| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| The reeds will
eventually fatigue and become permanently softer, losing their tone quality. We
strongly recommend that you keep two or three reeds in rotation and retire
reeds periodically as they wear out. |
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| The reeds should be
cleaned periodically with water and a mild detergent. Germicides such as
Sterisol can be used to clean the reeds, but you should not assume that such
products will completely sterilize them. As a precaution, we advise against
sharing reeds or using reeds that have been played by others. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. Keep in mind that it is not possible to return a
reed for exchange or refund once it has been altered in any way. |
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| 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.
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