LEGERE American Scrape Oboe
Product Info
Designed through years of testing and feedback, this reed was made to reflect the playing preferences of a wide range of oboists. It offers a stable, consistent experience that many players find useful for both practice and performance. While it may not match every handmade setup, it has impressed a majority of testers with its reliability, tone, and ease of play.
This is a synthetic reed with an American-style long scrape. It requires no soaking and is ready to play straight from the box.
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
Cane is a unique materiallightweight, yet surprisingly stiff along the grain. That unique combination is what makes it vibrate so well. Reproducing those properties in a synthetic material isnt easybut its exactly what weve done.
Our reeds are made from a special formulation of polypropylenea non-toxic, food-safe polymer youll 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. Thats the secret to the signature feel and response of a Légère reed.
Because our material doesnt absorb moisture, Légère reeds dont need soaking, never warp, and are ready to play right out of the case. Theyre durable, hygienic, and can be cleaned easily with warm water and a mild detergent. Its canerefined.
Design Process
At Légère, every reed begins in the labnot a field. We use advanced polymer science, precision engineering, and acoustic testing to replicate the warmth and response of natural canewithout the inconsistency.
But great sound isnt created by science alone. It takes the ear of a player, the instinct of a musician, and the touch of a craftsman. Thats 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-builtby scientists, refined by artists, and trusted by players.
