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Author: LGS316217
Date: 2018-11-23 22:45
Happy Thanksgiving y'all, I'm trolling the 'net for black Friday deals on accessories.  I like a pretty open mouthpiece such as a Vandoren 5RV Lyre or M30 Lyre. My fave mouthpiece is my old Selmer HS**. Any recommendations for ligatures that pair well with these? I play a pre-R13 (1953 Buffet). I generally use a Mitchell Lurie 3 or a Vandoren 2.5-3 but can adapt to whatever reed is appropriate for the rest of my setup. I play in symphonic bands or on my own, no orchestra or jazz etc. I like a dark, rich "English" sound. Thank you.
Amy Paul
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Author: fernie121
Date: 2018-11-23 23:11
Rovner ligatures I think are the best for adding weight and darkness to the sound. I’m using a Rovner Versa with flap over the metal with great results. I also have a Rovner dark that makes the sound even more weighty and dark. I’d also recommend looking at the Rovner MK iii.
Keep in mind the differences are super subtle.
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Author: Tom H
Date: 2018-12-07 06:32
As fernie121 says, the differences are subtle. My equipment is almost identical to yours. Buffet R13 (1999), VanD 5RV mouthpiece, VanD 2.5 reeds (I went through a time using Mitchell Lurie 3s). And yes, I used to play a Selmer HS** MP way back when.
I've used the same Bonade ligature for decades, but have tried many types--plastic, screws on top instead of on reed, various other metal ones, even the Benny Goodman "bolt"--can't remember them all. Leon Russianoff had me experimenting with string & wax--which played fine, but kinda fussy to deal with.
I just don't think the ligature makes much of a difference.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2018-12-07 19:30
Best thing to do is to try as many as you can. From friends or a store. That's the only way you can find the perfect fit for you with any clarinet accessory.
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