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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2021-05-25 19:10
There were a few other threads mentioning the Pereira 3D printed polyurethane ligature, but not specifically with regard to use with Legere reeds.
I have found in the last year or so that plastic material allows for extra resonance when using Legere reeds (in my case more specifically Legere European Signature reeds). So I was pretty sure the Pereira ligature would be similarly successful to the trials I had done with Luyben, Robert Vinson, and Gigliotti.
Cinched down to a good degree, the ligature came alive and even seemed to add some unexpected smoothness to the response. The "smoothing" is noteworthy also in terms of moving from reed to reed. Once the Legeres have been used for some time (four months or more I'm guessing) they do tend to develop more pointed differences in individual performance characteristics. The Pereira seems to make the differences amongst these older reeds disappear to a marked degree.
Problem
As the Pereiras come now (image provided), the knurled nut is configured like most pouch ligatures where it becomes pointy at the end that tightens against the ligature itself. While tightening this nut against the larger diameter eyelets I managed to mangle the eyelet so badly that the eyelet fell out in three days. The solution there is to obtain an eyelet plier with standard 4mm eyelets and replace it. Then you use something that has a larger diameter than the eyelet such as the original knurled nut that Pereira used in the images for his ligature or what is on his ligature in his website photo. In my "mod 2" (image provided) I use an additional washer to increase the diameter of whatever touches the eyelets.
Problem 2
It turns out that you can tighten too little or even too much and cause the reed to sound unresponsive (dull, mushy). In a cane reed anyone would say the reed becomes too soft when this happens. However with Legere, if the reed strength is too soft or too strong you oddly get the same "mushy" result. So what has to happen is that similarly to adjusting the tension on a guitar string, you need to be able to "dial in" the tension of the ligature. I finally achieved the ability to feel that tension with my second modification (image provided) using a BG Flex screw (the whole screw moves, taking the drag across the eyelets out of the equation).
Final Solution
I honestly don't know how hard it is to re-design printed product though I can assume it is less involved than re-casting dyes or re-shaping cutting tools. My suggestion would be to create the same design for cinching this ligature that just about every other pouch ligature manufacturer uses (image provided of a printed version of this suggested design change that exists on the internet as a set of plans).
Why bother? In the end when I go to switch to another ligature for comparison I hesitate to stop playing, and sometimes simply don't bother. And then there are times I just don't want to stop playing at all...........and that's a good indication the ligature is doing one heck of a job.
...................Paul Aviles
Post Edited (2021-05-25 19:20)
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Author: Pereira3D
Date: 2021-05-25 21:28
Hi Paul, thanks for your feedback. While I haven't heard of the eyelet issue happening from a customer nor it happening to me while using my ligatures for the past 4 years, I'll certainly take it into account for future updates. I'm also happy to replace the ligature for anyone who does run into any issue such as this.
I've used my standard ligature with Legere European Cut reeds for 3 years with very nice results, although I tend to prefer the screw tension only so it's a tiny bit snug. As with everything, everyone's experience can vary. I have also been using my "Series 2" ligature with them for almost a year now, which has a more versatile response with different pressure plates. The designs are meant to work well with both cane and synthetic reeds. The longer body is what helps contribute to the smoothness you mention and balances the sound for the material's properties. If I make an update or version with the more standard 2-pin chassis, I'll certainly let you know!
Ryan Pereira
Pereira 3D Clarinet Services
www.Pereira3D.com
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2021-05-26 18:18
Paul and Ryan,
I continue to woodshed my 3D bass ligature with very fine results. Although I do use the European cut reeds I also have several other reeds including the Classic and Tenor Sax Studio cuts. All reeds play very well on either my Selmer D or McClune refaced Selmer C*.
Tests continue but I plan to order a backup 3D bass ligature and a couple for the Bb clarinet. I plan to use them long term to see how they work out.
More later.
Hank
PS I use Legere' Classic reeds with a Luyben and modified Gigliotti ligatures with a Borbeck 16 on my Yamaha CS Custom.
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Author: Clarineat
Date: 2021-05-30 06:08
These ligatures work extremely well with Legere synthetic reeds. Wonderful response, smooth sound, and very easy to switch between instruments. I don't know why, but it's a great match. I regret giving mine to a student who loved it LOL! I'll have to get another soon.
Sean Perrin
Host of the Clarineat Podcast
Listen FREE at www.clarineat.com
hello@clarineat.com
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