Klarinet Archive - Posting 000003.txt from 1997/05

From: John Kolb <jlkolb@-----.com>
Subj: Re: ligature questions
Date: Thu, 1 May 1997 10:17:23 -0400

On Tue, 29 Apr 1997, Everett Austin wrote:

> On the subject of placement of standard clarinet ligatures (metal) on the
> mouthpiece:

I remember back in the late 50's having a ligature that had raised bumps
so that it only contacted the reed in 4 spots, 1/8" diameter circles,
rather than over a broad area. Tended to make dents in the reed
after awhile.

John