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Author: ito
Date: 2010-03-09 06:40
Any one heard of this brand of ligature?feel free to discuss anything about this ligature here..i came across this brand recently..
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Author: Paul Miller
Date: 2010-03-09 15:56
I started using a GF ligature recently. I really like it a lot:
1. it's very thin, so you have the entire range of motion available at the embouchure.
2. it sticks to the mouthpiece quite solidly - i've not had a reed move around when i switch clarinets (I do use corkgrease frequently so I don't have to use a lot of pressure anyway...)
3. articulation is very clean
4. tone quality is very clear
5. no funny pitch issues
6. doesn't scratch up your mouthpiece
7. you can't crush the reed with it
8. won't get jacked up if you drop it
9. mechanism seems well constructed
10. reticule printing helps place the thing consistently
11. affordable - around $45
I know there are "better" ligatures out there, but this thing is super easy and doesn't have any real drawbacks as far as i can tell. The only thing I had a slight issue with was that the edges of the cloth were starting to fray slightly; a quick pass with a lighter and it hasn't been a problem since. Also, it's not really all that adjustable. Also, I'm using a German system ligature on a French mouthpiece, so the ligature doesn't contact as much of the bark surface area.
http://www.gfsystem.de/The%20GF-System.php
Note: I am not affiliated with GF System ligatures in any way.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2010-03-09 21:38
Hey Paul,
You mention "edges of the cloth." Is the strap made of cotton, or some sort of nylon type material? There is NO description of the actual material on the website and the photos look for all the world like the faux leather (vinyll) of the Rovner.
...............thanks in advance,
.............................Paul Aviles
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Author: ito
Date: 2010-03-10 02:44
Paul,what is the code numbers on your ligature?
the is this code,L35-8 or something?
thanks in advance
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Author: ito
Date: 2010-03-10 03:24
Also, I'm using a German system ligature on a French mouthpiece, so the ligature doesn't contact as much of the bark surface area.
can i ask will it affect any area of the playing?
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Author: Paul Miller
Date: 2010-03-10 05:37
This is really subjective, but my reeds seem to ring a bit better while I'm using this ligature. Maybe it's because there's less material dampening the vibrations of the reed? I have a lot of room to move the ligature up or down on the mouthpiece to play with response... I haven't really messed with that very much. I just kind of slap the thing on and go.
I like it because it just doesn't seem to get in the way of the reed - and it doesn't get stuck in my beard either!
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Author: Claire Annette
Date: 2010-03-10 12:20
So, does the screw go on the left side or is that how YOU prefer to use it?
Also, is this only available in Germany?
Post Edited (2010-03-10 12:22)
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Author: Paul Miller
Date: 2010-03-10 14:34
Ah, no, the screw goes on the right side of the ligature.
The ligature came with a student instrument that Schwenk & Seggelke sent for me to try. I liked it much better than the Bonade I was using, so... As far as I know, the ligature is not currently being imported regularly into the US, you'll have to go through the manufacturer...
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