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So I bought a Legere studio cut today for my tenor, and I love the sound. The only problem is that it have absolutely no altissimo. I was using a RJS 2h or 3s, or similar reeds, and bought a Legere SC 2.25. Is the reed just too soft, or is there something about Legere that limits altissimo? Do I just need to work at it?

Did you have altissimo before you switched to the Legeres?

Don't know the answer, but if your reed is too soft you should have indications other than altissimo trouble - like a flabby or reedy tone for example. But you say you like the tone so it sounds like the strength is OK.

You could always try a harder strength Legere, but I know it's an expensive experiment.