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Author: LilMissHouston
Date: 2006-02-10 19:16
Well, hello to all as this is a virgin experience for me on this board. I have been out of the music scene for about 8 years and have recently returned. I walked into a local music store in search of the Harrison Gold Ligature that I used to have and was looked at like an idiot. I cannot even find them on the internet. Do they no longer exist? I have to get my hands on one. I have even looked on e-bay. Nothing else will do. I saw where Rico is making what they are calling "The Retro" version. I WANT THE REAL DEAL! Please help me!! Thanks in advance ~ Kelli
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Author: clarinetgirl09
Date: 2006-02-10 20:31
I've had the (un)fortunate experience of trying an Original Harrison ligature (gold plated). I say "(un)fortunate" because they haven't been made in forever, and I absolutely LOVED it. So, of course, I want one. But before I tried it I knew I was never going to get my hands on one of my own. Maybe someone has one that they aren't using and are not playing anymore, and may sell it. But if you find one, congratulations!!! It is indeed a fine ligature!
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Author: LilMissHouston
Date: 2006-02-10 21:47
First off, my applogies for not recognizing the separate board for these type of requests.
Second, who who have thought that these would become such high commodity ligatures? I guess if you have ever played on one, then you know the difference. I am saddened to see that they are no longer made and thank you for taking the time to read my post.
I suppose the official search has begun. If one can come across a Harrison Gold, I am afraid to ask what the asking price is these days. I think I only paid $30 for my original...
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Author: susieray
Date: 2006-02-10 22:05
I recently sold a gold Harrison for $125 on ebay but I have seen them for less than that. Good luck in your search!
Sue
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Author: William
Date: 2006-02-11 00:03
Harrison ligs are overrated and no better than any other (cheap) metal model. Their basic design is simply a take-off of the first letter of his last name and is of little other significance. I do have a gold and silver Bb model--as well as a bari sax H lig, FWIW--but prefer my silver or gold Bays, the VD Optimun or my trusty old Winslows. Of course, this is my opinion only--others may (and most likely will) disagree. Harrisons--I would advise reserving your "big bucks" for some good reeds.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2006-02-11 00:50
I gave my son a beatiful brand-new gold Harrison a few years ago, bought on eBay for $35.
It must be in his "junk" drawer somewhere. He still performs in public (in the Tokyo area) on a stock Buffet "hunk o' brass" that works better than anything else he's tried.
YMMV.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2006-02-11 01:59
I still have a few of the original Harrison-Hertz gold clarinet ligatures from the early 1970's. I use them occasionally as the situation warrants.
In comparing them to other ligatures, I rate them a bit less lively then the Bonades and Spriggs ligatures which both give the quickest response, most color and with the least dampening of the sound.
I have found that the Harrison (gold) ligatures are best for set-ups that are on the brighter side and need a bit of quieting down ...GBK
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Author: jim S.
Date: 2006-02-11 05:08
Muncy carries something they call a "retro version" of the Harrison in silver with the "H" formation of the reed contact area. It is called a Grand Concert and so is probably made by Rico
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Author: GBK
Date: 2006-02-11 05:41
The original gold Harrison-Hertz ligatures were gold plated.
The gold Rico Grand Concert "Retro" version is gold lacquered...GBK
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Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2006-02-11 12:05
Invest in a Spriggs ligature. You won't be disappointed.
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Author: Ryan25
Date: 2006-02-11 17:52
I don't think to highly of the Harrison liugature. There are many that are much better. My favorite is the new Brancher ligature. Faster response than any bonade and the most vibration I have ever found. I like the Optimum but the olny plate that is useable has 4 little points that dent your reed:(
Happy hunting. I do see Harrison's come up on ebay quite often.
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Author: RodRubber
Date: 2006-02-11 20:48
"Invest in a Spriggs ligature. You won't be disappointed."
Agreed, i just stepped on mine by accident at a gig. It was real dark there, and i couldn't see, and stepped in the wrong spot. Got it back into shape with a needlenose, and its now playing as good as ever. Basically plays like a bonade with the middle cut out. The "floating rails" are actually bow shaped, and only touch the reed at their very tips.
Great product, and sort of looks like a spider.
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Author: rc_clarinetlady
Date: 2006-02-13 01:10
I've got an original 1970's gold Harrison that I like when I need a brighter sound. I usually use a Rovner but recently needed a brighter sound for a pit orchestra so I resurrected the Harrison. Nice sound and quick response.
Good luck in your search. Someone on this board used to have some silver ones he was saving.... he may be reading and can help you find the gold one you're looking for.
Rebecca
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Author: susieray
Date: 2006-02-13 14:03
I sold both of my Harrison ligatures after I switched to Spriggs, which are the only ones I use now. I was using Gigliottis most of the time and the Harrisons on occasion, but since I got the Spriggs I have used those exclusively. I have two of them.
Sue
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Author: Tom Puwalski
Date: 2006-02-14 01:23
Ok I'm going to keep writing this every time I see it. I've tried and have played every type of ligature made. I've taped them with some pretty extensive recording equipment. I've fed the tapes into a pretty heavy duty sound spectrum analysis program. There was no audible or visible difference that I could detect between one ligature and another, to include a 3 inch piece of velcro. I can't believe that so many people are still spending good money thinking improvement in playing will occur with a ligature change.
Tom Puwalski, former soloist with the US Army Field Band, Clarinetist with Lox&Vodka, and Author of "The Clarinetist's Guide to Klezmer"and most recently by the order of the wizard of Oz, for supreme intelligence, a Masters in Clarinet performance
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2006-02-14 01:31
Tom Puwalski wrote:
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> tried and have played every type of ligature made. I've taped
> them with some pretty extensive recording equipment. I've fed
> the tapes into a pretty heavy duty sound spectrum analysis
> program. There was no audible or visible difference that I
> could detect between one ligature and another, to include a 3
> inch piece of velcro.
Then there's something seriously wrong with what you're doing. I have been able to hear and record a difference between my Rovner and my Spriggs, and Abe Galper & I tried an experiment with ligatures. I got better than 80% correct when he played on 4 different style ligatures (any more than that and I got confused), and he got 100% correct when I played on the same 4 ligatures. Differnt room - couldn't see each other. Abe's wife Charna could identify just about everything on his setup by listening to him play - what mouthpiece, ligature, clarinet, and sometimes reed. And Charna wasn't a musician - but she heard Abe day in and day out for over 50 years.
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Author: Tom Puwalski
Date: 2006-02-14 01:39
What can I say maybe my hearing isn't as good. But then again I jam a lot of mouthpiece into my pie hole and nothing that I put on my mouthpiece is going to let my reed vibrate anymore than my embouchure does. Maybe it's that two lip thang?
Tom Puwalski, former soloist with the US Army Field Band, Clarinetist with Lox&Vodka, and Author of "The Clarinetist's Guide to Klezmer"and most recently by the order of the wizard of Oz, for supreme intelligence, a Masters in Clarinet performance
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Author: sdr
Date: 2006-02-16 02:06
In the last few months I've switced from my Vandoren Optimum (and at least 5 other ligs) to Velcro "cord keepers" from Home Depot. Once you set the wrap, they just slide on and off. They come in a roll of 50 for $5. 25 are gray and 25 are black, so I have a choice to look formal or sporty.
-sdr
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