterschied zu natürlichen Reeds. Haltbarkeit ist super. Ich habe die für mich das perfekte Reed gefunden. Ich spiele ein Yamaha Alto Sax Yas-280 mit einem Syos Smoky 5 Mundstück. Passt perfekt zu einander. Ich kann ohne Probleme von Pianissimo bis Fortisimo in allen Lagen spielen. Perfekte Kontrolle über die Intonation.
She Guaj
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024
My son is a saxophone player and these are his go to reeds. They work great for him.
jesus carrillo
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
Mejora el sonido
Mr G.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2024
This has surprised me no end, it is ready to go out of the box and never needs to be primed or warmed up in any way, no wetting required obviously and just the best thing ever in my opinion. A sturdy build which should last for some time if treated well offsetting the high price quite considerably and the control and tone of my playing has enhanced no end using this french cut 2.5 to the point that I am surprising myself. Definitely one of my better life decisions.
JMcCormick
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
It took a little bit of adjustment to get used to the new reed, but not too much. The French Cut is slightly louder than the American Cut, but I'm still able to play softly, maybe not as softly as the American Cut 2.0. The French Cut has a darker quality which is what I was hoping for (especially with my Vandoren AL3 Optima SM711 mouthpiece [which also gives a darker tone]). I tried it with a few different songs and was pleased with its response in most songs. My first Legere reed was a Studio Cut 2.0 (good for marching bands, where you play loud and proud), but the American Cut 2.0 and French Cut 2.0 are superior, hands down my favorites.Update: January 25, 2024: I have downgraded my rating from 5 stars to 4 stars.Since my initial review in early December 2023, I purchased a Legere Signature Cut 2.0 reed for comparison. Swapping the French Cut and Signature Cut with different mouthpieces, I love the sound of the French Cut, though am concerned that it is buzzy at times. For certain songs I have a definite preference for the French Cut, and for others I have a preference for the Signature Cut (and some instances the American Cut). I tried combining the French Cut 2.0 with my Selmer S-80 C* mouthpiece. That seems to make the French Cut slightly brighter and but it is still buzzy. I now use the Signature Cut 2.0 on my Vandoren AL3 Optima mouthpiece which has a darker sound. I tried recording 3 songs with the French Cut/Selmer S-80C* mouthpiece and compared the sound with the Signature Cut/Vandoren AL3 mouthpiece. I brought the recordings into Audacity where I balanced the volume of each mpc/reed combo with each other (the Signaure Cut is louder), and I looked at the waveforms. With all 3 songs I got some unpleasant buzzy sound with the French Cut. There is a quality of the sound I like with French Cut, but haven’t been able to control the buzzy sound. My preferred reed at this point is the Signature Cut matched with the Vandoren AL3 which is more versatile over the range of songs I play without switching out mouthpiece/reed combinations. The Selmer S-80 C* seemed to cut some of the buzzy sound, but not enough. Not sure if I got a defective French Cut reed, or there is an issue with my embouchure, or some other issue, but I’m not buying another French Cut at this point to test it.Update: January 29, 2024I tried combining the French Cut 2.0 reed with a Yamaha 5C mouthpiece (which I rarely use). Surprisingly, this combination sounded the best with very little to no buzzy sound. The sound was fairly decent. So, I conclude that the buzziness depends on the mouthpiece that is used with the French Cut. But, in general I prefer the Signature Cut to the French Cut.I am a beginning/intermediate sax player, so my opinion may change as I gain more experience. In which case I'll update my review.Update: July 8, 2024:I hadn't had music lessons in about 6 months. On a recent lesson, my teacher said that I was getting some buzziness or harshness of tone because I was blowing from the back of my throat instead of the front like blowing out a candle. After correcting that there was now less buzzy sound from the French Cut, but when comparing the sound with the Legere Signature reed (2.0) of the same strength, we both preferred the sound of the Signature reed over the French cut (2.0). So, I'm sticking with the Signature reed.Update: October 18, 2024I have been playing the sax for about 2-1/2 years now. Up to this point I have disliked the French Cut reed with various mouthpieces. That changed when I recently purchased a new mouthpiece, a Backun TM1 alto that was designed specifically for Timothy McAllister, a well-known classical saxophone player. It turns out that the French Cut reed paired with a Backun TM1 mouthpiece is now my favorite set up for various genre, not just classical. The Backun TM1 also gives a good sound with the Signature reed, but the sound with the French Cut is now my hands down favorite. But I am leaving the rating at 4 stars, as the sound of French Cut is highly dependent on the mouthpiece it is paired with. I now use the 2.0 and 2.25 French Cut, and may move up to the 2.50 French cut.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023
I like this French cut more, I am able to get a more centered tone whilst still maintaining flexibility. Great reed with awesome projection and articulation is easier to produce more cleanly with this than any of the other reeds from legere I’ve used on Yamaha 62 with Jody Jazz DV metal mouthpiece and it sounds lovely.