DOUBLE REEDS

The Signature line represents a new standard in synthetic double reeds. Designed through years of testing and refinement, these reeds offer consistent response, reliable pitch, and balanced resistance—all without the variability of cane. They are ready to play out of the box and built to perform across a wide range of musical settings.

While they won’t suit every individual setup, Signature reeds have earned strong reviews from players seeking stability, tone, and durability.
Signature Oboe Reeds

Légère Signature Oboe and English Horn reeds are designed for players who want the response, stability, and musical flexibility of a high-quality double reed with the consistency and durability Légère is known for. Available in American Scrape Oboe, European Scrape Oboe, and English Horn, each reed is ready to play from the box, requires no soaking, and is unaffected by weather or humidity.


The Signature line offers a refined playing experience with a warm, centered sound, dependable pitch, and responsive feel across registers and dynamics. Whether used for daily practice, rehearsal, performance, or doubling, these reeds provide a reliable option for players looking for consistency without sacrificing musical expression.

Classic Oboe Reeds

Légère Classic oboe reeds are designed to respond easily and play straight from the box. They offer a warm, centered sound with reliable projection, while delivering the consistency and durability players expect from Légère.

They never need to be soaked or moistened and are unaffected by weather or humidity. Each reed is made to precise specifications for aperture, length, and pitch stability, helping players spend less time adjusting reeds and more time playing.


Students will typically find Medium-Soft or Medium the most comfortable starting points, while more advanced players may choose any of the available strengths depending on their embouchure, resistance preference, and instrument setup.


Their ease of playing, consistency, and dependable response have made Classic oboe reeds a trusted choice for players in schools, studios, ensembles, and professional settings around the world.

Légère synthetic bassoon reeds were the first orchestral grade synthetic double reed ever produced. They deliver consistency, durability and instant response without ever needing to moisten or soak it.
Bassoon Signature

The Légère Bassoon Signature reed is a new design developed for players seeking greater flexibility, tonal depth, and a more refined connection to the instrument. It offers the stability and consistency of a synthetic reed, with a broader expressive range than our original Classic Bassoon design.


Signature is shaped for a more nuanced playing experience, supporting subtle articulation, dynamic shading, and a full, resonant sound across registers. Available in Medium Soft, Medium, and Medium Hard strengths, it gives players more options to match their setup, resistance preference, and style of playing.


Developed through extensive testing with bassoonists, Signature reflects a more advanced approach to response, balance, and tonal control. The design is intended for players who want more flexibility from the reed while maintaining the stability, durability, and immediate playability that define Légère.


For bassoonists looking for a more expressive synthetic reed, Bassoon Signature represents the next step in Légère double reed design.

Bassoon Classic

The Légère Classic Bassoon reed is our original bassoon design, built for immediate response, clear projection, and dependable playability. Ready straight from the case, it requires no soaking and offers the stability and durability players expect from Légère.


Its clean, focused sound and direct response make it especially useful for students, educators, doublers, and players who want a reed that is easy to manage in a wide range of playing situations. Available in Medium and Medium-Hard strengths, Classic Bassoon remains a reliable choice for consistency, clarity, and ease of use.


Classic Bassoon is designed around a stable, straightforward playing experience. The reed speaks easily across registers, holds up well to regular use, and gives players a dependable option that does not require the adjustment, soaking, or maintenance of cane.


For players looking for a practical synthetic bassoon reed with familiar resistance and a clear, efficient sound, Classic Bassoon remains an established part of the Légère double reed line.

WHY THEY WORK

The secret? A synthetic material unique to Légère, meticulous computer controlled processing operations

and a team of ambitious and hardworking individuals who passionately believe in the Freedom to Perform.

Materials
Design Process

Cane is a unique material. It is has a low density yet is longitudinally very stiff. Matching these properties in a synthetic material is difficult but is essential in creating a good reed.


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.


Polypropylene does not have to be preconditioned before playing nor does it absorb any water. It is completely non-toxic, highly durable and can be easily sanitized with warm water and a mild detergent.