Légère American Cut Alto Saxophone Reeds

Tried synthetic reeds in the past? You haven’t tried this one.

The American Cut represents the next generation of Légère saxophone reeds. From the first note, the reed speaks with total ease while giving players just the right amount of edge. It is free-blowing, colorful, and loaded with personality.

REINVENTED PROFILE

The American Cut is the ideal jazz saxophone reed, unlike any reed you’ve ever played before. By innovatively taking material from the outside of the reed and pushing it towards the heart, the reed maintains its essential stiffness while allowing the edges to vibrate as freely as possible. This strategic change creates a sharp spine through the center of the vamp, giving the reed its unique appearance and exceptional performance characteristics.

This distinct profile is what gives the American Cut its exceptional qualities, allowing players to achieve a full, clear low register and a vibrant, expressive altissimo. Whether you are performing smooth ballads or fast-paced bebop, the American Cut reed ensures your saxophone delivers every note with clarity and precision.

MADE FOR JAZZ

After years of meticulous research, over ten design iterations, and hundreds of test reeds, the American Cut is the most thoroughly developed reed Légère has ever produced. This extensive testing process was driven by a single purpose: to create a jazz reed that offers total performance freedom while maintaining the renowned dependability of Légère reeds.

The result is a reed that not only meets but exceeds the demands of jazz musicians. The American Cut reed provides unparalleled performance, enabling musicians to explore new dimensions of their artistry with confidence and consistency. Whether in practice or performance, trust the American Cut to deliver the ultimate jazz saxophone experience.

SYNTHETIC FOR DURABILITY AND LONGEVITY. Legere synthetic reeds are not affected by environmental conditions such as high humidity. Legere reeds last longer saving you time and money.
NO PRECONDITIONING. Legere reeds are ready to play. You won’t need to pre-soak a Legere reed to get the perfect pitch. Ready to play when you are!
INCLUDES CARRY CASE for easy storage. Keep your Legere reeds in one place and safe from the elements.

 

 

Specs

Légère uses polypropylene to make both single and double reeds. Polypropylene is a common, non-toxic polymer with applications in food containers, packaging, rugs, and many other products. Unfortunately, ordinary polypropylene is not nearly stiff enough to make saxophone and clarinet reeds. They just wouldn’t vibrate. To make the plastic much stiffer Légère puts it through a process called orientation. This is the secret to creating Légère reeds. All Légère reeds are cut from our own unique polymer on a 3-axis, computer numerically controlled (CNC) cutting machine. Each reed is individually strength tested, delicately sanded and packaged by hand.