Reinvented Profile
The American Cut is the ideal jazz saxophone reed and is unlike any reed you’ve ever played. By taking material from the outside of the reed and pushing it towards the heart, the reed maintains its stiffness while allowing the edges to vibrate as freely as possible. This change creates a sharp spine through the center of the vamp giving the reed its unique appearance.
The American Cut’s distinct profile is what gives players a full, clear low register and vibrant altissimo.
Made For Jazz
After years of research, more than ten design iterations, and hundreds of test reeds issued, the American Cut is the most thoroughly developed reed Légère has ever produced. This extensive testing process was conducted for one purpose; to create a jazz reed that offers total performance freedom while delivering the dependability that Légère reeds have become known for.
Tried synthetic reeds in the past? You haven’t tried this one.
American Cut for Saxophone Product Overview
Find Your Strength
Gerald Albright, Jazz Legend
“Let’s just say this… I wish I had a reed “exactly” like this one every time I applied it to my mouthpiece! It has the “buzz”, the edge, the projection, and the consistency up and down the alto sax. The notes speak a lot better than the Signature reeds. Bravo!”
Georgeanne T., BETA Tester
“It just feels perfect.”
Elad Sobel, Sichuan Conservatory
“More power than the Signatures, I feel like I can push the reed a lot further and it also has a fuller sound.”
Matthew H., BETA Tester
“Very consistent over many days of playing. It is also consistent through the entire range.”
Kaleb K., BETA Tester
“Consistent throughout all registers in tone and articulation every day, regardless of temperature and precipitation changes. Solid tonal core that projected, yet was not extremely edgy, bright, or buzzy.”
David Y., BETA Tester
“This reed has a warmth and a center that other synthetic sax reeds I have tried do not.”