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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2007-07-17 15:31
one thing I find with legere reeds (while I'm certainly liking them) is that they tend to slide a bit on the table of the mouthpiece. So I have a Bonade which I use and I wrench it down in order to really make sure it doesn't slide on the mouthpiece. i'm wondering if one of two things can be done . . .
(A) Can the spriggs ligature be tightened so tight as to stop this? Will it warp or brake if tightened too tightly?
(B) Can I 'rough up' the flat part of the butt of the legere a bit? I know most can reeds I would sand it smooth to prevent warping, but will roughing up the butt of a synthetic reed cause it to warp? has anyone done this succesfully to legeres? Thanks.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2007-07-17 16:15
My (brand new) Légères are actually rough on the flat side (unlike my 2yo student model), and they don't swim or slide.
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Ben
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Author: seafaris
Date: 2007-07-17 19:19
Two ligatures I use with Legeres that work well are the Charles Bay Silver, and the Rovner Eddie Daniels. I am sure there are many others. I have never liked the Bonade.
...Jim
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2007-07-17 22:27
I use a Spriggs ligature. The tightening screw is small and for me is difficult to tighten alot. Vandoren optimum and Rovners seem like they secure the reed more.
Freelance woodwind performer
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2007-07-17 23:34
Mine stay put on my Grabner K13 with my Eddie Daniels II Rover ligature. I have heard others say that wetting the bottom of the reed will help them to stay put, also. On the other hand, when I was using a Bois delrin ligature, NONE of my reeeds, synthetic or cane, wqul stay very well in place on my old mouthpiece.
Jeff
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Author: rtmyth
Date: 2007-07-18 17:51
Don't laugh, a velcro ligature is my preference for use with a Legere, for the reasons stated. The reed can be readily adjusted to the position you want, and the ligature pressure is distributed over a larger surface area than the Bonade, resulting in secure placement.. The Bonade required a large, concentrated force/pressure. email me for instructions on how to make a velcro ligature , at very low cost too.
richard smith
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2007-07-18 18:05
I used to use a stip of velcro myself (just took the kind you use to wrap cables, you wrap it around the mouthpiece a little snug without the reed on there, and then when you slip it on with the reed, it becomes VERY tight). I don't know what happened of it, but I found that I liked something better (I think at the time I was going through the "Francois Louis" ligature stage).
I'll ask our supply office for a piece of velcro or just 'find' one by the computer cords and give 'er another try. In the meantime, I ordered an Eddie Daniels II Lig for trial. I think I'm going to have to get rid of some ligatures. I'm already downsizing my mouthpiece collection (sadly . . . . ![[frown]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie2.gif) ) It's just so hard to convince some people that sometimes it's not so much about finding that perfect mouthpiece, but the thrill of the hunt that you enjoy.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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