Legere Reed Bassoon Medium LEGEREBSMD

The Légère bassoon reed responds instantly from the box. Its unique material never needs to be moistened, allowing the player to focus on their music and not the reed. It projects easily and clearly while producing a clean and focused sound. It is available in Medium and Medium-Hard strengths to complement various styles of playing and set ups.

The reeds are cut in halves using 3-axis, computer-controlled precision cutting machines and are never molded or stamped. The halves are then bonded together again using a digitally controlled system resulting in a reed which is balanced in both blades, and has the right combination of tip thickness, heart, and flexibility.

The combination of tip thickness, heart and unique material makes it easy to glide from the low registers to the high registers of the instrument. While some of the top bassoonists in the world play this reed, it is also used by players of all levels.

Materials

Cane is a unique material—lightweight, yet very stiff along the grain. That combination is what makes it vibrate so well. Reproducing those properties in a synthetic material is not easy—but it is precisely what Légère has achieved.

Légère reeds are made from a special formulation of polypropylene—a non-toxic, food-safe polymer also found in medical equipment, yogurt cups, and packaging. On its own, polypropylene is far too flexible for a reed. To address this, Légère strengthens the material through a process called orientation, which aligns the polymer fibers to dramatically increase stiffness. This process is key to the signature feel and response of a Légère reed.

Because the material does not absorb moisture, Légère reeds do not require soaking, never warp, and are ready to play straight out of the case. They are durable, hygienic, and easy to clean with warm water and mild detergent. It’s cane—refined.

Manufacturing

Every Légère reed begins in the lab, not in a field. Advanced polymer science, precision engineering, and acoustic testing are used to replicate the warmth and response of natural cane—without the inconsistency.

However, great sound is not created by science alone. It also requires the ear of a player, the instinct of a musician, and the touch of a craftsman. That is why Légère combines rigorous material research with real-world play testing, involving beginners, professionals, and everyone in between.

From student reeds built for durability and ease of use to advanced cuts designed for tonal complexity and dynamic control, every Légère reed is purpose-built—by scientists, refined by artists, and trusted by players.