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Re: JLV Ligature

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2020-09-29 21:23

Oh, the 3M tape is really only a suggestion for temporary mouthpiece trials. I have used it quite successfully as a cheaper alternative to commercial mouthpiece patches though (double layer). I haven't experienced any goo..........it's quite different from electrical tape.

Funny you mention the "inverted" thing. Mine arrived with the plate tuned around and I just assumed it was tried out by a "lefty." For me the MAIN reason for keeping it (which is still not determined at this time) is the unique ability to address this very Legere centric issue of the "squeal." It was brought up by someone else in a Legere thread. When I first read what he was saying, I thought........that's weird I don't know what he's talking about. Just minutes later I picked up my horn and sure enough I got a familiar annoyance and thought, "Oh, that's what he's talking about!" So it's not just me. I think the flatness (or usually flatness) of the Legere's causes it to be more finicky with regard to any imperfections of the mouthpiece table. But rather than incur further expense (or potentially mucking up your mouthpiece) a ligature that can smooth this out is by far a better option.

Still more time needed to assess the pros and cons.

One more con: You HAVE to use the provided cap. Nothing else works ......and I have them all (mostly use the Vandoren Leather Ligature cap for everything, or the Silverstein rubber cap). This cap is really only a reed guard. It does not envelope the reed/mouthpiece in any way so as to hold in any moisture........for you cane users out there.

.................Paul Aviles

Post Edited (2020-09-30 18:53)

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