Ligatures PPT Tenor - best ligature

[6441]

Waking up this post briefly to tell you that the colorful Syos ligatures fit nicely with my PPT alto. When I first purchased it, I had trouble finding a ligature small enough to fit it at our local store. I realize that not everyone likes these, but they're not expensive and go on quickly. It seems to play just fine.

 

[Alex9]

Thread revival!

Did anyone find a ligature that definitely fit the PPT Tenor MP (without modifications)? One that doesn't break the bank would be good. Thanks!

 

[Nick Wyver]

I've been using a Rovner for the last umpteen years with no problems. It appears to be an SS-2R.
Since I've got 2 tenor PPTs I've also got another Rover which is a different sort but I can't see any markings on it. Whatever it is, it's also fine.

 

[6441]

On my white (or is it ivory?) PPT, a Syos ligature works beautifully and looks great. Some players don't like that ligature, but if you're in the "whatever hold the reed on" school, it's an inexpensive option.

The ligature : myth or reality?

Double screw systems, compression rings made of leather or plastic, even shoelaces... Why so many different ligatures? Does it really change the sound?

www.syos.co

 

[saxyjt]

Thread revival!

Did anyone find a ligature that definitely fit the PPT Tenor MP (without modifications)? One that doesn't break the bank would be good. Thanks!

Unless your model is different than mine, a PPT tenor 7* Onyxite, a Vandoren Optimum fits perfectly.

It's not the cheapest, but I can't say about the other Vandoren models as I don't have any for tenor. I need to check if a regular BG does the job...

 

[Wonko]

One type of lig that should work on most mouthpieces is the string ligature:

shoestring ligature

www.woodwind.org

I tried this way of fixing my reed to my mouthpiece after looking at this explanation, and it works fine. Since that time I keep that piece of string in my tenor case (as a backup).
Since putting the reed on with my Star ligature is quicker, I don't use the string ligature.
But it works, and is a custom fit on all mouthpieces.

Maybe something like this Vandoren Klassik string ligature for alto LC37P
Or this Bambú Tenor Saxophone Ligature, Black at Gear4music could also work fine?

 

[saxyjt]

This one works for me too!

The BG Super Revelation no so good. The reed tends to move with that one...

 

[Pete Thomas]

I find that the Marc Jean (MKI) is ideal

Rovner Star

Syos (yes I just tried one)

 

[Adrian63]

Morning folks ; I'm going to look through these pages to find the best choice of tenor lig . Any opinions would be most welcome ;
Thanks and have a Good Day...

 

[Adrian63]

Well I've got some playing to do so will continue later . I get confused between the Ultimate and the Optimum but once had a FL that I really liked : think it was the Ultimate ? Maybe I'll put an ad on the yardsale ; see if anybody has anything worth while....I'll carry on later.

 

[spike]

I use a GF System, came with a cap - cost around € 30 as far as I can remember.

 

[Adrian63]

@spike : thanks man : worth a look : how do you find the mpc ?

 

[jazzdoh]

I use a Vandoren Masters lig with mine, fits great.

 

[jazzdoh]

 

[Adrian63]

Ello Bri : how are you mate ? Yup ; seems to do the job nicely but is that tenor ?

 

[Adrian63]

Looks to be a bigger tip than you usually use also ?

 

[DavidUK]

Ade, which PPT do you have?

 

[jazzdoh]

Ello Bri : how are you mate ? Yup ; seems to do the job nicely but is that tenor ?

Hi mate yes its tenor, its a 7*, 0.105"

 

[Adrian63]

Sorry Dave : yeah I'm just waiting on a tenor 10 ; should be pretty soon now .
Sounds big I ķnow but I'm using a Berg 130 / 0 right now as you know and having no problems with it . I'm sticking with those two ; no reason for any more...

 

[Adrian63]

Got mixed up with my Dave's and Brian's there...apologies..