Ligatures PPT Tenor - best ligature

[kevgermany]

Hey Up jazzdoh you got a bargin it seem's Pete's PPT Blue Tenor mpc's are going up
in value and could become a collectors piece's

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-very-ni...t=UK_Woodwind_Instruments&hash=item257a1c9bd2

Teebones

Looks like another ebay rip off merchant to me. He's pretty close to the new price on this. And can't even be bothered posting a pic.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Haha, funny if they go the way of the Vandoren blues.

 

[TomMapfumo]

+1 for Marc Jean ligatures, which I have on all instruments (saxes at least). They are hand made in Canada and carry no import charge in UK - cost about £45. Marc is also a really nice bloke!

 

[kevgermany]

I really like a Rovner Star.

Didn't try one of those, not sure if they were around when I was looking.

 

[jazzdoh]

Mpc arrived today,initial thoughts are very good,plays well,good response,intonation fine and have a few ligs that fit,using an alto Rovner EVO-5 with Legere Signature reed.

I like the blue colour,the one on Ebay thats £165 is from a company that regularly marks things up at top end prices,think they might have a problem selling it at that price.

This is my first Pillinger mpc and i am impressed.

Thanks again for your replies

 

[elMartillo]

At the risk of being thrown into the briar patch, I just have to ask...

I have just ordered a metal PPT 8* tenor mouthpiece and I suspect that I will need a new ligature for it. (I have ligs for fat ebonite pieces). I know that there are ligature and PPT threads on this forum but I never know if they are referring to the beautifully tapered PPT Onyxite or the slim and wonderful Brushed Gold - which is what I have ordered.

I recall that Pete's shop suggests a Rover Ligature but I have seen threads where people put their hand to their forehead and say "Rovner on a metal mouthpiece? Oh how could you?"

So guys, anyone using a PPT Metal Tenor Mouthpiece or the similarly shaped ebonite, what ligature do you USE? And where can I buy one?

(Puts on thorn proof clothing, in case of briar patch flinging)

 

[jonf]

I recall that Pete's shop suggests a Rover Ligature but I have seen threads where people put their hand to their forehead and say "Rovner on a metal mouthpiece? Oh how could you?"

I have used a Rovner on metal mouthpieces for alto, C Mel, tenor and baritone for years. What is the perceived problem with doing so?

 

[elMartillo]

I have used a Rovner on metal mouthpieces for alto, C Mel, tenor and baritone for years. What is the perceived problem with doing so?

Don't know - its just something I have read on this site - somewhere. Do you use a PPT metal Tenor by any chance?

 

[Pete Thomas]

I use a PPT silver mouthpiece on tenor and a Rovner Light L13. I did use a Brancher for a while, but found it scratched the soft metal, not a problem but I wanted to keep the mouthpiece unscratched. (possibly a bit tight depending on reeds)

(That's the one in the James Carter PPT clip)

I have also used a Selmer 404 (may be discontinued and also possibly a bit tight depending on reeds)

 

[Nick Wyver]

Rovners or similar on most of my mouthpieces (metal, ebonite, etc.). Standard 2 screw metal ones on the rest.

 

[Jules]

Ah- so metal PPTs are 'fat metal' size (the same as Otto Links and V16s). Handy to know....

 

[elMartillo]

Ah- so metal PPTs are 'fat metal' size (the same as Otto Links and V16s). Handy to know....

I am sure you are right but how have you worked out that they are "Fat Metal" size? Is there a "Fat Metal" tick box that I can use when ordering?

 

[Jules]

I am sure you are right but how have you worked out that they are "Fat Metal" size? Is there a "Fat Metal" tick box that I can use when ordering?

Ah- its my personal way of thinking about it- Rovners for metal mouthpieces- come in 3 sizes- M1,M2 and M3 (which is obviously easiest to think of as small, medium and large). Based on what Pete's saying anything that fits on a metal Otto Link should do the job....

 

[jonf]

Don't know - its just something I have read on this site - somewhere. Do you use a PPT metal Tenor by any chance?

No, on tenor I use a Berg Larsen or Otto Link.

 

[Jules]

No, on tenor I use a Berg Larsen or Otto Link.

You traditionalist you!

 

[jonf]

You traditionalist you!

You've seen my Link and you know it's not even vaguely traditionalist. Even the Berg is a 130/0 modded by Kay Siebold. It's a ripper!

 

[Jonesy]

Rovner Light L13 on a metal PPT 8* here too.

 

[elMartillo]

Rovner Light L13 on a metal PPT 8* here too.

Right , L13 it is then. I'll get one ordered.

 

[Ivan]

Rovner Light L13 hasn't failed me

 

[elMartillo]

Ligature arrived. Thanks to Jules and his gang.

Just waiting on the PPT.

I must be patient
I must be patient
....