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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2005-11-28 14:11
I know we discuss these topics to death, but are any of you who are currently reading the bboard using a Pyne string lig? If so, do you like it and do you find it easy or difficult to use?
My old reliable BG Super Revelation is getting a bit worn out and I'm trying other things. I just bought a Pyne string and don't really have much of an opinion on it yet.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2005-11-28 15:12
Kyle Pyne, Jim's wife, weaves them. They slide down around the mouthpiece and reed. I'd be afraid of catching the corner of the reed and splitting it.
Several people have tried them and say that they stretch out and so don't last long.
Some of the threads on the subject give links to hybrid contraptions that are metal on top and string below.
String is free. I don't see a reason to play lots of bucks for the Pyne.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2005-11-28 15:20
Yes, Ken, it looks like it wouldn't last long. I got it on eBay and didn't pay much for it--so if it works a while that's great. Yes, string is free, but takes longer to put on. This slides right on--and yes, you do have to be careful putting it over the reed.
I'd also like to add that it is very good with Klezmer "slides" and other things that require more flexibility than the BG Super Revelation I've used for years.
Post Edited (2005-11-28 15:34)
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Author: Bnewbs
Date: 2005-11-28 17:57
I have a Vandoren Klassik string ligature, which I think is a much better design than Pyne's ligs. First off the material is woven nylon string which does not stretch out easily. Secondly its got two running knots, so you can adjust the tightness. I have had mine for about a year now and have only tightened it once. It is absolutely fanntastic for and solo/klezmer/chamber stuff, which is mostly what I play (still struggling with klezmer though). Its seemsay overpriced, about the same as a pyne, but I like much better than anything BG, Rovner or Pyne make.
Ben
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Author: donald
Date: 2005-11-28 18:11
when i lived in Cincinnati back in the 1990s i had a student who had previously studied with Pyne, and she played using one of those ligatures. She had used it for years (at least 5 or 6) and showed no disatisfaction with it during the 18months i taught her.
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Author: crnichols
Date: 2005-11-28 19:49
I'm currently using one with good results, of course, I've also had good results with such items as a rubber band and scotch tape... Anyways, I especially like it for one reason, it's really easy to put it on, and I can quickly adjust the reed placement in case it needs a small adjustment to the left or the right or up or down on the mouthpiece. After that I just press it further down until it's tight and I'm good to go. I also like the fact that it can't get bent... I haven't tried the Vandoren Klassik yet, but I've heard good things...but I'll wait until they buy me one at work.
Christopher Nichols
1st Infantry Division Band
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Author: musica
Date: 2005-11-29 00:12
I've been using the Pyne string ligature for about 2 years and love it. Yes, you
do have to treat with a little more care and I usually put mine on the wooden
form I got with another ligature to keep its shape when its in the case. For
quick clarinet changes it's not good but you learn to work around that. It's just
very convenient when you need to make small reed placement adjustments.
A little pricey but worth it. Give it a chance.
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