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Author: bassplyr82
Date: 2009-12-02 14:49
I've tried to use a metal inverted ligature and when I start to tighten the screws it slips up to where I can pull it off without loosening it. I took it back to where I bought it and the guy there was able to get it on, but for some reason I have difficulties. I've tried using my fingernail to hold it down while tightening it, but it doesn't always help. Am I doing something wrong? Oh, and I have it on the right way and everthing.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2009-12-02 15:13
This can often be a problem. I have found that the plating is often a little slick. I solve this very easily by taking some fine sandpaper and roughening the inside of the ligature. It gives it a little more "grab". You should have no problems after that.
Some suggest putting a mouthpiece patch, cork or other on the ligature or mouthpiece. I have found that this will change the resonance and response in a way I don't like. It seems a little more dead to me.
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Author: Roger Aldridge
Date: 2009-12-02 19:01
My thoughts are similar to Ed's. However, if you rough up the inside of the ligature be careful with it scratching the mouthpiece. That happened to me. I've had better results with using a thin, clear mouthpiece patch (such as Runyon) on the top of the mouthpiece. It has been my experience that it made noticable improvements in resonance and response.
Roger
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Author: Koo Young Chung
Date: 2009-12-03 00:54
Make sure there is no lubricant left on the mp and the ligature.
If you're not sure,just wipe off the mp and inside of the ligature with clean tissue.
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Author: marcia
Date: 2009-12-03 01:35
I found that my Bonade inverted suffered from "the creeping disease". This was in spite of using a patch under the lig. My solution was to buy a different brand.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2009-12-03 11:19
Well, it could be that the mouthpiece is part of the problem too. But you'll probably have to identify both the ligature and the mp to get a good solution.
Bob Draznik
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2009-12-03 16:46
"Roughing" is the best solution, but sanding laterally (or as if you're spinning the ligature around your sandpaper wrapped finger) for best traction.
................Paul Aviles
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Author: TM
Date: 2009-12-07 03:24
I had the same problem, sand the inside of the ligature. And also try to put it on unused mouthpiece with reed and tighten the screws hard to retain a good shape.
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