I have just gone back on to Legere (from Reeds Direct uk there about the cheapest) and really like it. the Rico cane 2.5 was really too hard for me my bottom lip was sore, and plus I went through a stage of damaging so many reeds, you know bending down to pick something up the tip just touches your head,,, oh no theres another reed gone.
So I bought a Legere 2 , had it for a month now its so easy to play and no sore lip. It does get a little tired after about 45min it isn’t perfect but what is. Another plus for me is I can wash it.
Soon be Christmas, if I’m good and practice Santa might bring me a 2.5
hey 64 years old and still believe in Santa
Cheers