Klarinet Archive - Posting 001402.txt from 2000/06

From: Andrea Bergamin <a.bergamin@-----.it>
Subj: Re: [kl] ligatures
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 19:21:17 -0400

When I bought my Optimum the dealer told me that the golden version has a
"darker" tone.

I've tried them both and I find no evidence of that.

So I've drawn these conclusion:
1. The term "dark" is used to design a "better" tone quality. So... every
unsold good on a shelf makes your tone much more "dark" for the dealer.
2. If there is a difference of lit.60000 ($30) between the silver and the
golden ligature, the dealer will hear the most darker tone of is life with
the golden one.

Oh... I've chosen the silver plated one.

Gold will never became oxidized, that's an advantage.

If you are looking for a ligature you should consider two things:
1. The ligature should have a minimal impact on reed and mouthpiece: few
contact points, the reed should vibrate free but needs to be fixed to the
mouthpiece.
2. Try to change the reed many times and consider how much time it takes
with that ligature. For example: the Optimum has 1 screw and the process is
quick and easy. When the reed is fixed try to move it: a good ligature
should resist.

AB

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