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Author: LynnB
Date: 2002-02-05 22:38
Does anyone out there know what type of mouthpiece cap I could use that would fit over the Optimum ligature? It's pretty big for all the caps I've tried to slide over.
Thanks.
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Author: William
Date: 2002-02-05 23:33
I do not know if they are even still in business but I am using an old plastic "Sounds of Woodwinds" cap that came with a string ligiture I purchased back in the late sixties. Some of my old metal Winslow lig caps work as well. I guess it really pays to never throw anything away--you should see my basement!!!! Good Clarineting!!!!!!
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Author: Kenwrick
Date: 2002-02-06 00:52
Vandoren makes a matching silver plated mouthpiece cap <a href="http://www.vandoren.com/Product/optlig.htm">http://www.vandoren.com/Product/optlig.htm</a>.
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Author: Sara
Date: 2002-02-06 01:55
Yes, but have you seen the price of the cap ?! My gosh, it's JUST a mouthpiece cap ! Is there any alternatives ?
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Author: Carmen Izzo
Date: 2002-02-06 02:37
i just bought a common metal cap with no brand associated, you can just take some pliersand bend the opening for the lig slightly
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Author: Emms
Date: 2002-02-06 12:34
My optimum came with a cap. It was quite expensive, but everyone I play with says 'it looks nice'. ;- ^
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Author: Massa
Date: 2002-02-06 14:55
Isn't using the sepecially designated cup for any
specific mouthpiece important???
Since Optimum ligature bears a sort of unique design
you may consider using the cup which is matched for it.
I know some people damaged the ligatures using different
a ligature cap. I could be occurred due to the force against
the ligature as they put the cao on or loose cap caused
some damage during the transprtation... I don't know.
Vandoren provides Optimum a silver cap which people are
furious about its price, and a plastic cap as an inexpensive
alternative. I think the plastic one is pretty good because
you won't scratch the beautiful ligature itself by the cap.
I myself am using Optimum with a matched silver cap.
Second to Emms, it sure is great looking, and it does
its job. That was a gift from my friends. If I'm buying one,
I would go with a plastic one. It works & looks good too.
The bottom line is that if you want to keep your expensive
ligature in shape, having a matched MP cap will be beneficial
so that you won't damage your ligature and mouthpiece.
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Author: LynnB
Date: 2002-02-06 15:35
Thanks for the advice all. I'll look into the cost of the Vandy metal cap and also a plastic alternative.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-02-06 19:52
LynnB -
Search through the sax mouthpiece caps at your local music store. An alto or tenor cap should fit, particularly if it's plastic. That's what I did for my contra-alto mouthpiece, which a bass sax cap fits perfectly.
If you're concerned about damage in the case, a glasses case (the kind you slide the glasses in from the end) or a thick sock will do. For larger mouthpieces that tend to rattle around in cases, I use anklet athletic socks I got from a street vendor, two pair for $2.00.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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