Klarinet Archive - Posting 001061.txt from 1998/05

From: "Mark A. Bradley" <markb@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Re:Optimum Ligatures?
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 21:23:08 -0400

Hello to all.

I am thinking of switching from my Rovner to a new ligature. I would
like to thouroughly check out my choices, but since I cannot try my
choices out until at least this summer when I am at Crane, asking you
all is the next best thing.

I have heard that the Bonade ligatures are excellent quality for a low
price. The regular and inverted are the same price, and I have been
told that the only difference is the aesthetic value.

Some people have mentioned the Brancher ligature, which sounds pretty
nice--but how expensive is it?

I have read a little bit about the Vandoren Optimum ligature. It sounds
really nice with the vertical tightening system and everything. I have
asked several players whether or not they have ever tried this ligature
and none have, so if someone has, how is it? I do not believe that the
Woodwind & Brasswind carries this particular ligature, and looking up
the price from Vandoren's U.S. retailer, found that it is kind of out of
my price range for a ligature.

Any other suggestions for a cheap ($50 or under) ligature for a good
price would, of course, be welcome.

Thank you all very much.
Mark
markb@-----.com

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