Légère Reeds - Alto Saxophone Reed, Signature, Strength 3.50 (ASG3.50) - Premium Synthetic Woodwind Reed

I prefer Legere reeds. They are long lasting, easy to use, sturdy and easy to play. I prefer to get them from Amazon because if I order them directly from Legere there is a shipping fee and a long wait for arrival whereas with Amazon Prime I get free shipping and the item arrives in just a few days. The cost of one reed seems high but one reed long outlasts a whole box of traditional reeds.

I highly recommend this amazing reed!!! I didn't know what to expect when I got it and I was actually shocked at how much more stability and tone it offers with less effort.I am also a die-hard Vandoren cane reed fan but this synthetic one from Légere is a whole dimension up. Give it a try. You definitely won't be disappointed.

As an amateur player in high school, this reed sounds amazing and it is very responsive and it’s tamely barely any air to play on. Personally each one lasts about 6 months with great sound quality. You can probably stretch a few more months out of it, but I’m picky about how good my sound quality is.

Everyone has different preferences for reeds, and the mouthpiece you use (tip opening/facing curve) is critical for reed selection and performance. So in the context of what I am playing (alto, Yamaha 5C mouthpiece, 2.5 strength reed), here are my thoughts.1. The positive here is that this reed is good for practice because it is consistent and responsive. I can get started with practice without any reed issues.2. The reed does not change during the course of practice. Unlike cane reeds, which get more water saturated over time. Even so, I follow the manufacturer's instructions and use this reed for about 1 hour before switching reeds.3. Is this reed more responsive than other synthetic reeds? No, I have found others that are more responsive.4. Is the tone using this reed better than cane?. No, I think a good cane reed (when you have one) has better tone.5. Is the reed a good value? If it lasts as advertised, yes. But I have only been playing it for a month or so (every day).6. Does the reed change at all? Yes, I think after a month of playing it is playing "softer".7. Anything bad? Well, it is very smooth on the table side, so it tends to move easier on a plastic mouthpiece. Sometimes shifting a bit. Maybe it would not do so on a rubber mouthpiece.8. Buy again? Well, I am trying out other synthetic reeds. I think they are useful for practice, and I will likely end up choosing one brand/type for this purpose. This one seems good overall. Not sure yet it it will be my top choice. Your results may vary.

Best reed I’ve ever tried on the alto, it pairs well with my Meyer mouthpiece at the strength of 2.25. Very full tone, dark but centered sound, fast response and control, and all the notes especially the low notes speak well!.

Great reed!

My son has been using the Légère Signature Alto Saxophone Reed (Strength 2.50) since November, and he absolutely loves it! As a member of his high school marching band, he needs a reed that delivers consistency, durability, and great sound quality—and this reed checks all the boxes.Unlike traditional cane reeds, this premium synthetic reed doesn’t wear out quickly or require constant adjustments. It produces a warm, rich tone while remaining incredibly responsive, even outdoors. My son also appreciates the convenience of not having to constantly break in a new reed—this one plays beautifully right out of the box!If you're looking for a high-quality, long-lasting reed that performs exceptionally well, I highly recommend the Légère Signature. It’s been a game-changer for my son’s playing experience!

I seriously doubt I’ll ever go back to cane reeds again. Yes these are expensive, but definitely worth it. Buy a box of conventional cane reeds and some start out just worthless. Maybe you can fix them, but really, you shouldn’t have to. With these, nothing to fix. Okay immediately & don’t dry out.