Klarinet Archive - Posting 001115.txt from 1998/05

From: Maestro645 <Maestro645@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re:Optimum Ligatures?
Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 22:16:52 -0400

In a message dated 5/19/98, jnohe@-----.edu writes:

> What?! You got a defective ligature or something then - three of our
> clarinetists in our Symphonic Winds use that set up (our principal, Josh,
> and myself) we have no problems. We use V12's, but they're the same
> thickness as the GCSelects (at least the one's I played). The ligs fit
> the Gennusas just fine for all of us - I even have a thick patch on the
> back of the mouthpiece to keep the lig from scratching, and it still fits.
> Granted, I'm closer to the end of the screws, but it fits...try some
> different (longer) screws, or something...Gennusas and GCSelects aren't
> any different shape wise or size wise from your standard mpieces and
> (moree/thick cut) reeds. It's far too peculiar that such a popular
> ligature wouldn't fit relatively normal equipment.
>
>

I'm thinking it must be the screws because the ligature itself fits fine, now
that I think of it. Just the screws are way too short. Sorry for making that
post a little unclear. I'll still stick by my BG 100%, but once in a while I
try to put the Bonade ligature on (with a thinner reed so it will fit) and
play for a brighter sound (usually use for jazz band music).
Chris Hoffman

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