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Re: Vandoren black material ligatures

Author: Bob Barnhart ★2017
Date: 2021-10-27 00:36

I agree about the black M/O and bought the black optimum for a similar reason.

However, where the black M/O has a “painted” finish, the black Optimum has more like a thin, anodized finish (as opposed the the plated finishes of the other Optimum models).

This causes the black Optimum to yield a different tone quality. It is a bit more covered and seems to help my BD4 produce a rounder, warmer sound than when I play it with my silver plated Optimum. However on a mouthpiece like the BD5, this quality may be less desirable.

I have not tried the Rose-Gold Optimum, so I can’t compare it to that.

FWIW, I prefer the feel/sound of the plate with the 4 dots best. For me, the horizontal ribs yield a more open, vibrant sound, and the vertical (Bonade) ribs yield the most dense sound.

Bob Barnhart

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