Legere Synthetic Oboe Reed (Medium, Plastic)

The Legere Synthetic Oboe Reed is the newest revolution in 'synthetic' or 'plastic' oboe reeds. Unlike classic cheap plastic oboe reeds, Legere synthetic reeds are carefully built up to resemble the natural fibres of real oboe reed cane, leading to a truly vibrant & responsive reed with a great tone!

Key Features

• Never needs soaking
• Works straight away every time
• Lasts 3+ months of very regular use
• Great for pit work - allows quick swaps!
• Used by top professionals across the globe
• 'Medium' strength to suit most players

Ready to play in an instant

Gone are the days when you need to soak your oboe reeds. These synthetic oboe reeds require no moisture to play, they just need 15 seconds to 'warm-up' to full playing capability. This is ideal if you are a doubling musician or do 'pit work' (you regularly play and swap between a few instruments) as the reed is always ready to play.

Consistency like no other

Legere oboe reeds are very consistent; there is no 'cane' to be affected by differing environments. Since they are synthetic, these reeds are unlikely to be affected by humidity or the weather when playing in different countries and different environments throughout the world.

Adjustable to suit you

The reeds are set up either as a Medium strength to suit most performers, but if you feel that your reed isn't playing quite how you'd like it is possible to adjust it. Just following the simple instructions included with your oboe reed.

Last a long time

Lasting 3 - 4 months of very regular use, these reeds work out very cost and time effective. During such a period of time you could easily spend £170 on your reeds, so the Legere reed can provide a saving of as much as £35!

Most oboists spend a considerable amount of valuable time making reeds which don't always play as well as they would like. So perhaps it's time for you to forget the hours and days spent scraping away at oboe reeds in your 'spare' time and at last relax in the knowledge that you've got a great Legere reed in your reed case that is ready to play.

Large, warm sound

Myth Buster: These oboe reeds are NOT like 'cheap' bulk made plastic reeds! Cheap plastic oboe reeds create a very loud, raucous sound and have an unstable pitch; which is the reason we don't sell them at Crook and Staple.

Legere Synthetic oboe reeds, on the other hand, are made to imitate the best 'cane' oboe reeds. Therefore, the material used to make the reed (polypropylene) is carefully formed to create fibres like natural oboe reed cane, which allows the synthetic reed to respond & sound how a great oboe reed should. The reeds are all tested vigorously to ensure they are of a high and consistent quality.

Used by professionals across the world

Legere Synthetic Oboe reeds are made from Polypropylene, which is approved by the FDA for direct use in contact with food, so they are completely safe to use.