Detail 01
Synthetic material
No soaking, no break-in, no warping between sets. Response on the first note matches the hundredth.
Product detailSKU #1274228067366
Legere ReedsAlto Saxophone Reed Strength 3.5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
One synthetic alto saxophone reed, strength 3.5, filed cut. For players who want a reed that plays dry, straight out of the case, and lasts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging players tired of cane reeds dying mid-set
- Doublers who pick up alto occasionally and need it ready
- Humid or very dry climates where cane warps
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tenor, soprano or clarinet players — alto cut only
- Players who want the exact shading and feel of cane
- Buyers wanting a stocked pack — this is a single reed
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Strength 3.5
Firm. Suits close and medium tip openings; on a very open mouthpiece it will feel stiff and resistant.
Detail 03
Filed cut
The extra cut across the vamp frees the response, so the reed speaks quickly at soft volume and in low register.
Detail 04
Quantity: 1
A single reed, not a box. Compare the cost against how long it lasts, not against a per-reed cane price.
Detail 05
Alto cut
Shaped for an alto mouthpiece table. It will not seal on a tenor or soprano piece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Synthetic strengths do not map one-to-one to your cane brand — sizing may shift
- 02One reed only; keep a cane backup until you trust the strength
- 03Store it in a case — the tip chips if it gets knocked
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to wet it before playing?
No. It plays dry, straight from the case. Rinse it occasionally to clean it, but there is no soaking or break-in.
02Is 3.5 the same as a 3.5 cane reed?
Not exactly. Synthetic strength numbering runs on its own scale, and most players find it does not line up with their usual cane brand.
03How long will it last?
It does not spoil from moisture the way cane does, so it plays until the tip chips or the response goes soft.
04Will this fit my tenor sax?
No. This is cut for alto. A tenor needs a wider, longer reed to seal against the mouthpiece table.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Synthetic
2 detailsOther
- Cut
- Filed
- Quantity
- 1
