| Article number: | L540206 |
| Availability: | In stock |
Légère European Scrape oboe reeds respond instantly and are ready to play straight from the box. The design allows for a warm, centered sound with ease of projection. They never need to be moistened and are available in three strengths, Medium-Soft, Medium and Medium-Hard.
All reeds are made to an initial aperture between 0.68-0.72 mm, but this will change after the reed is played. The total length of the reed is 69.8-70.2 mm and it plays at 440-442 Hz depending on the positioning in the reed well. They never need to be soaked and are unaffected by any weather or humidity.
While students should start with Medium-Soft or Medium strengths, advanced players may find any of the three strengths suitable for their embouchure.
Their ease of playing is the reason these reeds are heard in some of the most prestigious orchestras and on stages and recording studios around the world.
Additional Specs:
Scrape Length: 10.2mm
O-Ring Diameter: 6.99mm
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.
Cane is a unique material—lightweight, yet surprisingly stiff along the grain. That unique combination is what makes it vibrate so well. Reproducing those properties in a synthetic material isn’t easy—but it’s exactly what we’ve done.
Our reeds are made from a special formulation of polypropylene—a non-toxic, food-safe polymer you’ll also find in medical equipment, yogurt cups, and packaging. On its own, polypropylene is far too flexible for a reed. So we strengthen it through a process called orientation, which aligns the polymer fibers to dramatically increase stiffness. That’s the secret to the signature feel and response of a Légère reed.
Because our material doesn’t absorb moisture, Légère reeds don’t need soaking, never warp, and are ready to play right out of the case. They’re durable, hygienic, and can be cleaned easily with warm water and a mild detergent. It’s cane—refined.
At Légère, every reed begins in the lab—not a field. We use advanced polymer science, precision engineering, and acoustic testing to replicate the warmth and response of natural cane—without the inconsistency.
But great sound isn’t created by science alone. It takes the ear of a player, the instinct of a musician, and the touch of a craftsman. That’s why our process blends rigorous material research with real-world play testing, led by beginners, professionals, and everyone in between.
From student reeds built for durability and ease, to our most advanced cuts tuned for tonal complexity and dynamic control, every Légère reed is purpose-built—by scientists, refined by artists, and trusted by players.