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Author: xpedx7342
Date: 2009-10-21 02:55
Hello everyone. I currently use the Vandoren Klassik and have used hte Optimum. However, I would like to try to expand into other kidns of ligatures (excluding jazz). If people could tell me what kinds of ligatures you use and good/bad qualities about it, that would be awesome. Thanks!
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Author: Rapidcif
Date: 2009-10-21 03:14
I use the Rovner Evo-5, which i think is a new model. The cool thing about the Evo-5 is that there's 6 different ways to place the ligature, with each providing a different tone quality, so it's very versatile.
IMO the Evo-5 is kind of inconsistent, and i don't reckon it's one of the best out there, but it's a pretty solid lig.
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Author: xpedx7342
Date: 2009-10-21 03:32
Do you happen to know anything about hte Rovner platinum? I heard this one is quite good as well, perhaps rivaling the optimum.
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Author: Dileep Gangolli
Date: 2009-10-21 03:36
Due to a previous discussion on this board, I retried using a string ligature this last week. Better than anything on the market.
Shoelaces (pair) = $3.00
Sound and response = priceless
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Author: ned
Date: 2009-10-21 05:34
I am not aware of a particular type of ligature, as a ''jazz'' ligature.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-10-21 14:04
I'm one of Rovners "Guiena Pigs". That is every time he makes a change to the design or the material he sends them to me, as well as several others, jazz and classical players to get our opinions. I'm presently using one of his new ones but I must admit I don't know the name of it. He sent several a short while ago and I rejected several but really likes this one, as well as his new metal one. The one I'm now using has the large metal pieces that the screws go into and they are placed on the reed side not the back of the mouthpiece. It looks like his platinum one but is made from the same material as the others, it's not on his website yet but it's wonderful. I've always been a big fan of his ligatures because he's always up grading them to make them even better. I'd suggest you try a few of the ones he makes because each type performs differently. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
Post Edited (2009-10-21 21:28)
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2009-10-21 15:48
I too have gone back to "wrapping" since this thread. But I have had many ligatures that work well.
The Rovner Light, is not only inexpensive but works very well under most circumstances and could easily serve as ANYONE'S only ligature.
The Vandore Leather, comes with a metal plate (ala Bonade ligatures) as well as two different stiffnesses of leather "plates." This ligature covers all the basis too, it just is a bit expensive. If you go this route, you might as well go for the leather cap - cool looking and doesn't clank if you drop it in the middle of a soft passage.
After these I also like the Eddie Daniels (I think Rovner is calling it something else now), the Brancher, Pomarico, and metal Ishimora.
................Paul Aviles
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Author: Rapidcif
Date: 2009-10-21 18:51
hey speaking of ligs, can some1 tell me if there's a way to clean ligatures? My leather Evo-5 isnt dirty, it just seems alot duller in color(color as in color of lig, not the sound) then when i first got it, and i had a metal ligature that also seemed to "dull." thx
Anyway, the best solution is definitly to try a bunch. Haha, since WWBW has that 10 day trial thing, does anyone know if you could just buy a bunch of ligs, try them, and send back the ones you don't like?
Post Edited (2009-10-21 18:55)
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Author: CK
Date: 2009-10-22 03:46
I prefer the Spriggs Ligature-best responsive ligature ever!
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Author: maskedridersean
Date: 2009-10-23 06:42
My silver inverted Bonade works pretty well.
I try to stay out of the ligature changing business. Clarinets are about "sound" Reeds are about "response" Ligatures are mostly about "feel" Mouthpieces are also about feel, with response and sound also being important. If you like the way yours feels then run with it.
I did lift a lot of what I just said off of Mr. Behn. Won't deny that.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2009-10-23 14:16
To answer the title of this thread, there are almost innumberable ligature types and modifications. A patent search, on either GooglePatents, or USPTO will amaze you, and some of the retrieved pats have a "laundry list" of cited refs, many bearing the ?inventor's? names for help. I have recently found my "Double O-Ring" lig and using it like it very well, giving me some desireable "dark"ness, it also has its Patent. Luck. Don.
Thanx, Mark, Don
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