I was getting a bit fed up with my metal Lig coming loose (slipping down the MP), so I decided to tie the reed on with a few wraps of string, and the difference is remarkable! The tone is so much warmer, darker, not sure how to explain it, but the low notes are velvety. If I leave the reed in place overnight, the string naturally dries out and it goes loose. I have found the best way is to just drip a few drops of water on the string, and it tightens up a treat!
I am stil looking to but a new and better lig, but for now I am quite impressed with plain ol’ string!......... I think I read somewhere of other players many years ago doing this, but whether it was out of saving money or just getting a particular sound, I don’t know. Anyone else here tried this?....
I am stil looking to but a new and better lig, but for now I am quite impressed with plain ol’ string!......... I think I read somewhere of other players many years ago doing this, but whether it was out of saving money or just getting a particular sound, I don’t know. Anyone else here tried this?....