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 Re: The Grip WE have on our ligatures
Author: Paul Miller 
Date:   2011-06-10 04:52

The things I look for in a ligature, in order:

- allows the reed to vibrate properly; doesn't dampen or brighten the sound too much
- allows for a full range of motion of the instrument at the embouchure
- stays on the mouthpiece if I have to switch instruments
- easy to adjust
- doesn't crush the reed or damage the mouthpiece

Ligatures seem to make a pretty significant difference in responsiveness, though probably not one that's easily heard in a hall. They are easily the least important part of the mouthpiece-reed-barrel-ligature setup, and are typically the last thing I look to change when I'm switching things around.

You'll always adjust to your ideal sound concept, your equipment just makes it easier or harder to accomplish that. Right now I'm using a Vandoren Klassic on my Bb/A (CL4 with Rue Lepic 4s), a Spriggs on my bass (refaced Fobes CF+ with V12 3.5s), and a Bonade inverted on my Eb (Backun with Vandoren Eb V12 4s).
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