Klarinet Archive - Posting 000255.txt from 1999/03

From: "Mark A. Bradley" <markb@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Vandoren Optimum Ligature
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 17:48:49 -0500

>From Woodwind & Brasswind it is only about $50, $60 with the cap.

I think it is a fine ligature and certainly improved my tone quality and
responsiveness a little over the rovner I was using. The first plate
for me was the best, the second place was not so good, and the third
plate was a bit "bright." One of its qualities is that it does not
contact the reeds at any part other than the designated contact points.
One of the faults is that it is quite expensive and may not be lucrative
enough to draw people away from Rovner, BG, or velcro (I like the rubber
band on the Eb).

Also being a metal ligature it is important NOT to drop it, and the way
the weight is distributed can make it awkward to handle at first.

Hope this helps, and if you can, try it first.
Mark A. Bradley
markb@-----.com
Chazy, New York

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