Detail 01
Strength 2
Soft. Easy to get a sound with less air pressure, but it can close down on hard low-register attacks.
Product detailSKU #1274228067475
Legere ReedsTenor Saxophone Reed Strength 2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single synthetic tenor sax reed, strength 2. For players who want a reed that plays the same on day one and day fifty without soaking.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Doublers who need an instant-response reed between instruments
- Outdoor and marching use where cane dries out fast
- Beginners tired of sorting through inconsistent cane reeds
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players committed to the feel and shading of cane
- Anyone needing medium or firm resistance — this is a soft 2
- Alto, soprano or bari players
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.
Detail 02
Synthetic material
No soaking, no break-in, no warping. Plays the same in a cold room as a warm one.
Detail 03
Filed cut
The bark is cut back straight across the heel, which makes response a little quicker in the upper register.
Detail 04
Quantity 1
The price is for one reed, not a box of ten. Cost per reed is high, lifespan is long.
Detail 05
Tenor cut
Wider and longer than alto. It will not seat correctly on an alto or soprano mouthpiece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One reed only — this is not a box
- 02Strength 2 is soft; larger tip openings may need it, closer tips may not
- 03Rinse and store flat in the case; no wetting before playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does strength 2 compare to a cane 2?
Legere strengths run close to cane numbering but with half-step increments. If a cane 2.5 works for you, try a 2 or 2.25 here.
02How long does one last?
Far longer than a cane reed since it does not absorb moisture or break down. Replace it when the tip chips or response goes flat.
03Do I need to soak it first?
No. Put it on the mouthpiece and play. That is the main reason players switch to synthetic.
04Will this work on alto sax?
No. This is cut for tenor. The reed is too wide and long to line up with an alto mouthpiece tip.
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
