Reeds What do you think

[Pete Thomas]

It does hold it but at max tightness.

If it holds the reed then max tightness is fine. EDIT see below *

It’s the best lig as it runs up the reed stopping the side to side.movement.

I’m not quite sure what you mean by “runs up the reed.” If the reed is held properly on the top side there won’t be any side to side movement.

* So it seems it isn’t holding the reed properly on the top if the reed can move sideways.

Could it be the ridge on top of the metal Link is stopping the ligature from tightening properly? In which case change the ligature for one that works, or else try turning it the other way round so screw is next to the reed. (And again, try a shim if needed)

 

[eb424]

If it holds the reed then max tightness is fine. EDIT see below *

I’m not quite sure what you mean by “runs up the reed.” If the reed is held properly on the top side there won’t be any side to side movement.

* So it seems it isn’t holding the reed properly on the top if the reed can move sideways.

Could it be the ridge on top of the metal Link is stopping the ligature from tightening properly? In which case change the ligature for one that works, or else try turning it the other way round so screw is next to the reed. (And again, try a shim if needed)

Thanks Mr Thomas. As @jazzdoh suggested too i will get some self adhesive cork.

 

[thomsax]

Here is what I want the ligature to do on a traditional metal mouthpiece:

1. Hold the flat side of the back side of the reed (table or stock?) on the flat side (table) of the mouthpiece.
2. ca 70-80% of the stock of the reed should be covered by the ligature.
3. Hold the reed in place even if the screw(s) is/are lightly tightened. No sliding.
4. Allow the player to loosen or tightened the pressure for pitch or sound/timbre.
5. Allow the player to move the ligature forwards or backwards for the pitch or sound/timbre.

I have to think differnt when I pick a ligature to my Rovener Deep-V (outside design and big window/small table ..... ). I prefer cane reeds like LaVoz or Vandoren V16 to Plasticover or "plastic" reeds. Cane is organic and take up some moisture. With Plasticover or "plastic" reeds it can be wet. All this is my own thoughts so it's not fact. So take it with a pinch of salt.

 

[Pete Thomas]

No2 sounds a bit tinny 2.5 is nice sounding

Something a bit wrong with that. Perhaps the issue is with embouchure or breath support rather than reeds?

Thanks Mr Thomas. As @jazzdoh suggested too i will get some self adhesive cork.

I wouldn’t bother with adhesive. Just a bit of card or cardboard

 

[Greg Strange]

Hi thnks. Thats the same lig..do you use cane reeds. My p3ml is fine with cane a legere sig is slightly thinner. My p3ml is nearly maxed out on cane and may have stretched.

Hi Eddie, I use Vandoren Green Java 2.5 on tenor...

Greg S.

 

[Grumps]

Max tightness will wear out your ligature and often enough, not give you the best response. You want to tighten a ligature just to the point of holding a reed... and then maybe loosening it a bit ever so slightly.

 

[skeller047]

The problem with Links and inverted ligatures is the ridge on top of the mouthpiece. It looks like the platinum is being blocked on either side of the ridge. I use a cheap RICO inverted on my Link, with cane reeds, and I have to be careful to position it so the screws both go on top of the ridge. Even though it was designed for this mouthpiece, the ligature required some gentle bending / shaping to get it to sit right.

I would just use a business card like Pete suggested and either tape or glue it to the reed, or tape it to the ligature. Depending on if you are playing the Legeres all the time.

I have known people who filed off the ridge on the top of the mouthpiece because of this issue. I agree the stock Link ligatures are crap. The ridge is there because of the stock ligature.

Your other option is to use the Rovner ligature with the screw down, under the reed. Eventually it will adjust to the shape of the mouthpiece. You still may need cardboard or tape to hold the Legere reeds…

 

[eb424]

The problem with Links and inverted ligatures is the ridge on top of the mouthpiece. It looks like the platinum is being blocked on either side of the ridge. I use a cheap RICO inverted on my Link, with cane reeds, and I have to be careful to position it so the screws both go on top of the ridge. Even though it was designed for this mouthpiece, the ligature required some gentle bending / shaping to get it to sit right.

I would just use a business card like Pete suggested and either tape or glue it to the reed, or tape it to the ligature. Depending on if you are playing the Legeres all the time.

I have known people who filed off the ridge on the top of the mouthpiece because of this issue. I agree the stock Link ligatures are crap. The ridge is there because of the stock ligature.

Your other option is to use the Rovner ligature with the screw down, under the reed. Eventually it will adjust to the shape of the mouthpiece. You still may need cardboard or tape to hold the Legere reeds…

I'm trying to use plasticovers in the van too. Issue is that no 2 is to light and the 2.5 just to much..I only use the rovner on the Legere @Pete Thomas trick worked a treat..which Rico do you use?

 

[skeller047]

I'm trying to use plasticovers in the van too. Issue is that no 2 is to light and the 2.5 just to much..I only use the rovner on the Legere @Pete Thomas trick worked a treat..which Rico do you use?

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