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Author: Alex M.
Date: 2010-05-03 16:01
Hello,
My son is a beginner on a Buffet B12 Bb clarinet. He is currently using the Hite Premier mouthpiece, but it is a rental. I am buying him his own, but I do not know which ligature is the best fit. Does anyone have experience with different ligatures on this model?
Thanks in advance, as always,
Alex
Alex M.
Massachusetts
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Author: GBK
Date: 2010-05-03 16:25
A standard fabric Rovner (Model 1R) clarinet ligature is easy to put on and take off, will never get bent if it drops or gets stepped on and is fully adjustable.
It could last for decades.
...GBK
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2010-05-03 18:03
That's great advice. Players might not always love how they sound on a Rovner, but Rovner ligatures are arguably the most versatile, adaptable and tough ligatures on the market. They fit just about everything, grip the reed and mouthpiece well, and can't be busted short of an all-out malicious effort. Their workmanship and materials are very good.
Plus, they're made by a nice guy named Rovner just up the road in Timonium, Maryland!
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Author: Alex M.
Date: 2010-05-03 18:56
Great advice as ever from the bulletin board. Thank you both!
Alex M.
Massachusetts
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-05-04 02:47
>>> It could last for decades.
It might even outlast some Hostess Twinkies, vintage 1968 or so! ![[rotate]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smiley25.gif)
Jeff
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Author: Matt Locker
Date: 2010-05-04 11:26
Get a Luyben ligature. Inexpensive, does not muffle the sound. Holds tightly. Solid piece.
I used this ligature on my Hite Premier for a long time. I no longer use the Hite but I still use the Luyben. I have compared it side by side with Rovners/BGs. For me the Luyben is much better. For $12, you can't go wrong.
http://www.luybenmusic.com/ligature.htm
MOO,
Matt
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2010-05-04 15:08
My only gripe with the Luyben is that the plastic threads for the screws have a lot of friction and make it hard to determine how much one is cranking down on the reed. Otherwise they are a lot of 'bang for the buck', ligature-wise.
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Author: Matt Locker
Date: 2010-05-04 17:42
David:
I've been using mine for at least 5 years now. The screws were a bit tight at first but they have loosened up over time without ever getting too loose. I was worried at first about stripping the threads as it seemed I really needed to crank the screws down to get a tight fit. However, the ligature has "taken a set" over time & now fits the mouthpiece like a glove.
I have tried to return over time to other ligatures I own, particularly the Rovner, but I never stay there for long. The Luyben for me is just that much better. It responds better & sounds better.
MOO,
Matt
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-05-04 19:09
I too agree with GBK, Rovner is a good choice and won't bend or break if dropped. At his stage it's better to have one that is durable then anything else. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: Matt Locker
Date: 2010-05-25 13:01
Alex:
I don't know if you've taken the dive yet but thought this thread would be worth a look:
http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=328900&t=328900
I'm a big fan of Luyben ligatures. A lot of others are also.
MOO,
Matt
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Author: Alex M.
Date: 2010-05-25 15:00
All,
Thanks again for the thoughtful responses. I did go with the Rovner, but he has not tried it yet (birthday coming soon!). We will see how it goes as he tries it out.
Alex M.
Massachusetts
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